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Can someone tell me if this is a good build for gaming? Thank you!
I can't share links yet. CPU: (1) Intel Core i5-13600K Raptor Lake 3.5GHz Fourteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included ($299.99 EACH) Motherboard: (1) MSI Z790 MAG Tomahawk WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard ($259.99 EACH) RAM: (1) Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-5200 PC5-41600 CL40…
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when and if is the Moza R3 bundle (xbox compatible) coming?
Will the Moza R3 direct drive Xbox compatible racing bundle be stocked by Micro Center? You carry other Moza products, and I was hoping I could purchase the R3 bundle from my local store.
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Gaming Laptops: From Entry-Level to Top-of-the-Line!
Gaming laptops are a lot like their users: no two are the same. Each gaming laptop is designed with a specific use case in mind. Light users, power users, entry-level, and experienced. Our champions have gone through all the options we carry (and there are a LOT!) and pulled out four of their favorites, ranging from a…
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Head Back to School with the Perfect Tech Companions for Your Laptop!
Ready or not, school is right around the corner. No matter where you are in your education journey, a new school year brings with it new challenges. Thankfully, there are ways to make those challenges a bit easier to handle. One way is to make sure you have the tech and accessories you need to really succeed. And for that,…
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Best memory for Ryzem 9 5900X + Asus B550 ProArt Creator
my setup; still in boxes to upgrade my system. ___Ryzen 9 5900X PC4 DDR4 System Memory Specification Up to 3200MT/s. ___Gigabyte Geforce NVIDIA RTX 3060 ___Asus B550 ProArt Creator Memory accept AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors DDR4…
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Asus Z790-E ROG Strix and TMP support?
Asus' site does not list any of their Z790 boards as TMP compatible. Seems weird since they are newer. Other sources seem to say it only requires a bios change. Is Windows 11 fully supported on this board?
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Any new Windows laptops available/compatible with S3 Sleep Mode?
Linus Tech Tips seems to indicate that most Windows laptops now have S0 ("Windows Modern Standby", always on) Sleep Mode as the default and can't change to S3, so laptop sleep will likely run the battery to 0% and leave it feeling hot in your backpack (processor and network connections still running in S0 Sleep).
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Looking for someone in Columbus (OH) area to help set up basic Raspberry Pi server
I need to set up an offline server to work with a connected beer brewing system (Pico Brew) and the instructions look extremely simple: download a couple of files to a Raspberry Pi so that the beer brewer can connect to it and then follow the instructions for the specific type of beer being made. I have a new Pi unit with…
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PowerSpec B674 - fan runs continuously
CPU temp is 34 degrees Celsius, no processes using much CPU at all, but fan runs constantly. How to fix? This is an i5-8400 running Windows 10 Home Motherboard is ASRock H310M-HDV/M.2 System Board
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PC randomly goes black and crashes (Powerspec G441, 4 months old)
Hi everyone, I recently purchased PowerSpec G441 on 5/22/2023. 2-3 months after, it's started having an issue with GPU. The monitor (Gigabyte G32QC A) randomly goes black and freezes. I had to force shutdown the computer and reboot every time. I only use this PC lightly, watching YouTube, playing League of Legends (only…
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Newly Built Gaming PC - Random Reboots
Hello, I just built a gaming PC over a month ago and it randomly reboots and seems to occur mostly when launching a game and/or Steam. It has also rebooted simply just at the desktop as well. I don't get a BSOD and the screen just goes black and then the MSI logo eventually comes up indicating a reboot. The only event log…
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What memory is compatible with Crucial 16GB (8x2) DDR4 3600 CL16?
I would like to add memory (16GB) to my ASUS motherboard and am looking for compatible memory without having to replace the existing memory. I have not been able to find the original Crucial product.
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Would MicroCenter build me a computer if I brought in parts that I purchased from elsewhere?
I have parts from elsewhere and hope this won't be a problem.
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Building my first PC - Looking for Feedback
I'm looking to build my first PC and am looking for anyone that knows a thing or two, to let me know what kind of performance I'll see out of my PC. I will mainly be using my PC for gaming, majority of the time streaming my PS5 to the PC. Case - HYTE Y60 Modern Aesthetic Dual Chamber Panoramic Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX…
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Sapphire Nirto+ RX 6950 XT Temps
Trying to understand something about temps. So when playing games I have noticed something I cant seem to understand, when I am playing Destiny 2 and in orbit, and when i disable the cap limit, my fps jumps from 162 to 500+ fps, and my junction temp on my GPU sky rockets to 110c, and that's on every setting the game offers…
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Can I use an instore coupon to make an online order while instore.
