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Installing Crucial BX500 2.5 inch SSD into PowerSpec G225
Is there a specifications video showing how to install a Crucial BC500 2.5 SSD CT2000BX500SSD1 into a PowerSpec G225? When I purchased the SSD at the Micro Center store should I been asking for information on where my storage bay is located and if I need to go back to purchase the adapter bracket, SATA Data Cable, and SATA…
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Why can't I speak to the local builder?
Funny thing. All day long I get ads from PC builders trying to entice me to buy something. Now that I want to build something, I can't find a phone number to the local Micro Center builder. I went to the online PC builder and added the parts. It got confusing from there. It asked if I wanted "Same day assembly". I clicked…
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Baby Sis - Micro Center Build
Baby Sis - Micro Center BuildI built this little guy for my sister's birthday after she had asked for her own PC for months now Read the full story here
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Powerspec G436 Power Supply replacement issue
Hi folks! I'm having an interesting PSU issue. I bought a new Corsair HX1200 to upgrade my existing PC (with headroom for a GPU upgrade at some point). I've been building my own PCs for like the past 20 years, but due to GPU shortages I bought a premade last year, a Powespect G436, because it came with a 3070. So I install…
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MicroCenter charged me twice for 1 order
I bought 1 CPU in-store. And the next two days, when I check my credit card. There are 2 transactions with the same price as my CPU order. What should I do to correct this problem? p/s: I still have the paper receipt and online receipt.
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MOM NEEDS HELP
My son wants to learn to build computers. I'm thinking for Christmas I want to get him all the parts necessary to build his own gaming PC. You learn by doing. Unfortunately, I have no computer knowledge what so ever and I really want it to be a surprise for him. Can anyone please tell me all of the components I would need…
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Second Opinions and Suggestions
Looking to build a new PC and wanted to get thoughts on this config.
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New Hard Drive, Reinstalling Windows and Drivers - Problems
I have a Power Spec G350 that is about 5 years old. I only use it for stock trading and Plane. It recently started acting strangely and wouldn't boot up. Would start into a mode that would ask if I wanted to repair or reinstall windows. No options would work. Took the computer to the mother ship (MC) and they suggested a…
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Do you extend pick up if the store is closed on one of the days that I was supposed to pick up?
I just noticed that the store is closed tomorrow, and I was supposed to go and pick up my reserved product first in the morning. Also, tomorrow is the final day of my reservation :( So will it extend to Friday, automatically, in this scenario? Thanks.
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Inland filament types and properties
PLA: Cheap, low temperature resistance, and relatively brittle, this material is a WONDERFUL all rounder with amazing dimensional accuracy and some of the highest tensile strength of most hobby materials most people start printing with this and stick to it because of its cost effectiveness and versatility PLA+: very…
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Store and website inventory discrepancy on Black Friday
I think Microcenter needs a better system in place during Black Friday with inventory. I just went to NY Flushing store this morning 11/25 for the AMD 7000 series bundle with free memory 6000J362X16FX5. The website states “17 NEW IN STOCK at Flushing Store - Buy In Store” for the memory kit and yet it was sold out at the…
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Did i pair my cpu/gpu combo correctly?
GPU: RX 6600 CPU: RYZEN 5 3600 Motherboard: B Asrock B450 pro r2 RAM: 16GB crucial ballistix 3200mhz I always notice on most games my computer “struggles” to produce at least 60 fps at a consistent rate.
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swap
can i swap out my pc for a different one
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price protection for 7950x purchase
Hi there! I purchased a 7950x a little less than 2 weeks ago on my microcenter card @ 699. The price has gone down to 573 (see attached). Could you please process a price protection request? Please let me know how to process this. Thanks! Thanks!
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Are there any good worth-while microcenter alternatives to these parts?
I have a couple parts on my PC parts list thingy that are not available or maybe have not even been sold from micro-center whatsoever, so I am asking if there are any go-to replacements that I could be pointed towards which still function the same and are on the same level and price point as these parts. I also have…
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LianLi lancool III Tg black rgb missing motherboard screws
I purchased this tower and the box didn't have any sticker on it saying that it has been previously but after opening it and fitting the motherboard in, I found that I never got the motherboard screws. It seems like I didn't get a whole package of screws from reading the manual. Is there an option where i cam come in…
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Will Microcenter extend their return policy Black Friday?
Will you guys extend your return policy for this shopping season till next year?
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Can I get the free RAM bundle with an open-boxed 7950x?
I see that there's an open-boxed AMD R9-7950x CPU in stock these days, and the price is really tempting. However, can I get the free memory bundle that comes with a regular 7950x if I purchase it?
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Photography/Video Editing Build
Hi, first time builder here! Looking to build out a strong kit for photography/video editing. Might get the team at MC to build or do myself. Key programs right now are Photoshop and Lightroom. Do want to start doing more video editing once I have a more powerful machine. I don't do any gaming, don't care about RGB…
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What is the usual wait time for in-store pickup orders?
I placed an in-store pickup order a few hours ago, but still have not received an email for it. What is the usual wait time for these orders to be fulfilled?
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I online ordered a new item and picked it up but it was previously used. How to fix?
I don't want to waist another day of driving because someone decided to take a return item and put it back on the self as new instead of used. How can I get a hold of the store manager to make this right? Thanks, David
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Does MicroCenter service the Steam Deck?
As far as upgrading (storage, thumbstick replacement, OS and dual boot)?
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3D Printing Tip of the Month: How to Reduce Stringing
Do your 3D prints have excessive stringing issues? Even after re-leveling the bed, adjusting nozzle & bed temps, increasing and decreasing z-offset, lowering print speed, and adjusting every other parameter of your print and 3D printer? Did you try drying your filament? If you're hearing hissing or popping when you’re 3D…
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Some questions.
I've got all the basics chosen for a tower build, but I've got some questions. Does choosing a water cooling kit negate the need for a heatsink? I've never had a computer with a fancy cooling system before, so I'm a bit clueless on all that. If I'm going for function over aesthetics: Do I need to choose case fans in the…
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A powerspec B244 .. It keeps forgetting whatever is connected to the USB ports, what gives ??
My name is Victor Rossi, I am a retired Mechanical Engineer, 81 Years old, not very computer savy,but have successfully build some of my own desktops.
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Price adjustment
I purchased a Sonos sound bar last Thursday from the Rice store in Houston and then the item is on sale $180 cheaper, can I get a price adjustment
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order pending
My order has been pending for 5 days but i got the 1-3 days shipping. what’s going on?
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New Law Enforcement discount?
Hey Y'all, Hope all is well. I've noticed that the First Responder / Law Enforcement discount has recently changed. I'm in the DC area, and it seems that each of the three stores is now applying that discount, if they do at all, differently. Is there an official statement from big MC on how the discount is currently…
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No Uncharted code with Ryzen 5950x purchase
Hi, I just purchased a Ryzen 5950x cpu but didn't receive the code for Uncharted. Can you help?
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CANT CHECKOUT BECAUSE ERROR, HELP??
I cannot place any reservations due to my cart giving me "ERROR...Try again later" whenever I try to go into it. This occurs both on the phone and on PC. It has been days, more than a week actually that this problem has been going on. I have signed in and out of the account but it does not fix it. I cannot for the life of…
