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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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How to Recover Lost Photos on your iPhone
The Apple iPhone is one of the most popular electronics ever made. Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone market; and introducing a new age of touch screen mobile devices. Almost 2 billion iPhones have been sold since then. And unfortunately, at least a few of those iPhones have suffered…
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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…
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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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TV Buying Guide
Looking to spruce up your home theater with a new TV, but not sure where to begin? New TV terms and styles throwing you for a loop? We’ve got you covered. We’ve broken down all the most common terms and styles in this guide, and even offer recommendations along the way. Factors to Consider When TV Shopping Before diving…
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The Big Differences Between Windows 10 and 11
By Ben Price Looking for more Windows 11? We've spent a week with it over here. Microsoft has just released its brand-new Windows operating system, Windows 11. And while we’re very excited to get our hands on everything new, but before we do, we should clear up what exactly is new. Today we’ll be going over the key…
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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:…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Breakdown and Top-Of-The-Line Build Guide
NVIDIA's brand-new flagship card has arrived and BFGPU is right. This Big Ferocious GPU is designed for top-of-the-line gamers, content creators, and data scientists and has the oomph to back it up. With an improvement of 60% over the last generation's 2080 Ti, the 3090 Ti can even support 8K HDR gaming with Ray Tracing.…
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Power Supplies: What You Need to Know Before Turning Your PC On
Power supply units (PSUs) are not the flashiest part of a new computer build, and so they often go underrepresented in explainers and build guides. Many people choose a PSU based only on total wattage with the assumption that higher wattage is always better. Other people pay no attention to their power supply and just go…
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Accelerate Your Racing Game with the Logitech G923 - Now at Micro Center!
The Logitech G923 is now in stock at Micro Center, and it comes with everything that makes the G29 and G920 great and then some, including the brand-new TRUEFORCE technology. Logitech G29 and G920 were the go-to for racing sim fans. These racing wheels featured dual-motor force feedback, emphasizing the real feeling of the…
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The 2022 Buyer’s Guide for Wireless Routers
So, it’s time to upgrade your Internet router. You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re looking for your own router so that you no longer have to rent from your Internet provider, to upgrade your router for faster service, or just looking to implement new features like more structured parental controls or guest…
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What's the Difference Between a Business PC and a Server?
In the past few years, those of us who may not have needed to be “tech-savvy” before suddenly found ourselves having to set up in-home work sites, connecting our kids to their school work via tablet, laptop, smartphone, and more. It can be overwhelming at times and certainly confusing. For a company with many workers from…
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Why Use a Physical Server over a Cloud Server for Business
Every business has a unique set of goals and priorities when it comes to their IT infrastructure. These unique goals often depend on the specific characteristics that a business has such as its customers, the volume of data requests, and what level of security is needed for its operations. No matter what the specific…
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The Final BYO Month 2022 Build Guide - The Perfect First Build
BYO Month is almost over, but you have one weekend left to take advantage of our PC part sales. And if you're still not sure what type PC you want to build, or if you've never put together a PC before, we've drafted up a great PC for first-time builders. Designed to handle AAA games with at least 1080p resolution and…
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Micro Center's 2022 Laptop Buying Guide
Buying a laptop can often seem like an overwhelming process at times. There are so many options on the market today, and finding the right choice for your needs greatly depends on your own particular lifestyle and routine. Whether you’re a work-from-homer, gamer, hobbyist, or casual user, we’ve put together a concise list…
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2022 Desktop Buying Guide
When shopping for a desktop computer, there are a lot of decisions to make. Do you go Mac or PC? Do you want a tower and monitor or a sleek all-in-one? There are many factors to consider when deciding which desktop to purchase. We’re delighted to bring you this 2022 buying guide so that you can purchase your next desktop…
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GeForce RTX 3050 Benchmark and Review
NVIDIA’s latest release, the GeForce RTX 3050, is here and we got to put it through its paces with a series of max-setting benchmark tests! The RTX 3050 is a modern reimagining of the GTX 1650 with added RTX features, such as the Tensor and RT cores included in NVIDIA's entire 3000 series lineup. This gives the RTX 350 a…
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AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Breakdown and $1000 Build
AMD's brand new Radeon RX 6500 XT is here and ready to be the 1080p graphics card of your dreams, promising over 100 FPS in some of the hottest esports titles, including Fortnite, Valorant, CS:GO, and Apex Legends. AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Breakdown Radeon RX 6500 XT Specs RAM: 4GB GDDR6 PCIe support: 4.0 Architecture: AMD…
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The Essential Creator Laptop Buying Guide
It’s easier than ever to find yourself as a creator. If you’re editing photos, videos, streaming on Twitch, or recording for YouTube, you’re a creator. And if you’re a creator, you know you need a computer that can handle whatever you need, as soon as you need it. And if you’re away, that desktop sitting at home isn’t…
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Intel Evo Certified: Samsung Galaxy Books
Samsung's range of Galaxy Book Pro laptops can give any top-of-the-line laptop a run for their money. Featuring a high build quality, impressive performance, and exceptional battery life fully certified by Intel’s Evo platform. That Evo certification makes a promise that the laptops are fast, responsive, and offer the kind…
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AMD RX 6600 XT Benchmark and Review
The latest GPU from the AMD Radeon™ 6000 Series has arrived, the RX 6600 XT! AMD engineered this new card specifically to deliver the “ultimate 1080p gaming experience.” A bold claim, and we’ll see if they can back it up with our benchmarks below! The RX 6600 XT has some very impressive specifications with a base frequency…
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AMD RX 6600 Benchmark and Review
Brand new from AMD, we have the AMD RX 6600. The RX 6600 is shaping up to be a more budget-friendly version of the 6600XT and the most budget-friendly 6000 series GPU from AMD. The 6600XT showed excellent benchmarks in both 1080p and 1440p gaming, so we can expect the 6600 to fall a little bit short in 1440p gaming, but be…