Hi I will be on travel and will be passing through a microcenter. What I would like to purchase is too big to take with me and I have a coupon for it so it's a good deal if bought in-store. The item is available both online and in-store. I am wondering if I could go to the store and purchase it in-store using the instore…
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Power supply for Victus15L
I recently bought a Victus15L from Walmart on clearance. Anyway it's the Ryzen5 version with the 5600g processor. It comes stock with a 350 watt power supply. I know it's proprietary because HP is what it is. I'm not a big brain in this sort of topic. What are my options are there in upgrading the PSU to even a 500 watt?…
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Can I return something by mail that I purchased in person at a store?
I went out for the weekend and stopped by a Micro Center while I was out. When I came back home and I realized that my surprise gift wasn’t needed and I would like to return it. Would it be possible to return it by mail? The boxes have not been opened nor damaged.
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Damaged 4090.
I have a RTX 4090 gigabyte gaming Oc and I noticed today that the backplate is starting to lift up over by the integrated graphics card mount (for the motherboard). I looked at it and I can't find any damage but it seems the metal backplate is a little bit bent I guess from the weight of the gpu or something. I have a…
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Error 0x80070035 when trying to connect to PowerSpec G439
I have 2 PCs on an ethernet network. When the G439 tries to connect to the Dell, there is no problem. However, when the Dell PC tries to connect to the G439, it "sees" the PC but will not connect due to the above error. I have googled the error code and tried the various "cures" suggested, but no success. MS Support…
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Crucial memory compatibility -- memory upgrade desired
I currently have 2x8gb ddr5 5600 ram installed, and want more ram. I went to Crucial's website and used their system compatibility selector to determine what memory was compatible for my HP Envy 16-1023dx laptop. Crucial said max memory for this sytem is 64gb. However, when i run dos cmd "WMIC memphysical get Maxcapacity"…
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My previous question disappeared
After posting, I later edited the title by adding a "?" at the end, but then the whole question disappeared. Is it currently awaiting approval for public viewing?
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Microsoft's Co-Pilot Replaces Cortana in Huge September 26th Windows Update
🔥🔥 Get ready, tech enthusiasts! Hold onto your RGB keyboards because Microsoft just dropped a mega bombshell! Say hello to Microsoft Copilot², a game-changing, AI-packed wingman that’s about to redefine your digital life! 🎉 Picture this: A conversational AI interface fused with state-of-the-art large language models! We’re…
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Blue Screen issue
So ever since I upgraded my system I have been getting blue screens. It first started when I had my old hard drive in and I went to test the new build with playing a game. It would blue screen and I would be fine playing for 20 minutes until it happened. I got annoyed and went out and bought an NVME SSD and put that in and…
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Micro Center Account Perks Program
The following information was provided on my receipt. The store is not familiar with this policy, and I cannot find anything about it online. How can I get a repair covered at Micro Center that is within the extra 30 days offered by Micro Center? I have a manufacturer warranty-covered issues, but am within 30 days of this…
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Master Key from Intel Purchase
Good morning, I recently discovered Intel is offing a promotion for two free games with the purchase of a qualifying processor. It turns out I purchased one with a pre-built PC I bought from Micro Center however I didn’t receive a Master Key with the purchase. Would Micro Center be able to send me one before the promotion…
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Start from the beginning
My name is Stacy and I received an injury in 2007 I broke my spinal cord and became a quadriplegic. So I came to Wayne into a nursing home to be taken care of and I couldn't even scratch my nose. Fast forward now I have an electric wheelchair I have the use of my arms and I am very independent I can't type like I used to…
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no code
I want to redeem my starfield code, but I haven't received the email receipt for it. Any other way of getting it?
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How can I use mystic, or another software, not picky, to control my case fan colors? (G442)
Just recently started trying to change my case fan colors to colors not in the selected rotation on the F panel buttons and just easy sync them with the other fans in general. Yesterday I made a post on the G442's webpage and was told that the controller should be synced, how can I do this? At least to me and according to…
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Displays Keep Going Black
I've tried a bunch of different troubleshooting methods (monitor settings, file repairs, driver updates etc.) but it still keeps happening randomly where my monitors go black but I can still hear audio where I then have to forcibly shutdown my PC and turn it on again to fix it.
