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Any advice on a first PC build?
Hey! I'm looking to build my first PC, but I have little to no knowledge and don't know what parts I should go for. I currently play Minecraft and Don't Starve Together but would like to expand to games like Valorant and r6 as well with this PC. I'll primarily just be gaming, so no streaming, video editing, etc. I have a…
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POWERSPEC G470 Fixed Via Warranty - Is This Really an "Upgrade"?
POWERSPEC G470 had issues. Got it fixed via warranty after 6 months. Location: CHICAGO Parts that were swapped that I'm confused about: Prior: Nvidia 3080TI Replacement: Nvidia 4070 (non TI!) I was told that the 3080TI's were not in stock so they had to "upgrade". I am seeing on a benchmark that it is way worse for 4k…
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Mastering 3D Printer Calibration
Written by Kyle Wall Any 3D printing enthusiast knows the frustration of a failed print. More often than not, these failures signify the need for 3D printer calibration; whether a novice or a seasoned veteran, understanding how to calibrate your printer is pivotal to taking your projects to the next level. Let's delve into…
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Dell Latitude E6430s
I bought this dell latitude E6430s laptop from Micro Center, it like 5-7 years old. Very good Laptop, and I do love this laptop, but now I am having a Battery problem with it. The battery is not charging on it own anymore. I have to keep it plug in the AC to use it. I call Dell the Maker to purchase a new battery, but they…
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Get a Custom PC Built the Same Day!
If you’re looking for a new computer that’s perfect for your needs, whether it’s for gaming, working/learning from home, or business needs, Micro Center is here for you with our Same Day Build Service! We can build an air-cooled or water-cooled with an all-in-one cooler and have it ready the same day if ordered at least 4…
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When I can pick my PC.
I want to when I can pick up my PC. I just buy it yestrrday and my reference number is 101-SE-12500963. Why the store do not have a phone number to contact？
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Champions Recommend: Lesser Known Micro Center Products!
Micro Center is known for a lot of things. Great laptops, desktops, PC parts, gaming equipment, computer repair, and a whole range of maker equipment. But we also carry a lot more than just those things. Things you might not think about when you think Micro Center. So, we asked some of our Champions about some of their…
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I’m building my first pc and am totally lost.
I just got a Musetex TW8 tower w/ARGB fans for my birthday and started looking into what I need to finish the build. I have watched videos and read blogs and am just super overwhelmed by all the choices. I played mostly rpgs with mods like Skyrim but occasionally play some fps like deep rock galactic, payday and left 4…
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Windows 11 FAQs
We've received a few questions about Windows 11 and we've compiled a list of great solutions to these questions from Microsoft about these questions. What can I do if I'm having problems logging into Windows? Here are some things you can try if you’re having trouble signing in to a Windows 10 device, including problems…
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Is AT&T considered a major US mobile carrier?
My AT&T mobile phone fails to verify. Any options to resolve this? I used my ex-wife's phone on the same AT&T plan to complete the verification.
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Champion Picks: Perfect Prebuilt PCs
While laptops, tablets, and phones have made working and gaming on the go easier, there’s no competing with the power and customizability of a standard desktop computer. Of course, building your own isn’t for everyone. Thankfully, Micro Center stocks a wide range of prebuilt PCs, and our Champions have picked out some of…
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are we allowed to use package forwarding companies such as myus and so on?
Unfortunately i live in florida where we don't have a local micro center, much less able to receive online shipping, thus why i'm wondering if we are allowed to use package forwarding to get those juice deals (while still following rules ofc)
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Open Box Case Marked complete but missing some hardware and dust filters
Recently picked up an Lian Li O11D Mini marked Open Box Complete condition. Everything looked pretty good otherwise but I noticed some hardware missing, notably the MB standoffs and screws. A few of the magnetic dust covers were missing as well. Is there a recommended course of action? I'd rather not return.
