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Issues With Pre-built PC Fan Lighting
The prebuilt I purchased came with an off-shoot z490 plus motherboard made by MSI. I accidentally deleted the "mystic lighting" application that was for some reason preinstalled and placed on my desktop screen and now I cant get it back. The Dragon center application is not compatible and says that it is being blocked by…
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Can I bring in parts that I have that are already opened and use parts from MicroCenter for a build?
Hi, I have some fans, a computer case, video card and a PSU that I bought outside of MicroCenter. If I use those parts alongside parts I bought at MicroCenter, can I pay a MicroCenter employee to build it? Or would all the parts have to be from MicroCenter?
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Product Description Wrong ASUS VP249QGR Monitor
The monitor on this page has a 100 x 100 VESA. In the brief description is shows as 200 x 200.
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New M.2 SSD not showing up in Disk Management
Built a pc with an MPG Z490 gaming edge wifi mobo. Originally with 1TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus. Filled that up so purchased and installed a second 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus (all parts both original build and new disc were from Micro Center). Both disks show up as disk drives in the device manager, but the new NVMe is not…
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Parts advice for Video Editing & After Effects PC
I'm looking to build a PC for video editing & motion graphics...so a lot of Premiere Pro & After Effects. My budget is ~$2,500. I've put together a parts list, but figured I'd share it with the community before I pull the trigger. The forums won't let me post links, so I've attached a PDF instead. Any feedback on my…
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What are the recommended settings for the Inland ABS-Like Resin? Black, if that matters.
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For those wondering.......
Yep, each color is the same flavor
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I have two accounts, possible to merge them?
I have two Micro Center accounts. Would it be possible to have them merged into one?
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Crashing Red Devil 6800XT
I have a red devil 6800xt and it crashes to a black screen every other day or so and the drivers need to be reinstalled everytime. Each time it crashes, it takes like 3 attempts in safe mode to be able to install the driver because it crashes when booting up. Sometimes it wont even boot after a crash I did a full restore…
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Replacing Laptop Screen. Upgradable?
Hi folks. I hope this is in the right place. I purchased a MSI GV62 8rd laptop several years ago, and have been generally happy with everything... except the screen. The thing is washed out to the point of being unpleasant to look at without some major settings tweaking. I'd like to replace the screen with something that…
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SD card appears to be corrupt in new Atari Fight Stick
Hello, I just came home with the Atari Fight Stick and I am not getting any video output from the pi3b. Within the fight stick, the PI simply lights up with a red LED but there's no output through HDMI. I used another sd card with a known good image for the 3b and it confirms that the pi is functioning properly with video…
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Gaming Laptop
Hello, I am currently looking for good gaming laptops that will last me a while. I am in grad school and like to play video games but currently only have console games. I would love to get a desktop eventually but due to space, cost, and time I can't go into that yet. That is why I would love some suggestions for a solid…
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New Location Suggestion! Raleigh-Durham Area NC (or even Charlotte makes sense too!)
Hey Microcenter, I've always loved my visits to your stores quite north of me near a buddy that lives in Maryland. I frequent the SouthPoint mall here in South Durham and I always see this old (and long closed as far as I can tell) HHGreg store and think "wow what a nice Microcenter location that could be." I just wanted…
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New PC Build - POST issue
Apologies in advance for the essay. Just finished building my first PC. Watched tons of videos, checked 3 different part compatibility checkers, been planning and slowly acquiring parts for months. Complete the build, go to power on, no display. All my RGBs work on case fans, cooler fan, RAM, GPU. Power button on my case…
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Red Devil
This is a build for a customer at the Sharonville location.
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Any ETA on restocks for PowerColor 6800xt
Bought an open box one and it's likely messed up. Tried it in my old setup and then upgraded my motherboard, CPU, and power supply, and I'm having the exact same issues. Prior to GPU swap I had no issues. Would like to exchange for another.
