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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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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…
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Performance on a lower resolution than 1080?
Currently im using 2 TVs. 1 is a smart tv 3840x2160 resolution. Ive been gaming on this at 1440. My 2nd is 1368x760, ive been using it to have discord open and such. Obviously the TV is killing me frame wise, im aware. I was trying to find info on the 2nd resolution, and all i could find is its an older pc resolution. Will…
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Micro Center 512GB USB flash drive stuck in read-only mode
I have a Micro Center flash drive, and I was copying data to it on my MacBook, but I accidentally took it out before the transfer was completed, and now it is stuck in read-only mode and I can't seem to get it out of this mode. Does anyone know how to get it back into read-write mode so I can use it again? Also, I do not…
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PowerSpec G442 Top Panel USB-C Port Specs?
I bought my G442 back in 2023. The top panel has 2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1 Type-A) ports, and a USB-C port. The system specs that I saved a webpage screenshot of doesn't mention this port at all. I do know the motherboard back panel features a red USB 3.2 (Gen 2 10GB Typе-А) and a USB 3.2 (Gen 2x2 20GB Type C) ports. But what are…
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14900KF issues
I have a PowerSpec G474 with an Intel 14900KF CPU. It's been pretty unstable since I purchased it. Frequent crashes, screen goes black, and nothing of use in the Event Viewer that I can see, just that the previous shutdown was "unexpected." I understand that this has been a problematic CPU and the issues with it are…
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PowerSpec G914 Software Issues
Moved this discussion to the correct forum (PowerSpec) under the same title, sorry about that!
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How much would it cost to transfer to new pc case
I bought a PowerSpec G757 Gaming PC in November and was curious how much it would cost to transfer to a new PC case I bought on amazon. The new case is a darkFlash ATX Mid-Tower Gaming PC Case, Back Plug-in BTF Motherboard, with 4 ARGB Fans Computer Case, Full View Curve Glass Dual-Chamber PC Case, Type C Port, Supports…
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PowerSpec G457 restarts while Gaming
I recently bought a G457 at the beginning of December, and whenever I am running a game, the computer abruptly restarts. The issue is very sporadic, and some days it works fine. I have tried to troubleshoot using different tools, and all CPU, GPU, and RAM tests come back without issues. What are my next steps to fix the…
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New Monitor Recommendations for a 5090 GPU
I was wondering if anyone has any tips or recomendations on upgrading to a new monitor? I just recently got a 5090 gpu so I want a better monitor to replace my HP Omen 27 inch 165hz monitor. With the various different types of monitors available this has been a struggle for me to pick out a new one. My budget would be less…
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How do I create recovery media for PowerSpec G457
I want to make recovery medium for my new PowerSpec G457 that was built on 12/12/2025. I think if I jsut make a Windows recovery medium I might now have all the drivers for the motherboard and graphics card and lighting. I don't want to make a system image since I am logged in with an account, and it has my files on it.…
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GPU trade in trickery?
They said the GPU wasn't eligible because it wasn't reading the temperature. Here's the GPU back at home afterwards, reading the temp just fine. What kind of BS software were they using? They said Kombustor, yet here's kombustor showing the temp, along with OCCT, and adrenaline. .
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Atari RetroPie Image
Greetings, Somehow my Atari image became corrupt and I can no longer access it or the original image to restore it. Is there any chance for someone to resend me the download link so I can reimage my SD card? Thanks in advance! Brian
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Can't find BIOS update for PowerSpec G446
Where can I find the BIOS for the PowerSpec G446? I didnt realize the custom bios was mandatory and upgraded it myself to the latest msi bios. Now certain things don't work right and I am experiencing problems. Can you please direct me to the correct BIOS update or send me a link to it? Thanks…
