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Best replacement for ASUS Prime B560-PLUS AC-HES motherboard
My son's NZXT gaming computer appears to have a bad motherboard, as diagnosed by IT folks at his school who have been helping him out. They are offering to help him put the new one in, but we need to buy the replacement… and I don't know where to start. Hoping to find something that is compatible with other components. Any…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
What should I change I got a price range of 1500 to 2000
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I just made a build, but don't know if it'll all go together or if I'm missing something. Help is appreciated!
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No WiFi on new custom PC build
Good afternoon, I completed my custom PC build and I booted Windows 11 from a USB drive. During Windows onboarding, I was unable to select a WiFi access point. So, I Shift + F10 and typed: OOBE\BYPASSNRO which allowed the computer to restart and I was able to bypass the WiFi screen by selecting "I don't have internet". Now…
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PowerSpec B686 ethernet adapter not working (on four units)
Hello, I just got off the phone with tech support (who was very friendly and helpful) - we went through updating drivers for the ethernet adapter and the motherboard LAN adapter(s), with no joy. In short, I bought four B686 Powerspec units in the middle of last year, and all four of them have non-functioning ethernet…
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Please delete my review
Resolved.
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Laptop Battery 101: How Do They Work?
Understanding Laptop Battery Packs Shopping for a replacement laptop battery can be challenging
for first-timers. This article will familiarize you with the primary battery
technologies that will help you comparatively shop. How are Batteries Rated Batteries are typically rated on Voltage (V), milli-Amp
hours (mAh), and…
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Greetings.. I am here, showing my son ..
Hello everyone, My name is Matthew, and I am here to show my son Tyler, another terrific source of support as he is wrapping up his 1st PC build. I have build almost a dozen total CPU'S & more than half a dozen gaming PC's, over nearly 2 decades of gaming online.
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Any idea when the A1 will be back in stock?
With Bambu Lab having the refactored A1s back in stock for shipment now, any idea when Micro Center will have stock on hand to purchase as well?
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Microcenter Website Forbidden
Started today (May 6) with message displayed saying "Forbidden - ID: xxxx". Occurs on Edge, Firefox, Chrome. Tried suggestions of clearing cookies & cache. Turned off ad blocking extension. No VPN. Update: Can get to website by using cellular (bypassing wifi router) through mobile phone. The one issue I can think of is my…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I want to do machine learning, heard getting a GPU with 24gb is best for what i want to do ( Stable Diffusion etc.) what other components should I choose around the GPU.
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Build Review - AMD CPU/4080 Super
Greetings! Looking to get this build reviewed. Would love to hear thoughts. I’m not confident on the motherboard so would like suggestions. As for the GPU, I was going to go with the 4070 Super due to cost/efficiency, but the 4080 Super just has better longevity. Also could not really decide on a case. I prefer function…
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PowerSpec Micro ATX 205 Chassis
How to install 2.5 SSD drive: Things you’ll need: SATA data cable Four M3 screws Phillips screw driver (Sizes 0-2) Make sure system is powered off before adding SSD Get the SATA data cable from the accessory kit Unscrew the two screws on the back-side panel and slide panel off Locate the SATA power cable that is connected…
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Help Picking MOBO: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE vs MSI X670E MAG Tomahawk WiFi +Others***
I mostly use my computer for audio production, but I game from time to time. Things that do not matter. -on-board sound -wifi -more than 5 total USB (preferred is 1 fast lane that I can use a dongle/dock) -flash bios bottoms Things that do matter -PCIE x16 4.0 GPU -PCIE x4 Random sound production hardware like bus cards…
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Games and other applications randomly start stuttering after PC has been running for a bit
Does anyone have a diagnosis / guess for this PC problem? Somewhat randomly, it seems my PC enters some weakened/corrupted state, where some applications function oddly. Upon entering this state -> -When playing certain games, every 5-10 seconds, the audio cuts out for a second or two and then comes back. -League of…
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Debug and module problems
My work is halted right now, because my module installations and updates keep freezing. When i try to open Juypter notebook on my labby it freezes and then a prompt comes up saying….— -xfrozen modules=off When i input this, in all types of my command prompt it doesnt seems to understand what im writing.
