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Get a Custom PC Built the Same Day!
If you’re looking for a new computer that’s perfect for your needs, whether it’s for gaming, working/learning from home, or business needs, Micro Center is here for you with our Same Day Build Service! We can build an air-cooled or water-cooled with an all-in-one cooler and have it ready the same day if ordered at least 4…
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First time building a PC. PLease review my parts list. Thanks!
PC purpose To play video games (GTA, Fortnite, Ready or Not, etc.) School (coding) (Seems like I can't post links yet) https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=77c59e97-6c2d-4e91-8513-fb4c657e6c17 I appreciate your time and attention!
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Should I change anything?
I5 12600kf Rx 6600 Msi z790 mobo 16gb of ddr4 3200 ram m.2 1tb ssd Powerspec 750 watt gold psu Hyper 212 cpu cooler Inland X1 Atx case I would use this for gaming and homework. Budget is kinda low
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Champion PCs - Shoan D's Gaming Setup!
I built my gaming computer in late 2020, but I was able to get all the parts that I wanted in it! I mainly use it for gaming, but occasionally I will stream and edit photos. I have not done any video editing yet, but I may in the near future. Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Vermeer 3.7GHz 12-Core AM4 Boxed Processor I went…
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How to Build a Water-Cooled, Powerhouse PC for under $1000!
Written by Sean Mekinda Building a PC on a budget doesn't mean you have to skimp on power. By taking advantage of bundles and high-powered, affordable parts you can put together a PC that can absolutely crush 1080p gaming and easily break into high-frame-rate, 1440p esports and AAA titles! Not only does this build feature…
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The Infinite White PC Build Guide - Making the Most of the Meta Quest 3
Written by @Julia_V While the new Meta Quest 3 is designed to be an entirely wireless, portable VR headset, it can connect to computers for PC-based VR experiences. So, to make the most of that, we designed a PC that has amazing PC VR capabilities - and looks awesome at the same time. My inspiration for this build is the…
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Build a 1440p Gaming PC For Under $1000 - Micro Center Black Friday Deals!
Written by Sean Mekinda Black Friday and its deep discounts present an excellent opportunity to build a gaming rig without breaking the bank. From graphics cards to processors, Micro Center has sales that can unlock access to top-tier components at remarkably affordable prices, enabling you to build a budget-friendly PC…
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Can My Computer Run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?
Written by Jon Martindale Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 might have the same name as the 2011 Call of Duty release, but this is a brand-new game. It’s a sequel to the revamped Modern Warfare 2 from 2022 and is built on an updated version of the Infinity Ward IW Engine. This is version 9.0, with its new water simulation…
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Phantom Liberty Build Guide: Are You Ready for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0?
Written by @Lambdaben As the highly anticipated expansion for CyberPunk 2077: Phantom Liberty draws near, gamers worldwide are gearing up to explore the next chapter in the neon-drenched dystopia. To truly savor this electrifying experience and immerse oneself in the intricate, ever-evolving world of CyberPunk 2077, CD…
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AMD's New Radeon RX 7800 XT: A Sub $1500 1440p Build Guide!
Written by Sean Mekinda AMD's newest GPUs launched just last week and they are very exciting for budget-minded 1440p builders! We've got some early benchmarks in our launch article (we'll have more in-depth breakdowns and benchmarks coming soon!), and the results don't lie: the RX 7800 XT pulled over 100 FPS in both…
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The ProArt North: The Build You Need to Get Creating!
Written by @Vaganza As a designer, I often work with some very powerful systems. These systems could be solid gaming systems, but they often require some additional, specialized hardware to interface with specific tools, both of the hardware and software variety. These requirements, on top of the need for a powerful…
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Alan Wake 2 Build Guide: A Budget-Friendly Build for a AAA Release
Written by Sean Mekinda In a month jam-packed with launches, Alan Wake 2 is looking to be the game that pushes computers to their limits - and with good reason. Remedy's return to Bright Falls already looks stellar, with gorgeous environments and textures, all backed by incredible, ray-traced lighting. As a result,…
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Intel® Core™ 14th Gen Processors Build Guide - High-Power Mid-Range Gaming!
Written by Sean Mekinda Intel's new 14th Gen processors have arrived and with them comes some big changes to their i7-14700K. While all chips do see some improvement (check out our benchmarks here!), the i7-14700K gets a pretty big boost thanks to increased thread and core counts. Compared to last gen's i7-13700K, the…
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Making the most of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D - The Budget Build Guide
Written by Sean Mekinda AMD's brand-new processor launched today! The Micro Center exclusive Ryzen 5 5600X3D is out now, and we've got a full benchmark and breakdown right over here. This budget-friendly chip is equipped with AMD's 3D V-Cache technology to give it a whopping 96MB of L3 cache to increase data transfer…
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The Budget Build for Work and Gaming
Written by @Lambdaben Building a budget PC can be a great way to get the performance you need without breaking the bank. Whether you're a student, gamer, or just looking to save some money, building your own PC can be a rewarding and cost-effective experience. In this article, we'll explore the best components for a budget…
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Champion PCs - Julia V's Media Center!
