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Bios update
Why do i keep getting a OEMID mismatch message when trying to update bios on my powerspec G728 pc ?
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Is there anything you would change to Livin' like Lian Li?
It's been awhile since I built a custom pc, I want to be able to play games at 4K ( like KCD2, BM: Wukong, RDR2, and future titles ) and also get a stable FPS of 60+ with the whole build lasting me many years with proper maintenance. Below is what I configured at the Columbus MicroCenter. I liked the Lian Li TL fans more…
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Asus monitor
I am an 86 year old disabled vet and have trouble getting to the store particularly bringing an item in. I had a computer built at Micro Center which has worked well but I bought an ASUS monitor and the toggle hardly functions at all and I see display port several times although I have changed the cable to one that is…
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1st time PC builder - what should i do?
hey friends! first time pc builder here - looking to invest in a good, functional set up for every day use. i'm a lighting designer/lighting technician for major concerts and festivals and will be running software on this set up that fully renders lighting, as well as programs lights (might take up a chunk of ram). i also…
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Looking for Advice on PC Building
Hello, I've been having trouble deciding which build is the best for me. I've tried asking on PC building discords, but I want to try and get other opinions. It seems like their general consensus was to get me to go with a cheaper power supply with higher end GPUs, and I'm not really sure if that's a great idea all things…
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2013 PC looking for an upgrade
Hello! Thanks for looking at this post. I am finally at a time where I can no longer update windows properly due to my mother board and the games my friends are playing will no long work on the lowest graphics settings on my PC. It has been a journey. When I bought my PC in 2013 it was just about the best I could get (a…
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Want to Schedule a Build
Have a build all picked out but have my own case that I want to bring over to have components installed (Marietta, GA store). How do I schedule a visit to the store to have them do my build? There are no phone numbers specific to the Marietta store.
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How to Schedule Build?
Have a build all picked out but have my own case that I want to bring over to have components installed (Marietta, GA store). How do I schedule a visit to the store to have them do my build? There are no phone numbers specific to the Marietta store.
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Windows Activation
Hello I recently bought parts for a build, and I am having an issue activating the Windows license. At first I thought my son accidentally threw away the box, but we found it and the license key was not on it. I was able to find it going through the registry but it still gives an error. We also tried doing it through the…
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Activating Windows
Hello I recently bought parts for a build, and I am having an issue activating the Windows license. At first I thought my son accidentally threw away the box, but we found it and the license key was not on it. I was able to find it going through the registry but it still gives an error. We also tried doing it through the…
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How does this build list look?
Hello, I am looking to build a custom PC that will work well with Adobe both Creative Cloud and Photoshop Elements where I have been doing some basic photo editing as well as 1080p slideshow/video exports, Autodesk Fusion modeling for 3D printing, and everyday Office and web browsing. I would like to be able to easily meet…
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Building a new PC soon, is this list good?
List is https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=f0d84d6a-3513-407f-9230-5993105f8477 As for budget this is pretty much the most I can afford right now (Going to be using the CPU/motherboard/RAM bundle). I'll be going through college and finding work with this PC so it needs to be alright for…
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I have a new Powerspec G913. Can someone please tell me how to adjust the lights?
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Performance on a lower resolution than 1080?
Currently im using 2 TVs. 1 is a smart tv 3840x2160 resolution. Ive been gaming on this at 1440. My 2nd is 1368x760, ive been using it to have discord open and such. Obviously the TV is killing me frame wise, im aware. I was trying to find info on the 2nd resolution, and all i could find is its an older pc resolution. Will…
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Micro Center 512GB USB flash drive stuck in read-only mode
I have a Micro Center flash drive, and I was copying data to it on my MacBook, but I accidentally took it out before the transfer was completed, and now it is stuck in read-only mode and I can't seem to get it out of this mode. Does anyone know how to get it back into read-write mode so I can use it again? Also, I do not…
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PowerSpec G914 Software Issues
Moved this discussion to the correct forum (PowerSpec) under the same title, sorry about that!
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How much would it cost to transfer to new pc case
I bought a PowerSpec G757 Gaming PC in November and was curious how much it would cost to transfer to a new PC case I bought on amazon. The new case is a darkFlash ATX Mid-Tower Gaming PC Case, Back Plug-in BTF Motherboard, with 4 ARGB Fans Computer Case, Full View Curve Glass Dual-Chamber PC Case, Type C Port, Supports…
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PowerSpec Gaming Laptop Freezes/Restarts When Plugging in External Monitor
Hi everyone. This is my first post, Im new to the forum. Ive been researching this issue for a couple weeks and cant seem to find a fix. When I plug in an HDMI external monitor or television the laptop will see it and run it fine for a few minutes. As soon as I move an app to the monitor it starts freezing and after about…
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Adafruit Matrix Portal S3 Availability?
