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Major upgrades to Storage, CPU and MoBo
Hello! This Christmas season, I'm planning on making some Major upgrades to my rig, however, Im having trouble picking the Motherboard. Mainly, I need a board that'll support 4 Internal Drives (1x 990 PRO 2TB, 1x 970 EVO Plus 250GB, 870 EVO SATA 2.5" 2TB, and a WD_BLACK 3.5" Gaming HDD), and can handle all of that, for the…
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Would Like Suggestions for First Time Build Please
I do not have a lot of computer knowledge, but in doing a little bit of research I've come to know I do not require anything high end. I have budget of $600-$700 max. I do not need any peripherals nor OS with this build and my current panel is a LG 27" at 1080p. Since I have a very limited interest in the ways of gaming…
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microcenter.com website blocking me?
Hiya! I am worried microcenter.com thinks my computer is a bot because I was habitually checking the availability of video cards at my local store. Now my computer cant visit the microcenter.com website unless another pc that's on my home network is also visiting the website. This is a reliably-repeatable phenomenon - my…
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Meta Quest 3: Enter Meta Reality at Micro Center!
If you have yet to try virtual reality or haven't experienced it in several years, now is your chance! Throughout October, November, and December, Micro Center will be hosting demos for the brand-new Meta Quest 3. We've got all the stores and dates listed below, but if you're not sure what to expect, check out my…
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Nanoleaf Shapes Breakdown & Showcase
Written by Sean Mekinda If you’ve been spending time looking at top-of-the-line gaming rigs or expansive smart-home set-ups, you’ve undoubtedly seen walls covered in colored, light-up shapes. But, you might not be aware of what those are or how easy they are to implement in your own home. So, let us, with the help of some…
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Why are GPUs so expensive?
CPUs are way cheaper than GPUs, but CPUs have a much harder task. CPUs work a lot harder, have more difficult tasks, are what runs your PC and yet they cost significantly less. Why is this?
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Are Gen5 NVMEs worth the impact to the GPU?
I'm starting a new build with a 4090 on a MOBO with an on board PCIe 5 M.2 slot. I'd like to use a Gen5 NVME but I understand there's an impact to the speed of the GPU. The main use of the machine will be gaming. Will the impact to the GPU be worth the performance of the NVME? Thanks.
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Need help with this pc it wont even turn on now
so My friend is currently having an issue with their pc they woke up this morning and when they tried to login to their pc and they press enter to login their pc starts to reboot or turn off and on over and over and it continues to do this till they turn the power supply off. they decided to clean their pc and reapply…
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First PC Build
Hello everyone, I’m looking to build my first PC. I’m looking for a system that will support editing GoPro 4k videos or higher and games like Assetto Corsa, GTA and MW2. My budget is $2000-2500. I’m open to buying a prebuilt. If someone could help me find something below the budget while also running well that would be…
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Which GPU should I upgrade to?
about a year ago I got a prebuilt pc as a gift but I been wanting to upgrade my Graphics card. My friends told me my specs were good enough to just get a better graphics card than building a new pc. So basically I want to increase my FPS. I was told to get a 3060 but idk which one as there are many different options to…
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Raspberry pi computer module 4
When will this be ready to purchase?
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Soft Tubes CAN look so good
This popped up in my memories from a couple years ago, and I wanted to share it, I was pleased about how nice the soft tubes turned out here. The best part is this build only took me about 4 hours to complete using this method.
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New to the pc parts and need help with picking parts
It's my first time trying to find parts and build a pc. The current parts that I'll be buying in the near future are listed below. I wasn't sure if I would need to add anything else? Or are some of these parts compatible or not? AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB 52.44 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler…
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USB device overcurrent error.
Hi, I’m receiving a USB device overcurrent error upon startup. There doesn’t appear to be an damage to the USB ports, I’ve made sure all the fan and power button switches are plugged in as indicated in the motherboard’s instructions and I’ve tried swapping RAM slots. I’ve also tried with cases USB slot plugged in and…
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Help with a first time builder.
