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Can my mobo with interface PCIe Gen 3 x 4 work with PCIe Gen 4 x 4 or PCIe Gen 5 x 4?
I am wanting to upgrade my M.2 / NVMe SSD into a bigger storage. My motherboard says the M.2 socket 3 with M Key supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode. Do M.2 NVMe SSDs with PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 5 x 4 run backward compatible with my mobo that supports PCIe Gen 3 x 4? Also I will be upgrading my HD to a bigger capacity SATA SSD. Would…
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i haven't received any emails
I want to redeem my code for starfield but I cant read my receipt and I haven't received the emails I was supposed to be sent for my in store purchases of my 7700x, is there anyway to get the emails?
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How many storages to have and how to use them
I am still fairly new to PC modifying(not really building any from scratch). I hear and read SSD is the faster storage compared to HD. My computer build came with a SSD of 240GB and a HD of 2TB. For a while my computer seems to take quite some time to load anything and some delays every now and then. It may be because my…
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Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX - cannot get PCI controller installed
Purchased a bundle from Microcenter with the Z690 Aorus Elite AX mobo and Intel i9-12900k processor. Flashed the mobo with the latest BIOS - "FM" version. This is required to work with the new i9 processors. Built the machine, installed Win 10 Pro. Cannot get the PCI controller to install. Gone though all the drivers on…
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Accelerate Your Returns with Micro Center's Online Return Check-In!
Written by Sean Mekinda We know returns can be a hassle. That's why we want to make them as easy as possible for our Micro Center account members! Now, not only do you get an extra 14 days on all returns, you can take care of all the paperwork before you arrive at the store with Micro Center's Online Return Check-In! Micro…
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PC Doesnt seem to ever fully turn off when I do "turn it off"
Im running a Linux PC (not sure if that matters too much for this) and when I go to power down it doesn't actually turn off. What I mean is when I go to power down the system the computer's lights stay on and boot right back up again. I checked the bios to make sure that nothing in there is enabled to trigger a boot.…
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Sound Card Compatibility
I would like to make sure that the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z SE Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC, 24-bit / 192 kHz, 116 dB SNR, ASIO, 600O Headphones Amp, Mic EQ, Discrete 5.1 / Virtual 7.1, Supports Dolby Digital Live, DTS is compatible to my motherboard
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B647 Error message "No signal HDMI, Please check your connection.
Here's the rest of the message: "HDMI input is connected. Click OK to automatically switch to HDMI input. I cannot log on to computer.
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New PC Built by Micro Center Not Working PART TWO
Hi, me again. This is a follow up to my earlier post on August 26th. So now I'm at the point where I am absolutely disappointed and frustrated with the service. Ian L. and Brendan P. emailed me about my issues with the service at Tustin and how it has been over 30 days since I had it built that my PC continues to…
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Need help
Hi, I have the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED computer and I wanted to see if someone could assist me with choosing the right parts to utilize this great monitor without bottlenecking. Im trying to stay under 2200 if possible. I don't play many games just, Fortnite, APEX, and COD. Although, in the future I may do so. Please let…
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Miami hiring process
Before the grand opening, how do you guys do the hiring process. I’m in Georgia and I’m think about re locating to Miami and I should have my A+ by then. Could u apply before the opening nationwide? Or will you guys hire only locally before the opening. And if hiring nationwide, how can one get the notification that…
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Issues with new PowerSpec Desktop B686 connecting to TMobile 5G Gateway
We purchased the PowerSpec Desktop B686 a few months ago and have consistently had issues with trying to connect to our TMobile 5G Gateway. We cannot select "connect automatically" for the TMobile Gateway as we always get the Microsoft Watch_Dog_Violation. Currently we do not have any internet selected to "connect…
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I cant change my rgb
I've deleted and reinstalled both Dragon Center and Msi Center and neither of them has worked for trying to turn my rgb off. I've followed another post with the same problem and I made the text document with the code to delete everything and it still won't work. The button on the case won't even change the colors anymore.…
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New PC Built by Micro Center Not Working
Hi, so I am desperately trying not to be a karen or an ass about this whole situation but I am starting to get fairly frustrated by the whole ordeal. I went in to have a new computer built by the Tustin CA Microcenter on 7/17/2023. Three parts I purchased myself, a Motherboard and 2 SSDs. Everything else I bought there at…
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I am planning on upgrading my Pc soon and I need help choosing parts or a pre built.
