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Intel Arc A770 Benchmarks - An Incredibly Solid Mid-Range Card
Written by Sean Mekinda Intel has officially entered the graphics card arena (you can check out our breakdown over here for full details!), so we sat down with their new 16GB Arc A770 and put it through the wringer to get an idea of how it'd perform under daily use. Check out our results below: Our System: Intel Arc A770…
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A Challenger to the CPU Throne - Intel Core i9-13900K Benchmarks
Written by Sean Mekinda Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors are here (not sure what's new? Check out our overview!) and we got a chance to try out the Core i9-13900k. Unsurprisingly, Intel has delivered another blisteringly fast, top-of-the-line processor. So, we put it to the test. Here are our benchmarks: Our System:…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Benchmarks: Stable 8K Gaming is Here
Written by Sean Mekinda The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is here, and on top of a build guide and announcement, we got to spend some time benchmarking this behemoth of a card and, unsurprisingly, it crushes anything and everything we can throw at it. Check out our results below: Our System: ASUS GeForce RTX 4090 TUF Gaming…
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Beginner's VR Setup Buying Guide - Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Quest 2 - An Affordable Headset for Anyone Wanting to Get into VR Following the recent launch of the Oculus
Quest 2, there has never been a better time to immerse yourself in the world of
VR. And yes, I say this knowing full well that consumer VR experiences are in
their relative infancy. VR as a technology has been…
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Getting Creative On The Go - The Best Laptops and Tablets for Art
Written by @Julia_V Looking for new tech to power your creative ambitions? As a 3D art student and digital artist, I am always looking out for machines that can handle content creation software such as Blender, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Game Development tools such as Unreal Engine. There are a ton of laptops and tablets on…
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Micro Center Champions Recommend: Power Supplies
Intro and PowerSpec 850 by @tbarggs The power supply, or PSU, is one of the most important parts of a PC build. This component alone determines whether everything will be supplied with enough power to run or not. So, you always want to make sure you have a quality power supply. Our Micro Center champions have put together…
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Micro Center Champions Recommend: Your Next Motherboard
ASUS X570-E ROG Strix Gaming WiFi II Motherboard by @Shoan041 The ASUS X570-E ROG Strix Gaming Motherboard is an excellent all-around motherboard for gamers or editors alike with a Ryzen AM4 processor. ASUS is known for their high-quality products and this is no exception. I’m frequently recommending this board because of…
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Micro Center Champion Recommendations: RAM
Intro by @JeremyS So, you’re looking to buy new or upgrade your RAM! While RAM is amongst the easiest upgrades to your PC, there are a few things you should keep in mind: 1. Never mix and match RAM kits.: Whether building new or adding more RAM to an existing system, you absolutely want to make sure that your RAM is…
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Back To School 2022: The Apple Ecosystem
Intro and MacBook Pro by @Vaganza We’re inching closer and closer to the new semester, and back-to-school season is already in full swing. And if you’re heading to college, you’re probably looking for a new computer to take with you. Personally, I (and our Micro Center Champions below!) recommend the Mac line, as its core…
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Summer Laptop Buying Guide - Recommended by Micro Center Champions!
Looking for a new laptop this summer? We asked our Champions to put together some of their favorite laptops for a variety of uses. From everyday browsing to high-end on-the-go gaming, we've got them all recommended. And if you're still not sure what laptop is right for you, stop in at your local Micro Center and talk to…
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Back to School 2022 - The Back To School Custom PC Build Guide
Written by Lucas Coll Every student needs a PC for school work, whether it’s a laptop or a desktop. But you should never overlook the classic custom-built desktop computer, as it offers an incredible amount of comfort, utility, ease of upgrades, customization, and future-proofing. Building your own PC is the best way to…
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Intel Buying Guide 2022: Laptops and Desktops
Written by Sean Mekinda Intel has been and remains an industry leader for a very good reason: they make fantastic processors. So, let’s look at why people choose Intel CPUs, and what type of Intel option might make the most sense for your unique use case. Image: Intel Why choose Intel for your PC? Intel has long been a…
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2022 AMD Processor Buying Guide
Written by Sean Mekinda AMD features many of the best CPUs in the industry thanks to the widespread adoption of the Ryzen 5000 generation. They offer a wide range of processor options for a variety of uses, from top Ryzen gaming CPUs to AMD processors for more budget-conscious builders. High-end AMD CPUs can conquer just…
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Back To School Buying Guide 2022: Headphones, Bags, and More!
