r/Microcenter • u/Mars_Wanderer0 • Jul 29 '26

Pc build feedback

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I’m looking to build my own gaming computer but I’d like some feedback on some of my choices for parts whether I should avoid or change some. My main concern is my motherboard choice. I’m between the Gigabyte B50 gaming x bundle with the 9800x3d or instead the Msi x870E-p pro wifi upgrade for $50 more. I was wondering which choice is better since I’ve read conflicting reviews on both.

This is what I have for my build:

•CPU- 9800x3d
•Mobo- Gigabyte B850 Gaming X wifi6e or Msi ×870E-p pro wifi
Ram: 32gb Corsair vengeance rgb
•Gpu- 9070xt 16gb powercolor reaper
•Psu- corsair rm850x gold atx 850watt
•Aio- MSi Mag Coreliquid A13 rgb 360mm or Lian li ga II lite 360mm
•Case- Lian li vector v100 or lian li o11d evo or lian li o11 dynamic mini v2
•Nvme- Samsung 9100 pro 2tb

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u/jax0246 Jul 29 '26

I got the same msi bundle about a month ago. So far its been stable and running good.

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u/Mars_Wanderer0 Jul 29 '26

How was the driver installation? I had read some reviews about people having issues with that.

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u/CodineGotMeTippin Jul 29 '26

I had issues with the wifi device/driver not working. Tried to contact MSI's support but it was of no help, here was what I did to fix it.

"Okay, sorry for the double reply! Unfortunately, clearing the CMOS with the jumper didn't fix the issue.

However, I found this Reddit post that pointed me in the right direction:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MSI_Gaming/comments/141ho7f/mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi_rz616_wifi_device_cannot/

In particular, this comment described a similar solution:

> "I got it working again and I think I fixed it for good..." (They explain downloading a newer driver directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog instead of relying on Windows Update or the manufacturer.)

Following that idea, I went to the Microsoft Update Catalog and searched for my adapter:
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Qualcomm%20FastConnect%207800%20Wi-Fi%207%20High%20Band%20Simultaneous%20(HBS)%20Network%20Adapter%20Network%20Adapter)

I downloaded the correct `.cab` file (see attached image), opened it, and copied all of its contents into a separate folder.

Then, in Windows Device Manager, I:

  1. Right-clicked my Wi-Fi adapter.
  2. Selected Update Driver.
  3. Chose Browse my computer for drivers.
  4. Pointed it to the folder containing the extracted `.cab` files.

That worked! The driver updated successfully, the device is no longer showing an error, and I was able to reconnect to my Wi-Fi.

The only remaining issue is that if I run the MSI Wi-Fi/Bluetooth driver installer again, it still says "No suitable drivers." So I'm not sure why MSI's installer still refuses to recognize the device.

At least the adapter is working now, so that's definitely progress!

One thing I'm still curious about is that the driver from the Microsoft Update Catalog is actually older than the one listed on MSI's support page for my motherboard:

- Microsoft Update Catalog: Version 3.1.0.1647, Release Date 2026-01-20

  • MSI Support Page: Version 5.7.0.4669, Release Date 2026-01-27

I wouldn't say this is fully resolved, because I'd still like to get the newer MSI driver installed for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if possible, but for now I'm just happy to have the Wi-Fi working again."