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Question on MONTECH SKY TWO GX ATX MT case
I recently purchased a new computer from you and have a question. How do I add an additional SSD drive? It is a crucial BX500 2.5 SSD 1000GB. How do I access the bays and do I need any special cables or are connection cables already in the box? Also, is it possible to add a DVD player/writer? I removed the SSD drive and…
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Does Micro Center do maintenance on custom water loops?
Hello! I bought a PC off my friend a couple years ago and it has a custom water loop. However, he never taught me how to do any maintenance on it or how to refill it or anything and I have no experience with them at all. I have neglected it because he lives in a different state. The reservoir is getting extremely low and I…
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Tubing
Hi I was wondering if anyone knows if microcenter or if anyone has ever used stainless steel tubing for a water cooling. I'm interested in trying to make that happen since my current hard tubing keeps deforming and leaking every 6 months to a year.
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What do I do about high Hot Spot Temps?
I have a PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6800XT. I have had a few minor problems over the years with it, but it has been mostly an amazing graphics card. However, within the last 6 months, my pc has started completely crashing while playing somewhat demanding games, or doing too much multi-tasking. This started with CS2…
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How long does Cyber Week Last?
You'd think that the genius's who designed the website would be smart enough to add this information, but I guess they had a bowl of stupid for breakfast that morning. Searched all over Microcenter.com and can't find out how long the cyber week lasts. Microcenter hates talking to people so they deleted their number from…
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Holiday return policy and 3d printers
I see typically 3d printers are subject to the 15 day return policy. I found the 2024 holiday return policy and read its extended until 1/15/25 with some exceptions, but the article doesnt seem to list the exceptions. It looks like there was going to be exceptions (based on the colon). "Restrictions for products not…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
Hi! I am trying to build a new PC for the first time, and was hoping to get some advice on the parts I selected. I can't seem to post any links just yet, so I will just list the parts I have selected at the very bottom of this post and some question I have. My budget($1500) is pretty similar to the what the parts I have…
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First time building, how does this look?
First time building and I was going to go with a smaller case. I am trying to stay under 1500 but with enough reason ill go higher, just not sure what more I would need. I will probably be playing games like League, Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant and Call of Duty. Please let me know any recommendations or if you think this…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
Hi I am wanting to a gaming pc, I have one currently but it is being laggy and its a pre built from 5 years ago so I am just looking to upgrade. I was wondering if anyone could help me with parts and a monitor, I play games like overwatch 2, ark, gta 5, Minecraft, csgo, call of duty and many more. I would prefer pink and…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I'm replacing 16 core threadripper 1950x/180Ti/64GB ram work and game machine. Intermittent hardware issues+end of windows 10 → new build. Work requirements (thread heavy POV-Ray renders) point to CPU choice, play requirements (1440 for visual single player RPG's like Cyberpunk) point to GPU choice. Thinking: AMD - Ryzen 9…
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CPU speed/Intel Extreme Tuning compatibility with G477?
Hi! I just bought a new G477 system with 14900. Of course, the first thing I'm doing is testing CPU speed. I note that under 100% load, task manager shows clock speed of only about 4.6GHZ, whereas it's capable of 6GHZ. Cinebench clocks the system at 2263 singe core, 37048 multi. Firstly, are these numbers expected for this…
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G233 fans
Hello I bought 2 Powerspec G233s about 1year ago. The fan have always been loud but they have progressively gotten worse. What is a compatible upgrade fan for these machines? I have the build #'s if needed. Thanks
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CPU overheating even when in bios
Hello, Over the past few days I've notice fps dropping while gaming and saw that my cpu temp was about 90 °C. I have recently cleaned my pc since my cpu started overheating even when in bios and it forces my pc to shut down because of this. I have completely dissasembled my pc and cleaned each component with compressed…
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What parts would I need that can handle a 4k oled 12hz tv?
I’m going to buy a tv – LG 42-Inch Class OLED evo C4 Series Smart TV 4K Processor Flat Screen with Magic Remote AI-Powered with Alexa Built-in (OLED42C4PUA, 2024) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CVRXN6XZ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Display OLED Refresh rate 120 Hz Features 4K upscaling via a9 Gen 7…
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How We're Continuing to Fight Tech and Plastic Waste
Micro Center has always offered a robust recycling program for tech waste. From computers to ink and toner, we're happy to take the tech you no longer need and make sure it gets recycled efficiently and effectively so it doesn't end up in a landfill, potentially leaking toxic chemicals. And now, in limited stores, we're…
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Powerspec G719 speakers never worked
I have never been able to hear anything from my computer speakers for a Powerspec G719. If I plug headphones in or an external speaker through the same 3.5 jack for the headphones, then I can hear audio but nothing from the computer itself. In sound settings, I cannot even test audio without something plugged into the 3.5…
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is Bios upgrade needed on my part for AMD 9600x bundle Mobo asus-b650m-a-prime-ax-ii?
