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How to Choose the Right Aerial Photography Drone
Photography and videography continue to evolve, and nowhere is it evolving faster than in the world of drones. Aerial photography drones are more mobile and compact than conventional photography methods, allowing photographers and videographers to capture photos and videos from different and more unorthodox angles,…
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New to Micro Center: SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries’ new line of gaming accessories just landed at your local Micro Center, and we got to go hands-on with everything in the brand-new Prime lineup. The Arctis Prime headset and a trio of Prime mice (Prime, Prime+, and Prime Wireless) are all designed with high-level esports play in mind. The whole line is…
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Boosting Productivity with a Workstation Computer
If you're a video editor, architect, engineer, or work in any other technically demanding field, you've no doubt ran use slow computers. Many lower-end mainstream PCs and laptops aren’t technologically advanced enough to handle complex programs and in a timely manner, if at all. That's where workstations come in. The term…
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RTX 3000 Series Micro Center Discussion & FAQ!
[FAQ Updated 10:53AM 5/3/2021]* So in case anybody missed it, just earlier today NVIDIA did their announcement stream for the new RTX 3000 series cards. The main thing I took away was obviously ray tracing performance making huge leaps forward. Double the performance of previous generation with ray tracing on. What I'm…
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GPU Buying Guide - 2020 In Review
By Ben Price Building a new PC can often be a rather
daunting task. Many different factors need to be considered while buying PC
parts: budget, power, compatibility between components, and more all need to be
considered. The most critical decision made in the PC building process is
selecting a graphics card, which is…
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RTX 3070 Ti & RTX 3080 Ti Discussion and FAQ
NVIDIA has just announced two new graphics cards in their 30 Series line-up: The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3080 TI. The two new cards are designed to offer high-level performance and run games such as Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing, and DLSS enabled to maximize frames and visual fidelity. (Image courtesy:…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Build Guide
Introducing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, offering a graphical step up from the GeForce RTX 3070 without making a full-priced jump to the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. We've put together a powerful and sleek build to help generate some inspiration for your own build.... or you can just use this one! (Image Courtesy: NVIDIA)…
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3070 Ti Review and Benchmark
A week ago, the 3080 Ti was released, adding another product into the 3000 series lineup. We are now looking at the second part of this release, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, which will slot between the GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3080 and should be aimed at a mid to high-end graphics card targeted at 4K 60FPS or 1440p…
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3080 Ti Benchmark and Review
Amid the high demand for GPUs, NVIDIA has released the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, a high-end graphics card that will slot between the GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3090. The specs of the 3080 Ti puts it closer to the RTX 3090 than the RTX 3080, though with half of the 3090’s VRAM, dropping to 12GBs in the RTX 3080 Ti. This…
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Wyze Scale - The Best Smart Scale?
Fell off your New Year's fitness goals and are looking for a new reason to get back on the ball? Perhaps the Wyze Scale, CNN’s Best Smart Scale of 2021, will be all the motivation you need. And we’re giving away three! The Wyze Scale syncs up with most popular fitness apps to help track everything from weight to protein…
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Outfitting Your Home Office
In 2020, a record-breaking number of employed workers transitioned from their in-person office to working from home. And even as many workers have started to return to their usual office, there is still a massive percentage of workers who will continue to work remotely from their homes. As a result, it’s now more important…
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Gaming Laptop
By Lucas Coll Many PC gamers remember when gaming laptops were, by and large, regarded as a dubious value at best. That’s hardly the case today: Laptops have come a long, long way in recent years, with massive advances in mobile hardware technology – driven in no small part by the smartphone revolution – resulting in an…
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Intel 11700K Processor Review and Comparison
Intel has just released its latest generation of desktop processors, and we’ve got to spend some time with the 11700K! Intel formally announced the 11th Gen Desktop Processors on March 16th. They shared information about new features added to 11th Gen processors, such as integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and new UHD graphics…
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Intel 11th Gen Processor Discussion and FAQ
Intel is poised to release a new the new generation of powerful processors and we are excited to see the performance that they offer. On March 16th Intel announced the new 11th Gen desktop processors and shared some of their expected performance. Intel says the new processors, codenamed Rocket Lake-S, which have been…