Hello all, first time PC builder here My current setup is a 2019 Zenbook Pro Duo 4k laptop i7-950H with a 2060 I basically want this new setup to last me 3-4 years while remaining competent enough to run most games at 1440p (I won't have a 4k monitor so no reason for that) and around 60-140fps. I will likely use it to web…
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Need Help with PC Troubleshooting
I'm helping fix a friend's PC but am having trouble figuring out a particular problem. The PC will not start whenever the SATA cables (Corsair) are connected to the 750W PSU (Seasonic). I've tried basically everything: connecting everything but the SSD cable (PC boots) and even using the same SSD on my own rig and the SSD…
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Diagnosing/Return help on new custom within window, all components from MC.
i7 13700k, asus z790 prime - p, gskill ddr5, 2x16gb, 2tb samsung 990 pro, nvidia 4070. Went through the build nothing would post and no display. Everything does have power. Went through troubleshooting steps and I believe I have it narrowed down to a CPU or Motherboard DOA. Isolated everything to just integrated graphics,…
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Best option GPU for upgrading
Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my PC's GPU. I'm looking to upgrade to the Nvidia 4000 series, my pc currently runs a ryzen 9 5900x with 32 gb of ram with a asus x570 tuf MB. I'm thinking about upgrading to the 4070 ti or 4080, I would like to know if any bottlenecking would occur. Also I'm running a 750psu, is this good…
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Build of the Week 9/29 - 10/5
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: First Build! Created by Steve H. Chosen by @Rye_Bread Hey again,…
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receipt request
Hello,I can't find my receipt for purchases made on 10/29, and I was wondering if you could email it to me.Thx
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Jumping from 1080p to 4k 144hz
Could use reviews and any insight on the below build! I'm long overdue and wanted to get the best gaming PC and monitor for around $3500. Questions: Went for the Gen 5 SSD since the speeds sound really good? Not sure if I need to buy additional fans? Still slightly unsure if AIO or air cooler is the way to go? Is DeepCool…
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Status of my build?
I have been contact by someone in customer service but he had no idea about my build. I called this evening and talked to CODY, who is a ROCKSTAR and helped me A LOT on sunday, he deserves a RAISE. LODI is working on the build as i understand and is also a ROCKSTAR who helped me on sunday as well. again, needs a raise. I…
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Can I move my SSD and my HDD from my Tracer 3 VR 300 gaming laptop with same or better variants
I’ve got a problem and I need to run something by you guys to make sure it can work. As you already know I have been having problems with my display it has the point now that the display is not working in certain instances if I don’t move the display at just the right angle the screen will not work. I took my laptop to…
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Product request or special order
I saw someone ask a few years ago, but I wanted to see if the policy has changed. Does Micro Center ever make special orders? There's an ITX motherboard I want to buy but it's only available at one online retailer I really don't want to use. Alternatively, is there a place to request Micro Center start stocking a product…
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How do I find the email for a store's manager?
I want to email the person from my store (in Cambridge), but I cannot find their contact information on the site, just a form to email a person. Is there a way to find the email address for a manager (and for a particular store)?
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Help Understanding PCIE lanes and usages, it REALLY hurts my brain to think about.
I am getting parts right now for a new build and just want to make sure the things are compatible and wont oversaturate my pcie lanes. Proposed parts related to the question are going in an O11D evo XL case ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Eva-02 motherboard Intel i9 13900K cpu MSI suprim liquid x 4090 Elgato 4k60 pro MK.2 internal…
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The Evolution of 3D Printing and the Role of AI
Over the past decade, the world of 3D printing has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once a niche hobby reserved for enthusiasts and tinkerers has now blossomed into a mainstream technology that's reshaping industries across the globe. From healthcare and automotive to fashion and architecture, 3D printing…
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The ProArt North: The Build You Need to Get Creating!
Written by @Vaganza As a designer, I often work with some very powerful systems. These systems could be solid gaming systems, but they often require some additional, specialized hardware to interface with specific tools, both of the hardware and software variety. These requirements, on top of the need for a powerful…
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Alan Wake 2 Build Guide: A Budget-Friendly Build for a AAA Release
Written by Sean Mekinda In a month jam-packed with launches, Alan Wake 2 is looking to be the game that pushes computers to their limits - and with good reason. Remedy's return to Bright Falls already looks stellar, with gorgeous environments and textures, all backed by incredible, ray-traced lighting. As a result,…
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What Makes the Micro Center Service Department so Special?
Written by @TreBouncee Micro Center’s Knowledge Bar is a core piece of our identity. From repairs to upgrades and everything in between, our technicians are skilled enough to navigate the difficult environment of tech repair with efficiency. I’ve had the pleasure of working at the Rockville location and getting an up-close…