Simple question, eyeing this bundle for my friend as a budget build, want to confirm if the firmware is upgraded already. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, ASUS Prime B650M-A, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 16GB DDR5-6000, Computer Build Bundle $329
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Powerspec G520 upgrades
Hi all, I just bought a Powerspec G520 (https://www.microcenter.com/product/684525/powerspec-g520-gaming-pc). I'm thinking of possible upgrades. If I put in a 7800 XT or 7900 GRE, I think I would have a pretty good machine for 1440p gaming. I'm wondering if one of these cards will fit the mobo/case: ASRock Challenger…
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PowerSpec 1530 Replacement Keyboard
Hi. Anyone know where to get a replacement keyboard for my 1530? There are plenty of keyboards on ebay for the Clevo PB50 series laptop, but they are either not backlit, universally backlit (white), or zone RGB backlit. The 1530 seems to be unique in having what they are call a per-key backlight which means each key has…
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PowerSpec BIOS - Intel Default Settings - 8/23
Greetings, In this thread we'll be providing BIOS updates for our Intel Z690/790 boards that provide the Intel Default Power Settings as an option in the BIOS. I'll list by board, rather than model and provide instructions on determining the board. What does these BIOS updates address? Premature degradation issues with the…
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Does Micro Center not want my money? Either the site is down or I have been blocked for months now
Does Micro Center not want my money? Several folks in the same boat on edit. I have been getting a 500 error for over a month. I have cleared the browser everything is default. Finally gave up and ordered a case online (Amazon) after not being able to even check if the local store had one for weeks.
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Where to buy powerspec PS 750BSM modular SATA cables?
As the title says, I need to find the modular power cables for the PSU model: 750BSM. I went to the local microcenter and was told they don't carry them in store. I attached two pictures of the PSU. One is the info sticker and the other is the modular input in case there is any question about what I need. Thanks in advance.
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I have a powerspec G227 with no video signal
I have a powerspec G227. I am getting no signal from either the motherboard or the GPU. I can connect the monitor to another computer and I get a signal. What could be wrong?
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How to completely reset Bluetooth on my Omen 16
I recently got a motherboard replacement from microcenter for my Omen 16, the computer has mostly been great since but ive been having a few bluetooth issues. My Quiet Comfort headphones that previously worked flawlessly now wont even show up in pairing, as well as a Logitech m550L that previously worked will pair with a…
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Upgrade gpu first or cpu
Hi all I'm currently rocking a 5700x3d and a 7800xt and am looking to improve my gaming experience just curious if the 5700x3d can handle a 7900xtx or should I upgrade cpu first to 7800x3d or 9800x3d if I can find one available? Any help would be amazing thanks
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Powerpsec power supply missing cables
Hi so I have a fully modular 650 80+ gold powerspec power supply and i have lost the cables. I went to my local micro center and was told that they don't sell any and I don't want to throw it away. I have extra power supplies cables from other powerspec psu's but I know if you mix cables it will damage the psu. So my…
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New PC Black Screen Driver issue
So I got the Powerspec G519 PC and was going through the process of setting it up. I installed the Nvidia App and went to install the Studio drivers as an express installation. The screen went black for over 20 minutes and I noticed the gpu fans weren’t spinning The PC then restarted and the Nvidia app shows the update as…
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How to setup Powerspec prebuilt?
Hi. I just got the Powerspec G519 Im not too sure how to set it up for the best experience. How do I make sure bios is good, and what type of updates/ drivers do I need to install?
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Minis Forum Brand and Support
I am interested in the Neptune which Microcenter sells the Barebones and the Atom Man G7 mini which Microcenter currently sells complete system. My question is I know there is 60 day support. Say I have an issue after that say 6 months or year etc can I take it into Microcenter for repairs or tech support as this is a…
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How to turn off the rgb/led lights inside my G448 powerspec prebuilt?
I’ve been having issues with the lights on my pc considering i like to afk some games, and the lights don’t help much with sleep