Written by Sean Mekinda Summer is drawing to a close and more and more families are hitting the stores to buy this year’s school supplies for their children. Sure, everybody will need pencils, notebooks, and binders, but in an increasingly technical world, they might just need a little bit more than that. With a full…
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Back To School Buying Guide 2022: Desktops
Written by Sean Mekinda In our dynamic digital world, a computer is almost necessary. College students know the need for a personal computer too well, but many elementary, middle, and high school students are still in some form of hybrid schooling or fully remote. No matter the type of student, online schooling and…
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The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533ZW-XS96 is a Mobile PC Gamers Dream!
Written By @Shoan041 I recently had the pleasure of testing out the Asus Rog Strix SCAR 15 G533ZW-XS96 gaming laptop and it is an incredible piece of hardware. No matter what I was doing – gaming, editing, streaming, or just browsing the web – the SCAR handled it with ease and power to spare. The Specs The insides of this…
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Hands-On with the HP OMEN 17-ck1021nr
Written By @Julia_V The new HP OMEN 17-ck1021nr featuring the latest 12th Generation Intel Processor provides great gaming and multitasking performance on an elegant 17-inch QHD display. The product tagline, “Don’t Bring Your Desk, This’ll Be Plenty” accurately describes my experience with the HP OMEN. Not only is it a…
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Racing Simulator Guide
Get ready to shift into high gear with the best sim racing equipment for 2021! Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many online events have come to light for the general public. A major one is Racing Simulation or Sim Racing. It’s taken the online world by storm as virtual Grand Prixs and other races featuring real drivers…
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Micro Center Champion Recommendation: The SteelSeries Setup
By @Shoan041 The decision for a good gaming experience does not stop at obtaining the right parts for your PC. One of the most important decisions is to pick out Accessories that you like and are also good for the job. It can be overwhelming to see all the options available to pick from. There are many good options to…
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Desktop Deals Month - The Micro Center Champion PowerSpec Recommendations!
Desktop Deals month is in full swing, with tons of incredible sales on incredible PCS, like $950 off the Micro Center exclusive ASUS ROG Strix GA35! You can check out the full list of Desktop Deals over here, but if you're looking for suggestions, our Champions put together this list of their personal recommendations!…
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AMD Computer Buying Guide – Laptops to Gaming Desktops
AMD computers are some of the most reliable on the market, thanks in no small part to their high-quality design and high-powered specs. Modern AMD chips are built on their renowned Zen 3 architecture, featuring lower latency, higher efficiency, and a total redesign over the previous Zen 2 to bring even further enhancements…
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How to Know What Graphics Card to Get
If you’re looking to build a top-notch gaming computer, one of the first things you need to consider is the graphics card. This is the single most important piece of hardware for overall performance, as it determines the speed and quality of your game’s graphics. In addition to gaming, high-performance graphics cards are a…
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New GPUs from AMD: The Radeon RX 6650 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6950 XT + RX 6750 XT Benchmarks!
Written by Sean Mekinda AMD has launched a new wave of graphics cards today: the AMD Radeon 6650 XT, 6750 XT, and 6950 XT. All three cards build on the legacy of their predecessors, refining their design and power to boost their capabilities even further, making the Radeon RX 6950 XT the most powerful card of AMD's 6000…
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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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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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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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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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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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See The Difference: Picking Your Perfect Monitor
Do you know your resolution from your refresh rate? Your IPS from your TN? Your G-Sync from your Freesync? Even if you do, it might be worth a quick refresher before you buy your next monitor. Buying a monitor is one of the most important steps when it comes to building or accessorizing your PC. No matter how powerful your…
