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PowerSpec General Questions
Greetings, We'd like to hear your questions regarding our PowerSpec PC's. Please ask anything you would like. Pre-sales and post-sales. Questions about the testing and qualification process internally. Really, anything you would like and we'll answer as soon as possible. Our intent is to compile the data gathered into an…
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Find the All-New Blog on Micro Center News
The recently launched Micro Center News is the new home of the Community Blog and our new editorial content. All of the same great articles, reviews, and news, just in a new home. And we’ll be bringing even more news to you, with more regular uploads and new articles, including upcoming tech highlights and unique maker…
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Firmware Issues with WD NVMe drives and 24H2
Greetings, Be advised there is a known issue with some WD and Sandisk NVMe drives that can cause instability and OS corruption with the 24H2 update. See this article for more information: https://support-en.sandisk.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/51469 Impacted Drives and required firmware versions: WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD…
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How do I make a post?
If you're curious about where to start here in the community, you've come to the right place. We'll go over the basics of how to create a post, how to ask questions, and how to get involved in the community! We'll go over the basics of how to make a post, how to ask questions, and how to get involved in the community!…
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Choosing a gaming laptop
What's my best bet for a Thunderbolt 5 gaming laptop powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU featuring NVIDIA G-Sync and Advanced Optimus that combines the best for most extreme of extreme computing, deep internal repairability, and long term reliability for hardware and software. I am willing to give up performance for…
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PowerSpec BIOS Requests and Questions - AMD
Greetings, This a thread for our customers to request BIOS updates, or at least ask questions about BIOS updates and if new features may improve them system performance and reliability. Please post here with all questions and requests. We'll add the BIOS updates to this thread as they become available.
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Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX v2 won't post
I just bought AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX v2, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit, Computer Build Bundle. The motherboard doesn't post no matter what I've tried. I've tried to unplug and replug everything. I've tried to switch ram slots. I don't know what to do. I'm thinking of returning the whole…
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Asus monitor
I am an 86 year old disabled vet and have trouble getting to the store particularly bringing an item in. I had a computer built at Micro Center which has worked well but I bought an ASUS monitor and the toggle hardly functions at all and I see display port several times although I have changed the cable to one that is…
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PowerSpec G911 - Request For Updated BIOS & BSOD Question
Hey PowerSpec, 1. Is there an updated BIOS for the G911? I haven't seen an update for it in a while. I have been using the MSI BIOS update but I just read about that PowerSpec computers are not supposed to be using that? 2. I've also been getting the DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE BSOD since I've had the computer. I'll post a…
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When will a store be opened in the NC Triangle Region?
Charlotte is a financial center in NC but the Raleigh-Durham area is a tech hub and has the clientele to support a store yet we don’t have one! Please bring a Micro Center to the Traingle Area!
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Please open a Micro Center in the Triangle (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill)
Hi Micro Center team, Any chance you’d consider opening a store in North Carolina’s Research Triangle? This area is a huge tech hub (RTP + Duke/UNC/NC State) with tons of PC builders and gamers, and the nearest Micro Center is hours away. A Triangle location would stay busy—people here would 100% show up.
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Powerspec G760 - How to sync fan ARGB with RAM ARGB?
Hello, All ARGB was in sync out of the box, but after playing around with the BIOS Aura settings (Stealth mode, Aura only, etc.) they are no longer in sync. Only the fans are in sync and the RAM is not lit up. I've also installed the g. skill trident software to turn on RAM ARGB but it is not in sync with ARGB. Is there…
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MC expansion to Tampa/Wesley Chapel area?
Hey MicroCenter….why haven't you come to Wesley Chapel yet? We've consistently been 1 of the fastest growing areas in the US for the past 10 years. As a resident here, I can honestly say that this middle-upper middle class community loves to splurge. It's an area surrounded by younger, tech savvy families with close…
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New Store Request
I would love to request a microcenter in Jonesboro, AR. I believe the store would get a large amount of business and there are hardly any pc stores in the jonesboro area. And Microcenter is known by everyone as the absolute best.