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G906 - Ethernet driver and sound popping problems
Hi all, got myself a G906 last week to replace my old system that unfortunately died on me, and I love it for the most part, looks good, plays games great, however I'm worried I might have a quasi-lemon on my hands in regards to the ethernet and sound components of the motherboard. For the ethernet, in the event that…
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Making high end pc with no budget concerned about bottlenecks or incompatible parts
Looking to have this PC for about 5 years without needing many upgrades Mainly concerned about the SSD being compatible since it would only show up once I searched it Are there any bottlenecks, cooling issues , or incompatible parts I'm still unsure even with the compatibility filter on and checking myself Went for 4080…
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Advice for Upgrading PC for Blender and Unity
I am interested in learning blender and unity3D. I am interested in making my own 3D videogames and some short to medium length 3D animated films. I just want to do it as a hobby, not interested in doing it professionally. I am okay with sacrificing making these films with simpler non-photo realistic 3d models and…
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help
Im trying to get a new PC but like im a rookie with no experience and only have a alienware aurora r12. idk if i should igve it to my friends cuz my parents and grandparents bought it for me. I also need a PC that's not expensive, but decent at running games and streamlab (cuz im a streamer ;)). I want something decent and…
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Price Adjustment for a 3 day sale?
Hi, I picked up a gaming laptop and mouse this past weekend, and now I see there has been a Gaming Days Sale that would give 10% off. Does your price adjustment policy apply to sales like this, or just permanent price drops? Thanks!
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Docking Station not sending/receiving video?
Hello, I recently purchased a Inland 11-in-1 Triple Display Dock and I'm having a strange problem. I am trying to create a setup where I can use two external monitors with my laptop to the side with its lid closed. I've plugged in the docking station into the USB-C port located on the back of my laptop, and plugged in…
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Best Alienware laptop for destiny 2
Best Alienware laptop for destiny 2? I am a destiny 2 player and looking for Alienware laptop as my next upgrade, Any suggestions?
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Micro Center in Austin, TX
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Upgrading my PC
I plan on upgrading my PC currently I have an Asus 3060ti OC edition GPU, i7-8700k, some ASRock motherboard that I can't remember the name of, and 2 sticks of 8gb DDR4 G.Skill Ripjaws V ram. I plan on keeping my current 750w 80+ Gold PSU, 3060ti, and Case, but I want to upgrade my other components to the newest stuff and…
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Opinion please on a high end Unreal Engine/Editing build
I'm new to building PC's, Mac guy here but I want to learn. I'm aiming for a machine to work in Unreal Engine and for editing. Reliability, speed and a reasonably quiet machine is more important than price, I can go up to $5500. I put this together. I'm especially curious about what RAM and SSD drives I should get.…
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G712 hardware error
Hello I wanted to ask if anyone has had the same issues with the G712, I am getting a hardware error with a logged live kerner event 141 only while gaming. I already took it back to microcenter (still under warranty) but the technician said he couldn't find anything (not even the event log with 20+ errors logged) they just…
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G470 PC has graphics crash and reboot and occasional blue screen. How to find the problem?
The computer is under a year old. It mostly has these crashes on more demanding games like Call of Duty, and other AAA releases. I've fully reinstalled and updated the video drivers, my computer is updated in every format I can think of. I've ran memory checks and they came back clean.
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Can I get an emailed receipt for purchase from yesterday? Resending online seems to not work.
Greetings, Yesterday I purchased a 4070 ti and opted to get the receipt emailed to me. I have never received the email for the receipt. I tried going through the steps to get the email resent to me through my Micro Center account but the receipts are still not coming to my email. This worries me because I assume the free…
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Air cooling my MasPar MP-2204 cabinet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MasPar Mine is a prototype of this, as it actually has vents on the top and a lid over them. So I've mounted two car radiator fans under the top of it to be used as exhaust (only ones thin enough to fit between that and the cage for the daughterbaords, and I had to cut the housing a bit…
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AI conversational bots
Has anyone checked out any of the Chat AIs like Chat GPT? They seem pretty interesting. It's amazing what computers can do! I've heard people use them to write work emails, make character sheets for Table top games, make Decks for TCGs and make estimations on prices, and put together build lists. Of course it can also have…
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Ordering Off-Menu
Hi! I've been building pretty darn good computers for decades for myself and friends. I'm planning a new top shelf build for myself but Microcenter doesn't seem to carry many of the parts I'm interested in. I'd like to do my part to help Microcenter continue to grow and thrive in the Midwest region. If I can get an exact…