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Budget Blue Iris Video Server
Trying to build a fast, quiet but otherwise budget friendly (~$1500-1700) PC to run Blue Iris as a video/web server. Opinions on this? Custom Intel PC by Micro Center https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=6c243ba8-18ce-4cd8-a42b-d392c93858ad Create a custom PC powered by an Intel® Core™…
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Micro Center Monitor Madness - Gaming and Work Monitor Recommendations!
Intro by @w8deywins Gain a new advantage during Micro Center’s March Monitor Madness Sales event! We have you covered with instant savings, now all you have to do is pick out your new monitor. Luckily for you, we’re here to help with that. Maybe it’s been a while since you upgraded your monitor or you would like to add…
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New Location..?
Hello Micro Center! I just wanted to ask, if you're planning to expand your business to more locations in the US, could you add a Micro Center store in Charlotte, NC? We North Carolinian losers don't have any locations near us, and I feel like a location would fit in Charlotte so well, due to it being a very popular…
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Return a defective item
Is there a way I can return a defective item for a replacement without having to return to a store. I live 3 hours from the nearest Micro Center and had purchased a hard drive when I was in KC along with other items. I returned home 3 hours away and found out the drive is bad. What options are there?
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Heating Issues?
Hey guys, I built out a system on cyberpower a few months back (they built it, I picked parts). I tried to do some research as i'm not an expert in this field but I just want to post my specs and see if anyone has recommendations on things I made need to change. I adjusted my fan curve because I was having GPU heating…
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Post links?
I am new to the forum. I wanted opinions on a custom build. However, "you have to be around for a little while longer before you can post links." Anyone know how long that is? I am eager to get building. Thanks.
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What to do if you get home and custom build doesn't work?
I picked up a custom build from the Westmont location a few hours ago. After getting home, the PC is not functioning--I repeatedly get a BSOD within about 5 minutes of being in Windows. What are my next steps to get this fixed? I live two hours away from the nearest store (the Westmont store).
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PowerBoi - Micro Center Build
PowerBoi - Micro Center BuildI built this gaming PC for general gaming with my friends. Read the full story here
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Does my laptop support dual screens? Laptop Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR laptop and second Screen
Hello Everyone, Does Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QR laptop support dual screen. I have a LG Flatron W2361VG to use as a second screen. Will only display at 640x480 using general display driver. Thanks for your help Peter
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What is SilentUtility?
Hello! I bought a PowerSpec B-789 several months ago, and from the first day of use, I get a error message about 'SilentUtility' . SilentUtility is an application in the System32 directory of Windows on the C drive. Every time I shut the computer down, The error message is the following: SilentUtility - Setting file is…
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Question about special offer bundles
Hello. I'm thinking of making a trip to a microcenter from Maine so i can build a pc for my son and I. Many of the bundles are 1 per household. Am i able to purchase a bundle each for my son and I if he's with me? Or am i able to buy 2 different bundles, like say with different prices or processors? Thanks. Just don't want…
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New Gaming PC Need Assistance
Hello, After eight years of using a laptop for gaming, I am hoping to build a gaming PC that can last for just as long. My Alienware laptop from 2015 has been struggling to play newer games lately even on very low settings and I think it is time to retire it and move on. I am looking to play more recently released games…
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Seeking help/inspiration for MC custom build similar to PowerSpec G472
Hello! I am seeking some opinions on custom build components/options through MicroCenter for a computer very similar to the PowerSpec G472 desktop. While nearly all of the CPU specs, generation, case color/size, price point ($2,500 or less) etc. of the G472 appeal, I was seeking a computer/motherboard that would support an…
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Need help
I would like to put together a desktop computer (preferably Intel based) . I would like to buy all the components through MicroCenter. I do a lot of video editing with it. Some of the "musts" are: top of the line graphics card with lots of memory (must do dual monitors) I would like to have a fast and large c: drive Lots…