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Msi x870e tomahawk
Seems I am having and issue with the x16 graohics card slot not runing at gen 5 on this board. Runs at @x16 1.1. I updated the bios from the shipped A02 bios to newest one from msi. I am requesting the A02 bios for the g914 with msi x870e tomahawk to roll back and see if that fixed the x16 slot speed. Please send Thanks
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Long time user first time build(bad timing I know)
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. The bundle of CPU , mobo and ram which I know is cl36 but of the bundles it's the best of the 3 imo. Also open to other parts in terms of SSD, fans, case I'd like the Lian li but open to suggestions on anything. Willing to buy off other sites for build but…
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1st time PC builder - what should i do?
hey friends! first time pc builder here - looking to invest in a good, functional set up for every day use. i'm a lighting designer/lighting technician for major concerts and festivals and will be running software on this set up that fully renders lighting, as well as programs lights (might take up a chunk of ram). i also…
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Looking for Advice on PC Building
Hello, I've been having trouble deciding which build is the best for me. I've tried asking on PC building discords, but I want to try and get other opinions. It seems like their general consensus was to get me to go with a cheaper power supply with higher end GPUs, and I'm not really sure if that's a great idea all things…
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RP: 2013 PC need help with new parts
I originally posted in this in general not knowing your forms where so in depth. Sorry! Hello! Thanks for looking at this post. I am finally at a time where I can no longer update windows properly due to my mother board and the games my friends are playing will no long work on the lowest graphics settings on my PC. It has…
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2013 PC looking for an upgrade
Hello! Thanks for looking at this post. I am finally at a time where I can no longer update windows properly due to my mother board and the games my friends are playing will no long work on the lowest graphics settings on my PC. It has been a journey. When I bought my PC in 2013 it was just about the best I could get (a…
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Want to Schedule a Build
Have a build all picked out but have my own case that I want to bring over to have components installed (Marietta, GA store). How do I schedule a visit to the store to have them do my build? There are no phone numbers specific to the Marietta store.
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Long Shot but.. New Location Idea?
Okay I know this is just a discussion forum and that I just made an account for me to be able to just do this - But I finally got to go to my first Microcenter this year (In Virginia) and just DAMN! I knew it was gonna be good, but I was like a kid in a toy store man. Who do I need to reach out to for them to open a…
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How to Schedule Build?
Have a build all picked out but have my own case that I want to bring over to have components installed (Marietta, GA store). How do I schedule a visit to the store to have them do my build? There are no phone numbers specific to the Marietta store.
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Windows Activation
Hello I recently bought parts for a build, and I am having an issue activating the Windows license. At first I thought my son accidentally threw away the box, but we found it and the license key was not on it. I was able to find it going through the registry but it still gives an error. We also tried doing it through the…
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Activating Windows
Hello I recently bought parts for a build, and I am having an issue activating the Windows license. At first I thought my son accidentally threw away the box, but we found it and the license key was not on it. I was able to find it going through the registry but it still gives an error. We also tried doing it through the…
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How does this build list look?
Hello, I am looking to build a custom PC that will work well with Adobe both Creative Cloud and Photoshop Elements where I have been doing some basic photo editing as well as 1080p slideshow/video exports, Autodesk Fusion modeling for 3D printing, and everyday Office and web browsing. I would like to be able to easily meet…
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Am I using the right parts?
Long story short I have an old computer (still runs an i3 so you get an idea of how old) and instead of getting a new computer that runs Win11 (which I am avoiding like the plague) I settled for updating the old comp. It is a pre-built Alienware X51-R2 64-bit that still has all the original parts for reference. I plan to…
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Issues with Fan Lights
Hello, I recently purchased a prebuilt PowerSpec G757 (98X3D/32/2/5080/H) and have been loving it so far. I’m not very experienced with the physical setup of PCs, but I’ve run into a persistent lighting issue. When I first bought the system a couple of months ago, the three fan RGB lights worked perfectly and I was able to…
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Building a new PC soon, is this list good?
List is https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=f0d84d6a-3513-407f-9230-5993105f8477 As for budget this is pretty much the most I can afford right now (Going to be using the CPU/motherboard/RAM bundle). I'll be going through college and finding work with this PC so it needs to be alright for…
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I have a new Powerspec G913. Can someone please tell me how to adjust the lights?
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Does anyone know of plans for a Washington location?
So I live in Washington and the closest computer store to me is best buy, and they have just about nothing there. I have also seen a lot of people on twitter requesting a Washington location. Anyone know of plans to get a Microcenter location over here?
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Nickname Already Used
When trying to post reviews, while logged into my account, I get the error "nickname already used." Of course. It's my nickname. It's even pre-filled sometimes, so the site knows it's the one assigned to me. How do I get past this? Thanks.
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"Your nickname has already been taken by another reviewer." How can I get this fixed?
I've had the same nickname on my Micro Center account since at least 2015. I just tried to submit a review using this somewhat-unique username and it says that the name is already in use. Yeah, it's in use by me. There are no reviews by anyone else using that name. What am I supposed to do to get it to let me use my name?
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Monthly NYC PC Giveaway (Community Initiative)
Hello everyone, My name is Eric, a NYC based PC technician and builder. I recently started a monthly community initiative called the NYC PC Giveaway. Each month, I personally build and give away one custom desktop PC to a New York City resident (or a parent/guardian entering on behalf of a minor). The goal is to help local…
