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No way to resend receipt
I bought an open box Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 today at the Houston Micro Center but did not get a receipt in my email. I look at my orders but the blue button to resend receipt is missing which is strange since I went back in for more items and my and purchase does have the option to resend and I was sent a receipt. Can I…
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Looking for advice on new build - don't care about RGB
Hi I'm looking for advice on a new build. I can't post links because I just joined the forums so I listed as text...I don't care much about RGB looking for high end performance in 4k gaming/VR. I am a little lost with choosing the motherboard, RAM, Case. Also would it be worth it to bump up to i9 instead of i7? My budget…
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1440 Gaming PC Recommendations
It's been about a 7 years since I built my last PC. Proud that it has lasted me this long but I think it's time for an upgrade. Currently have a 1070Ti with i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz. I only really play Apex Legends at 1440p and plan to play some Diablo 4 when it releases. For Apex I am trying to get high FPS, I've noticed…
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Can I upgrade an older ASUS Laptop K50IJ HDD to a 1TB SSD? Feasible? What would it cost?
Hello to all. I am thinking about upgrading my old ASUS K50IJ laptop hard drive with a solid state drive. The old HDD is a 300GB and I'd like to up the storage to 1TB SSD. The processor is a 2.0 Gigahertz Pentium Dual Core T4200, with 4 megabytes of memory. It is running Windows 10 Home (x64). I am looking to replace the…
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Budget PC build recommendation
Hi, I was looking to get some guidance on a pc build. I’m completely in the dark, I wanted to come to a local store but it’s just simply too far away. I was wondering if you all could send recommended builds for a budget of $600-$900 that’ll allow room for upgrading. I’m looking to stream and game. I’ll be ordering these…
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Can I add a bundle and save bundle to the custom pc builder?
I'd like to build a pc using the bundle and save bundles. Is there an easy way to do this or do I just select the parts and then they will give me the discount when I pick up the PC? I'd like to have microcenter build the PC.
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Build of the Week 3/3 - 3/9
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: The Aquarium Created by laalaa99stl Chosen by @Vaganza : The Y60 is a…
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Build of the Week 3/17 - 3/23
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: Velka 7 5800x3D Created by Harrison L Chosen by: @ricardo_ortega This…
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Windows 10 computer
This discussion was created from comments split from: Avoiding Windows 11.
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AMD Rewards Code Missing
Hello, I bought an AMD Ryzen 9 7900x & ASUS B650E-F motherboard from Microcenter. Saw that I could redeem the Jedi game on the receipt but had sadly misplaced it. Could you please send me the AMD rewards code electronically? TIA
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Micro Center's CPU Buying Guide - March 2023
Written by Jon Martindale What CPU should you buy in 2023? It’s a tricky choice as there are not only multiple generations of processors from AMD and Intel to consider, but they’re more competitive than ever. There are great CPUs for gaming, others that are perfect for creative workloads, and some amazing budget options…
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Meet Our Service Technicians: Erin H. from Mayfield Heights!
Written by @ronwoodson In a behind-the-scenes interview, I spoke with Erin H, a repair technician in Micro Center's Mayfield Heights service department. Erin shared insights into her daily routine, tips for building and maintaining gaming computers, her most memorable PC build experience, and how she overcomes challenges…
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Returning Previous bought GPU!
Last year I've bought an RTX 2070 Gpu for my PC build, I have also bought a 2yr protection plan for it and it is still active. I was wondering since I've bought a protection plan for the gpu if I'm able to take it back and to replace it with a different gpu product or upgraded gpu and pay the difference ... Or does there…
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Lian Li 205 Mesh Front Panel Only?
Hello there, I recently got the PowerSpec G436 and although I enjoy the case it came in (Lian Li LANCOOL 205) so far, I've come around to start tinkering with it to get the best out of it. Recently I came across the Lian Li 205 Mesh version that seems to be a Microcenter exclusive and thought that the front panel would be…
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Great Service -- Thank you.
Thank you for the great service. I came in with a broken computer and within a half hour I was able to buy a new laptop and have the old computer's information transferred. The service tech and sales person were excellent. Within 10mins, Greg was able to assess my hard drive and transferred the data the same day. He stayed…
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Expand to Austin please!
