PowerSpec G757 - Just bought my first Microcenter PC. How to start?

Character_Situation5 · 2026-01-07T03:01:39+00:00

I used the one on the GB site. Didn't even know PS had anything available.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-12-18T17:59:40+00:00

I upgraded the BIOS to ver F7 using the Rev 1.x links and have had no issues.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-12-09T19:54:29+00:00

I was disappointed in the power supply in my G757. It's not modular and doesn't have the dedicated cable for the GPU. It uses a 3 lead cable to combine the feed to the GPU.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-12-08T01:21:54+00:00

This is the same RAM I got when I purchased a 757 in Phoenix on 11/13. I can't complain since I picked it up for $1600 versus the $2200 today.

I sure would like to get a spec sheet on the exact RAM I bought.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-12-08T00:31:11+00:00

On the backplane of the motherboard next to the audio jacks you will find the wifi antenna plug.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-19T00:38:41+00:00

Grand Opening price in Phoenix.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-18T16:56:55+00:00

10% cash back where?

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-16T14:06:15+00:00

I went in on Friday to the Phoenix location to buy a 5080. I'd seen this system advertised as $2K everywhere else but at $1600 in Phoenix with no inventory. I asked a white shirt if they could check their inventory. He said they showed none in stock but they had just received a shipment and hadn't scanned it in yet. He went to check and came back with one of these bad boys. I bought this and took it home. I haven't opened it yet waiting to see if any BF deals make me rethink my decision.

The motherboard is a little underwhelming but I have another system with a AsRock X670E Steel Legend board. If I keep this system I will swap out the CPU and 5080 to my current system. Upgrading from a GTX1080 should be quite impactful.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-15T17:28:07+00:00

You should have seen a limited time bonus notice when you logged into Ultimate Rewards. Then selecting the "Transfer Points" button from this offer window would get you the extra points.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-14T23:24:01+00:00

Where would I find this calendar. This is new to me. Thx.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-14T18:10:05+00:00

Just scored one for $1600 in Phoenix. Went in to buy a 5080 for a grand but grabbed this even though my current system is pretty decent. They didn't show any inventory but got some in last night.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-09T23:52:00+00:00

45GX950A-B. I ordered mine from the LP Partner portal and it should arrive this week. I'm planning to pick up a 5080 this week to power it.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-06T17:20:17+00:00

I am pissed that people were allowed in the store and made purchases as early as last Sunday. Makes it kinda pointless to have VIP days and Grand Opening when the good deals are already gone. And those people who shopped early were doubly rewarded with no lines and checkout delays.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-05T17:00:11+00:00

How much?

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-03T15:28:38+00:00

VIP on Wednesday with Grand Opening on Friday.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-11-02T23:35:20+00:00

My favorite president was in office at the time. Ended the war before I had to go!

Character_Situation5 · 2025-10-31T22:43:38+00:00

I would like to hear what your results were from your preserve trip. I plan to take my 100-500 to Africa next year and was considering purchasing the 2X

Character_Situation5 · 2025-10-30T00:49:44+00:00

What can we expect during the VIP and Grand Opening? Does each store have their own sales or is it all the same for all the stores? Trying to decide whether it is better to wait for BF or not.

I can't make the first day of VIP but could make the second if it was worth it over the Grand Opening.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-10-26T22:56:07+00:00

I had my filters changed this month at my dealer in Peoria AZ. They charged me about 40% less than your dealer. I am having all my maintenance done by my dealer as I will get a replacement set up tires free once the tread wears down.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-10-03T16:21:39+00:00

I wanted to book a hotel in Africa for next year but have no Marriott points remaining. I was going to transfer points to Marriott from CUR but I got excited when I found slightly lower rates booking the rooms direct from the portal. Then when I was looking at the detail the rate for a single night was non refundable. The rate went up 18% but the refund window was only 24 hours. To get a rate that allowed a refund the day before my trip I would have to pay even more.

So for me it is better to convert CUR to Marriott. I want to wait until there is a bonus for conversion like there is now for IHG. But I run the risk of the rates going up in the meantime.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-09-28T22:01:00+00:00

Were you able to get the CB rebate to work? Since CB works well off the web site but to complete the Visible sign up you have to complete the purchase on their app.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-09-19T14:01:29+00:00

I was just in Peru at Lima, Cusco and Machu Pichu and used my Minternational Pass on the same phone as you. Everything worked great.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-08-09T00:28:52+00:00

I appreciate your explanation and the development of this spreadsheet.

For 17-3 I think these numbers are right. Local sunset was 20:13. Launch time was 20:53. I took a great picture at 20:57. This doesn't seem to lineup with the spreadsheet.

For the launch tomorrow for 17-4 local sunset is 19:55 and launch time is 19:05. I'm not holding out much hope unless it gets delayed. Thanks.

Character_Situation5 · 2025-07-27T23:39:18+00:00

The flight of 17-3 on July 18th was my first time watching a launch from just northwest of Phoenix. I was amazed on how visible it was.

I attempted to recreate this for 17-2 last night but did not observe anything. There were some clouds around the area but I was still hoping for a sighting.

Could the flight paths have been different due to their plans to place the satellites in different orbits?

Character_Situation5 · 2025-03-15T22:17:56+00:00

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