Written by @Julia_V I own two separate PCs that perform separate tasks at home - one for everyday use, and one for a media center “TV” computer. While my main machine is equipped with an RTX 3080 and a Ryzen 9 5900x, I actually want to talk a little bit about my media center PC instead. This is my current media center…
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The Open Air Build Guide
It’s always exciting when you finally decide you want to build your own PC! I know I was really looking forward to actually building my own PC. My old setup was from high school and was using onboard graphics, which… yikes! Then, a few years ago, I saw this wicked case at Micro Center and knew what I had to do. I was…
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Monitor Madness - A Workhorse PC for Ultrawide Monitors
Written by @Vaganza Up until recently, I was always a proponent of multiple-display setups, as each additional monitor offers more space to work with and, as a result, more utility. That was until I picked up an ultrawide monitor. I frequently work with programs like AutoCAD and have found that an ultrawide monitor just…
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Gigabyte Aero Intel Build Guide
Written by @Lambdaben Building a custom PC can be an exciting endeavor that can be easily tailored to meet your specific needs and personal preferences. Selecting the right components for a high-end PC build can be a little daunting but hopefully, this guide can help make the process easier, with the help of Gigabyte’s…
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Build Guide: The Ultimate Gaming Machine for The Ultimate Gaming Processor
Written by Sean Mekinda The next generation of AMD CPUs with AMD 3D V-Cache technology have arrived and they are gaming monsters. And a monster CPU deserves a monster PC to go with it - so we designed one! And be sure to check out our breakdown and benchmarks to see just how much power the Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs. Whether…
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BYO Month: The AMD Bundle Build
By @Vaganza BYO month is here and we have a ton of great deals on a wide range of PC parts, including some stellar CPU bundle deals. In honor of these great bundles, we put together an AMD-themed build with the free G.Skill 32GB DDR5-6000 bundle as a our base. This is a build with a enough power to run pretty much anything…
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Power In Pink: The Razer Quartz Build Guide
Written by Sean Mekinda The Razer Quartz collection features a unique pink colorway that is sure to stand out in any setup. The Quartz peripherals, such as the keyboard and mouse, are built with the same high-quality and performance that gamers have come to expect from Razer. To match with the Razer Quartz accessories,…
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2022 In Review Build Guide: The Hottest Tech, The Hottest PCs
Written by Sean Mekinda 2022 was a banner year for PC parts. Intel and AMD both released impressive new processors, while AMD and NVIDIA both dropped the next generation of graphics cards. And, of course, Intel entered the GPU arena with their Arc graphics cards. With the year wrapping up, we thought it would be fun to…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Build Guide: The Ultimate 1440p Machine
Written by Sean Mekinda NVIDIA's long-awaited GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has arrived and is proving itself to be an incredible card for 1440p gaming, with 120+ FPS in modern, cutting-edge games like F1 2022 and A Plague Tale: Requiem. So, while it can absolutely handle 4K gaming (with some high frame rates!) we decided to design…
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Build Guide: Max Power Gaming
Written by Sean Mekinda The next generation of AMD GPUs has arrived! The Radeon RX 7000 is now available at Micro Center, and we wanted to celebrate with a no-holds barred, push-it-to-the-max, absolutely crazy gaming rig that'll take advantage of the brand-new AMD RDNA 3 architecture (not sure what that is? Check out our…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 - The Style AND Substance Build Guide!
Written by Sean Mekinda The second card in NVIDIA's 40 Series has arrived! Today, the GeForce RTX 4080 was launched and, in honor of this fantastic mid-to-high-end card, we put together a build that won't just complement it well, it'll look really really good while doing so, thanks to a sleek silver and white theme running…
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Pushing the Limits of Processing Power: The Intel 13th Gen Build Guide
Written by Sean Mekinda The brand-new Intel Core i9-13900K is absolutely not messing around with it comes to speed and power (check out our benchmarks for proof!). So, if you're building a computer with it, it deserves nothing less than the best. You wouldn't put a 165Hz monitor on a PC from the 90s, would you? Here's what…
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Getting Spooky: Three Halloween Inspired PC Builds!
Written By @Lesaol and @Vaganza, photos by @Elliot_L Building your very own computer system can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, especially when thinking about aesthetics and a theme. For the month of October, we put together three parts lists to fit that Halloween theme: One all-white “Ghost” theme for our…
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The Streaming Setup Build - From Your Motherboard to Your Microphone
Written by @Rayy_Goss Streaming is becoming more and more popular and shows no signs of slowing down. There are tons of streamers out there, and maybe you’ve been saving up for the opportunity to build your own streaming setup and begin your journey on popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Well in this article,…
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The Unbeatable Behemoth: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Build Guide
Written by Sean Mekinda NVIDIA's super-powered GeForce RTX 4090 has arrived and to celebrate we designed the highest-end PC we could imagine to go along with this killer card. We put together a breakdown of everything new with the GeForce RTX 4090, including the new-and-improved DLSS 3 and third-gen Ray Tracing Cores! With…
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The First-Time Builder MSI Gaming PC Guide
Written by @Lambdaben MSI has a gorgeous selection of PC peripherals, so let’s build an all-MSI gaming rig to go with them! Our aesthetic is a white and black build designed to highlight the MSI’s versatility in PC components while matching the Optix monitor and MSI Vigor keyboard and mouse. All MSI build by Erik Y…