After seeing Jayz2Cents' awesome video today about the grand reopening of your store in Tustin, CA, I was wondering if you guys had plans to expand in Austin, Texas? Y'know, there's that huge building on N. Mopac Blvd. where Fry's Electronics used to be before they closed down...that would be the perfect spot for an Austin…
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Serial Number on motherboard is different
I recently bought a motherboard because of technical issues. After sending it to microcenter they say that it was a Motherboard issue, so i bought a new motherboard an ASUS Tuf Gaming x570 wifi, however when I tried installing it to my pc switching from the old motherboard it still would not resolve the issue. After…
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Gigabyte Aero Intel Build Guide
Written by @Lambdaben Building a custom PC can be an exciting endeavor that can be easily tailored to meet your specific needs and personal preferences. Selecting the right components for a high-end PC build can be a little daunting but hopefully, this guide can help make the process easier, with the help of Gigabyte’s…
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Build of the Week 3/10 - 3/16
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: Green Machine Created by Nicholas L Chosen by @Vaganza : We're showing…
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Laser Safety - Make The Most of Your Home Laser Cutter or CNC Machine!
Written by Nick Biederman As more home shops begin to use laser cutters, it's important to remember safety procedures. Like most other tools at our disposal, laser cutters are safe when operated correctly but can be dangerous if misused. Today we'll be addressing material hazards, fires, laser exposure, and other common…
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wanna get a budget pc
I wanna get a budget pc for 1080 p gaming preferably a amd gpu the budget is around 700-1000 and with frames i wanna be able to run all games at least at 144 fps and up at around medium maybe high settings if i have to and some streaming while gaming would be nice as well i have 32 gbs of ram already purchased but i want…
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The Next Generation of Gaming Processors - AMD Ryzen 9 X3D Breakdowns and 7950X3D Benchmarks
Written by Sean Mekinda Last year, AMD introduced their X3D line of processors with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Today marks the launch of the next wave of Ryzen X3D processors, starting with the Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D (with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D to follow in April). These processors pack an extra boost for gaming and streaming…
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Question about MicroCenter PC Diagnostic
Was wondering what happens if Microcenter cant find the problem?I've been having random BSODs from high stress gaming, to just browsing the web. I've gone through tons of testing and troubleshooting without luck. Will I still be charged if they dont find out the problem? I've read a lot of reviews about the repair service…
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Receipt for an order that wasn’t mine
Hello, about a week ago, I made a purchase at the Mayfield Heights store, however just yesterday I received a receipt for a purchase that wasn’t mine. It had my name and last 4 digits of a card number, but the items and total were different than what I bought. There hasn’t been any activity on my cards, but this has…
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The Inland Line of Arduino/Raspberry Pi Accessories
While the Inland house brand at Micro Center has long been known for its cables, computer accessories, and more, in more recent years they have added 3D printer filament and Arduino Boards as well as modules and accessories to go with the popular microcontrollers and even single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi.…
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Hands On with the MSI Titan GT77HX - Top-Tier Performance In a Portable Package
Written by @Julia_V The arrival of NVIDIA 40 series laptops has been incredibly exciting for me. Knowing the potential of desktop 40-series GPUs, I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of performance mobile 40-series GPUs could bring. The latest MSI Titan GT77HX 17-inch Gaming Laptop is one of the pinnacle examples of mobile…
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CES 2023: Lenovo Laptops and Your Thoughts!
2023's Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone but not without some big announcements. Our Very own @ronwoodson is particularly excited about the upcoming Lenovo gaming laptops, but don't miss the new upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs! Of course, we also want to hear what our fantastic Community is excited about too!…
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Order History
My complete order history does not show up online. I use my email for every purchase. I have an issue with a Wyze cam that requires a receipt and it's not there. It fact only a couple of the 20+ transactions I've made are listed. How do I get the rest? Thanks!
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Can MicroCenter change the SSD/Memory drives in Dell/Asus/PowerSpec desktops?
Many of your desktops above $3000 that have 1TB SSD, 32GB are already outdated by far. Is there anyway we can make a purchase of a Dell, ASUS or PowerSpec desktop and have Microcenter tech modify them with larger SSDs+DDR5 memory there? Of course that will be extra. I'm being forced to make an Amazon purchase of such a…
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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…