Hello, My name is Thomas and I am moderately novice when it comes to PC's. I have a decent knowledge on the different parts of the PC and what they do so my issue is not understanding the build. I need help deciding from hopefully the more experienced. As of right now I'm rocking a GTX 1650 and an Intel i5 - 10400f cpu @…
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Need recommendation on best external SDD or HDD drive for large data back-up
I work from home and while I have access to corporate servers in the main office, they have layers of security that make it extremely difficult for my filed crews to access. I have a Drop Box account that I set up to store all of my field crew documents for easy access. Capacity of the Drop Box file is currently 5TB+ I…
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How to build a pc for photography and video editing.
I am looking for help choosing components to build a pc for photography. I use photoshop, light room, DXO pro and Davinci. I have a budget of around $1,200.00.
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Invalid AMD Rewards Code on Receipt
Had my first experience at a Micro Center buying a 7900 XT. Absolutely phenomenal support staff, left a positive review. Well I got the Starfield premium promo code on my receipt but I'm getting invalid code error on the AMD Rewards site. I probably shouldn't have waited until days before the early access to redeem my…
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AMD Rewards Code
Hello, I bought an AMD Bundle with Ryzen 9 7900x and ASUS B650E-F motherboard with free ram from Microcenter. Recently I saw that I could redeem the Star Wars game on the receipt but had I misplaced it. Could you send me the AMD rewards code? Thanks
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Attention: PowerSpec G714 - Potential Instability
Greetings, Some users have reported experiencing memory instability on their PowerSpec G714. We have determined this to be a memory controller binning issue that effects a relatively small number of the 7800X3D processors used on this system. The issue stems from the VDDP voltage set when the XMP is loaded. We have…
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Your advice appreciated !
I am building a gaming computer with the following configuration. Please suggest whether the configuration is good or anything needs to be changed. Also I would appreciate your help in suggesting me the cpu coolant. I am a novice and building this computer for the first time. Is Liquid cooler necessary ? I heard that Air…
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Do you offer bulk sales?
I am working with a program that provides laptops to children. We have recieved our grant and are currently looking for a supplier. We are trying to help as many people as we can with this project and are looking to do a bulk buy of basic, general use laptops. Do you have a department that faciliates these sort of high…
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I live in Lansing, Michigan and was wondering if corporate can think about a Lansing location?
Can someone working for Micro Center talk to corporate about this?
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4070 Ti Issue
Attached is my PC build except I have Windows 11 not 10 But let me start by saying I am pretty much clueless when it comes to builds. From what I’ve been told by friends, with the GPU I have, I shouldn’t be having the issue I am I mainly play FiveM/GTA 5 and Warzone which is when the issue usually happens but it also…
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Customer service
Today I went to Micro Center to see if I could get a copy of my receipt from a year ago when I bought a Creality Wash and Cure Station. When I opened the box there was a missing power adapter. Not only did Adam find my receipt he asked Lindsay if they could just get the part out of the new box. She approved it and I came…
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Request for a Review of my Possible PC Build
Hello! This is my first PC build I'm doing solo (I've physically put them together on my own, but have always had someone help pick parts for me). So I'm a little nervous if I made "good" choices or not. I was just looking to see if anyone has any suggestions or sees any glaring red flags with the parts I had picked for…
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Back-To-School PC Guide: Work Hard, Play Harder
Tis the season to think about going back to school! We've already touched on some great Mac devices to take back as well as some great accessories for your laptop or desktop, but we had yet to dig into great back-to-school laptops and desktops... until today! Our champions have four stellar recommendations for a wide range…
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Hands-On with the MSI Stealth 14 Studio - A Powerhouse for Gaming or Work
Written by @Rye_Bread Over the past month, I had the opportunity to take home and test the MSI Stealth 14 Studio laptop. The Stealth, powered by an Intel Core i7-13700H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, paired with 16 gigabytes of RAM and a terabyte of SSD storage, proved to be a very capable companion for a…
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Build of the Week: 5/15 - 5/21
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 in 15 Created by Aaron J Want your chance to be showcased? Just…