It appears that the Matrix Portal S3 is sold-out everywhere. When does Micro Center expect this item to be in-stock? Does Micro Center have any information about this item? Thanks.
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Do open box Asrock GPUs have any warranty?
I reserved an open box Asrock GPU for pickup, but after digging a little bit I'm concerned that the item has no warranty. When I reserved the item, Micro Center stated that it had what remained of a 3 year manufacturers warranty. But Asrock's website states that they only offer a 1 year warranty, and after talking with…
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About the 2-year plan return
I bought a 9800X3D with the Micro Center 2-year plan. This CPU makes my games lag and stutter, and I’m 100–200 FPS lower than my friend on the same build. Can I return it and pay the difference to upgrade to the 9900X3D?
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I am looking to replace both my laptop and tablet - looking for recommendations
I want to replace my older HP laptop and Samsung tablet. My laptop doesn't hold a charge and must be plugged in to be used for more than 30 minutes. Yes, I recently had the battery replaced. The laptop is several years old so I am thinking I'd replace with a new laptop. My old laptop has the 360 degree hinge, but I never…
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Enabling XMP makes "SoC/Uncore OC Voltage" increase to 1.3V and highlights it red in BIOS, need help
Hello, I have a Powerspec G520 I bought from Microcenter a year ago. I just found out what XMP is and realized it was performing at 4800 mt/s instead of 6000. So I went into bios and enabled the XMP profile. However, when I did this, it changed a few settings and one of them was called SoC/Uncore OC Voltage or VDD_SOC, and…
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Guidance on Satisfaction Guarantee for Intermittent Dock Failure
Hello, I’m looking for guidance on the correct in-store process under the Satisfaction Guarantee. I purchased a Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station from the Brooklyn location. The dock has developed intermittent display output failures — external monitors will sometimes fail to enumerate despite correct…
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How do I request a location?
I would LOVE a location in Western PA, Pittsburgh would be the perfect place with the infrastructure readily available, the large tech community, and growing population. Its also a relatively affordable area to live. It would be ideal for anyone in Southern Ohio, West Virginia, Northern Maryland and Middle PA. A huge…
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Ultimate Atari Arcade Fight Stick
I recently tried to boot up the Ultimate Atari Arcade Fight Stick, but it will not boot. It freezes at the four colored Raspberry Pi screen. I have checked the power supply and it seems to be fine. I have pulled the SD card and it seems to contain files. There seems to be an issue with the SD card not booting up. Is there…
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AM5 build won’t POST. No-RAM shows DRAM Q-LED, but any DDR5 installed = PSU click and dead
Hey all - I’m stuck on a new AM5 build and I’m trying to figure out if this points to a bad motherboard vs PSU. Parts: Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ASUS TUF GAMING B650E-E WIFI, Corsair RM1000x, RTX 3080 (tested with and without), Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, 32GB DDR5 (and I also tested a known-good DDR5 UDIMM from another PC). Setup: board…
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Need Upgrade Advice – PC
Need Upgrade Advice – PC + Monitor (1440p → 5K2K OLED?) Current PC: CPU: Ryzen 7 5700G GPU: RTX 3060 12GB Mobo: Gigabyte B550 UD AC RAM: 16GB DDR4 Storage: 500GB NVMe + 1TB HDD OS: Windows 11 Current Monitor: Dell S3220DGF 31.5″ curved, 2560×1440 165Hz (currently running 120Hz) VA panel, FreeSync / G-SYNC Compatible…
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Advice on Ryzen 7 7800 + 9070 XT Build - Newbie, Compact, mITX or mATX, Performance-Focused, No RGB
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=c72183e4-5acd-4b0e-8412-a010f50ad5c0 New to PC building—need advice on a build with AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and RX 9070 XT GPU. Goals: High performance (gaming/productivity at 1440p/4K), portable for travel/LAN, compact (mini-ITX?), minimalistic design…
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What do you guys see wrong with this build?
Hello guys, I have bought the parts below for my new build. Any ideas for change or do you see anything wrong with the parts i chose for this build? Or do you think if there is any accessories I should buy to make this all work flawlessly? AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D AM5 Processor ASUS X870E-P PRO WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard Corsair…
