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New Mice at Micro Center: April 2022
Written by Sean Mekinda April is wrapping up, and so we wanted to highlight a few mice, brand-new to Micro Center! We've got a number of new gaming mice from SteelSeries as well as a fantastic new vertical mouse from Logitech. So, without further ado, let's get into it! Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse A vertical…
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2022 NVIDIA GPU Buying Guide
GPUs and GPUs are two pieces of hardware that play the largest role in determining the overall performance of your computer. The reason for this is that your GPU processes data from your CPU and renders it in visual format for your eyes to view. If your GPU is not strong enough or missing entirely, it will negatively…
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The 2022 AMD Graphics Card Buying Guide
When it comes to building your PC, it’s reasonable to only want the best—and when it comes to optimizing your rig, the GPU is a huge consideration, if not the most important one. Whether you’re building your first PC or your 20th, it’s important to know about the latest and greatest, which is why this guide will go over…
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Inside AMD's New Ultimate Gaming Processor: Ryzen 7 5800X3D Breakdown and Benchmarks
Written by Sean Mekinda Announced back at CES 2022, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is AMD's newest processor, and the "Ultimate Gaming Processor" thanks to AMD's brand-new 3D V-Cache Technology. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is AMD's first chip to include their 3D V-Cache, which enables the L3 cache to be stacked vertically, drastically…
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2022 Intel 12th Gen Processor Buying Guide
Buying an Intel processor in 2022 is a great plan if you’re looking for powerful, capable CPUs for gaming or productivity. With plenty of cores, sky-high clock speeds, and advanced 10nm process technology, Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake processors are the best of the best at just about every price point. That means you…
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What do you need to know when purchasing a PC case?
Buying a PC case is, in many ways, just as important as buying the components to put in it. A cheap case risks shorting components, sharp edges that can nick errant fingers, and inadequate cooling that won’t help your other hardware perform at its best. You also need to buy the right size and shape of case for your…
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How to Expand Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Your in-home wireless network or “Wi-Fi” is your gateway to the internet and one that’s hard to live without. But even with the latest routers, top-of-the-line modems, and lightning-fast phones and computers, you might still find corners of your house where your internet just doesn’t quite reach. Wi-Fi does have some…
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The GMMK Pro Prebuilt Keyboard – Micro Center’s New Time-Limited Exclusive!
Written by Sean Mekinda Glorious’ brand-new keyboard is out now and available exclusively (for now!) at your local Micro Center – Announcing the GMMK Pro Prebuilt! The GMMK Pro is the newest 75% keyboard from Glorious, a company already known for stellar build construction, incredible style, and remarkable customizability.…
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Intel Core i9-12900KS Breakdown and Benchmark
Intel's brand-new, top-of-the-line, "Worlds Fastest Desktop Processor" is here: the Intel Core i9-12900KS! The Core i9-12900KS comes packed with incredible power, including 16 cores (8 E-cores and 8 P-cores) overclockable to a blistering Turbo speed of 5.50GHZ, 24 threads, DDR5 and DDR4 support, and support for PCIe 5.0.…
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AMD Ryzen 5500, 5600, and 5700X Processor Breakdown and Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmarks
The newest line-up of Zen 3 AMD processors is here for your budget-friendly builds! Built with the full power of the AMD Zen 3 architecture, this trio of CPUs offer stellar performance on a budget - check out our full benchmarks of the Ryzen 5 5600 below! AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Breakdown Socket: AM4 Core Count: 6 Thread Count:…