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Location request!
Establishing a Micro Center in Syracuse would greatly benefit our community, particularly in addressing the current lack of accessible quality PC parts and services. With the upcoming development of the Micron Campus in Clay, the timing couldn't be more opportune. A Micro Center would not only fill this void but also…
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Does MC offer a soldering service for Raspberry Pi zero w 2 headers?
My soldering skills have deteriorated and I have a handful of Pi zero and zero w 2 that have no headers. I'd be happy to pay to have someone else solder one on each.
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PowerSpec G
Hi, I bought a PowerSpec G445 (link below) and I wanted to know if I can upgrade the graphic card to a 4090. Would it fit the case? I am new on this so not sure if this is even an option. Any advise will be breatly appreciated. System Information Serial Number: 07D2512_N71E832880 Product Name: PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 OS:…
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Router recommendation to replace FIOS G1100 Quantum Gateway
Hi All, I'm new to this community and looking for recommendations for a wireless router that is compatible with Verizon FIOS and is at least as good as the current FIOS G1100 router (5 GHz Frequency, 5G) that I rent from FIOS. I have a small to medium sized house and limited tech experience so looking for a router that is…
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Help needed for deciding what's best for a Multitasking Machine
I've been wanting to build a pc for a while but I'm not quite sure which parts are necessary for what I'll be using it for. I'm planning on doing some heavy multitasking like having several browser tabs open, discord, premiere pro and other adobe products open simultaneously, and I also want it to be able to record without…
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First time building a pc, looking for something reliable to play games with. (Forza, GTA, etc)
I assembled a setup for gaming, targeting a budget of $1100 or less (Including A monitor, keyboard, and mouse). i'd greatly appreciate any advice, particularly on identifying potential bottlenecks, pinpointing areas of potential overkill, and finding better priced alternatives to the components i've already selected. (Not…
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Bios time/Bios version
Ive had my pc for around 3 years now and my bios time with fast boot is around 14 seconds. Im new to the bios specifics and wanted to know if that is something i should be concerned about. Ryzen 7 3600x, RTX 3070, 36GB ram, 1tb SSD (Powerspec g707) I also wanted to know if updating my bios version (Asrock American…
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G711 Strange Issue
So I've had the PowerSpec G711 for about 2 months now, running mostly fine until it doesn't. This has happened twice so far, but whenever I'm playing any title it seems like the entire PC and sound will stutter to say 10 FPS and look like a very quick slideshow for about three seconds. Then it returns to normal. I'm not…
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PowerSpec G439 Front & Rear fans not working. All Bios show 0 RPM.
How can I get the fans to work? Thanks
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How long does deal last
how long does the deal for the Lenovo legion pro 5 16" last?
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Solid YouTuber/Streamer Veteran's Build - Micro Center Build
Solid YouTuber/Streamer Veteran's Build - Micro Center BuildIn the bustling town where I grew up, there weren't many options for computer enthusiasts like me. Sure, there were a handful of small computer shops scattered around, each offering a mishmash of components, but none could compare to the tech haven that Read the…
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Cases power button flashing no display after first boot
first time PC builder built a PC using the microcenter bundle of an I9-12900k ASUS Prime Z790 DDR5 Wifi and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32gb I've double checked all the wires and they're secure 850W Psu connected (24pin, cpu and gpu) and secured it as well However when I press the power button to turn on the system It'll turn on…
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Does crypto mining void my hardware warranty
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Looking for advice on a photo/video editing and gaming build
I want to make two of these, for my wife and I. She edits photos in Lightroom and I do a fair bit of video work in Premiere. We both want to be able to do some decent gaming, and ideally be able to play new games on OK settings for the next several years. Budget is around 1000-1500 each, so I'm hoping this build does it:…
