What GPU should replace my failed 7900 XTX for $1,000–$1,500?
My Sapphire Pulse RX 7900 XTX recently died unexpectedly, and I have about $950 in store credit at Micro Center toward a replacement. I can spend up to…
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Is Black Friday a Good Time to Buy a $1,500 Gaming PC?
I've been thinking about buying a gaming PC for around $1,500 from Micro Center, ideally with an RX 9060 XT and at least 16GB of RAM. I was…
What’s the smartest gaming upgrade path for my AM4 PC before a US trip?
I built my current PC about three years ago and will be traveling through the US in November. Since components are often cheaper there, I'm considering buying upgrades…
Is This RX 9070 XT Prebuilt a Good Choice for 3440×1440 Gaming?
I'm planning a new gaming PC centered around an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. My target is ultrawide 3440×1440 gaming at ideally 100 FPS or more. I'm upgrading…
Should I buy a $1,500 gaming PC now or wait for better deals?
I've been considering buying a gaming PC around Black Friday, especially if there are worthwhile deals at a local computer retailer. I'm aiming for something with an RX…
Is this $3,595 gaming PC build overpriced, and should I switch to the bundle and Radeon GPU?
I'm planning to buy a gaming PC and have the store assemble it, but I'd like a second opinion on compatibility, value, and possible ways to lower the…
How can I build a competitive Fortnite PC with a monitor for under $1,500?
I'm helping my nephew put together a PC for competitive Fortnite, ideally for less than $1,500 including a monitor. There's some flexibility, but the current parts list comes…
How should I choose parts for my first $2,500 gaming PC?
I've been playing PC games since I was very young and have used an iBuyPower prebuilt since 2018. Its current hardware is a GeForce RTX 2070 Super and…
Is This $3,595 Gaming PC Build Overpriced, and Should I Choose the Cheaper Bundle and Radeon GPU?
I'm planning to buy a gaming PC and have the store assemble it, but I'd like a second opinion on compatibility, value, and possible ways to lower the…
Help Choosing Parts for a First-Time $2,500 Gaming PC
I've been PC gaming since I was a kid and have used an iBuyPower prebuilt with an RTX 2070 Super and i7-9700F since 2018. It's starting to struggle…
How can I build a competitive Fortnite PC with a monitor for under $1,500?
My sister-in-law wants to spend ideally less than $1,500 on a gaming PC and monitor for my nephew, who is getting into competitive Fortnite. There is some flexibility,…
RTX 5090 Runs at 85°C After Custom PC Repair—Could the Cooling Fans or Cables Be Loose?
I bought a custom-built gaming PC and recently noticed that the RTX 5090 was running unusually hot. I returned it for inspection, and the technician said a cable…
Which Micro Center CPU bundle makes the most sense for video editing and occasional VR gaming?
My i9-10850K and motherboard recently failed, so I'm looking to replace both. My main workload is video editing, with occasional VR gaming, and I already have an RTX…
Which bundle makes more sense for 1440p gaming: Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
My local Micro Center just restocked both bundles, and I'm trying to decide which one offers the better value. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus bundle is about…
What PC Build Should I Choose for Flight Simulator, CK3, and Modern RPGs?
I'm planning my first PC build and want something well-balanced and optimized for the games I play, without necessarily buying the most expensive hardware available. My main games…
What’s the best balanced PC build for flight simulators, strategy games, and modern RPGs?
I'm planning my first PC build and want something well optimized rather than an unnecessarily high-end system. I mainly play Microsoft Flight Simulator, Crusader Kings III, and newer…
Is a $640 Open-Box Radeon 9070 XT Worth Buying With an Extended Warranty?
I found a PowerColor Radeon 9070 XT listed as open-box for $640 at Micro Center. It seems like a pretty good discount compared with buying one new, but…
Can I build a gaming PC with dual 1440p monitors for $2,000?
I'm planning to build a gaming PC from scratch with a total budget of $2,000 USD. I'd like it to handle games such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth…
What’s the best new DDR5 gaming PC build for 1440p under $1,000?
I'm looking to build a gaming PC that can handle modern AAA games at 1440p and around 60 FPS or better. My budget is about $1,000 before tax,…
Can I Lower the Cost of This First Gaming PC Build?
I'm putting together my first gaming PC for my son and based the parts list on a recommended AMD gaming and streaming build guide. It will mainly be…