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RX 6700 XT Discussion and FAQ
AMD just released its latest addition to the RX 6000 Series, the RX 6700 XT. AMD has made a large effort to improve the software that they offer along with their GPUs which is most noticeable with their Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition. It provides a host of improvements and options to better your gaming experience.…
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EVGA Gaming Z15, Z20 and X17 Peripheral Review
EVGA recently launched three new peripherals: two mechanical gaming keyboards, the Z15, and the Z20, and a versatile gaming mouse, the X17. I got to spend a week or so with each and unpack what makes each of them unique and worthy additions to your desk. EVGA Z15 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard EVGA’s new Z15 mechanical gaming…
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CPU Cooler Buying Guide
When it comes to maintaining your home computer’s health, CPU, or processor, coolers are one of the most important PC parts that are often overlooked. Like every piece of PC hardware, the processor generates quite a bit of heat while in operation and requires proper cooling to reach its maximum potential. Because of this,…
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RX 6700 XT Review and Benchmarks
AMD has just released the RX 6700 XT, their latest of the RX 6000 Series. AMD is positioning the 6700 XT as the cutting edge GPU for 1440p gaming, stating that it delivers “ultra-high frame rates and maximum 1440p gaming.” In this overview, we’ll take a look to see how the 6700 XT performs in some in-game benchmarks. If…
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Hard Drive Explainer - HDD vs SSD vs M.2 drives
A slow internal hard drive is often the culprit of a PC that feels like molasses. So before you toss your aging PC into the trash, upgrading the storage drive on your laptop or desktop is perhaps one of the easiest and most cost-effective things you can do to alleviate some of the speed bottlenecks. This is especially true…
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Inland RGB Mechanical Keyboard Lineup - Best Budget Keyboards 2020
PC Gaming has been on the rise the last few years and for the veteran gaming enthusiasts, I have a question for you. Do you recall the very first time you heard the phrase “mechanical keyboard”? I sure do! When I built my very first computer in 2015, my coworker at Panera Bread asked if I was gonna get a mechanical…
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Inland GM-98 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review
A good budget gaming mouse can be hard to find, and a wireless one even more so. But the Inland GM-98 may be just what you’re looking for, coming in at only $39.99 and offering options found in top-of-the-line mice. The GM-98 is a wildly versatile mouse, usable both wirelessly, over a 2.4ghz band, and wired via a USB-C…
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Wyze Cam V3 Breakdown
The Wyze Cam V3 is the newest in-home security from Wyze. While the Wyze Cam V2 is an impressive home security camera, the Wyze Cam V3 makes many large improvements over its predecessor, offering greater performance and a large set of features. What is the difference between the Wyze Cam V3 and the Wyze Cam V2? While both…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Build Guide
Looking to pick up the brand new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, but not sure what you want to build with it? We've got you covered with two builds, one AMD and one Intel, designed to make the most of the new graphics card. Photo: NVIDIA AMD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Build For AMD, we'll be putting together a sleek…
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Redragon Devarajas Review
Redragon is known for budget gaming peripherals that feel as solidly built and responsive as high-end peripherals, and the Devarajas K556-RK mechanical gaming keyboard is no exception. The Devarajas is as sturdy as it comes with responsive brown-switch keys and a sleek aesthetic that will blend in with any desk for work…
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmarks
NVIDIA just released the GeForce RTX 3060, which is their newest entry-to-mid level gaming graphics card. We’re going to be taking a look at how it performs and offer some in-game benchmarks that you can use as a comparison and better help you make a clear choice as to whether or not you should be upgrading your GPU. For…
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Samsung 980 PRO 2TB Benchmarks
If you’ve been looking at M.2 storage recently, you may have seen or been recommended the Samsung 970 EVO. The 970 EVO M.2 is a fan favorite for its fast write speed and dependability. The Samsung 970 PRO is an even more durable version of the 970 EVO with a drastically increased amount of data it can rewrite. However,…
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Computer Case Buying Guide
By Lucas Coll The computer case is essentially the “body” of your PC build (the internal components being the “organs,” so to speak), and as the framework that holds everything together, it’s vital that you choose the right one. If you’re new to the PC building scene, however, concepts like cable management, case sizes,…
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Gaming or Work: How to Choose the Best Monitor
By Chuong Nguyen With the sheer number of monitors on the market, selecting
the right one can be a daunting task. Whether you’re a gamer or if you live in
Microsoft Office at your desk, we’ll help you with some key features to look
out for when picking out your display. TN vs. IPS vs. VA vs. OLED – What Panel Type is Right…
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MSI GP66 & GP76 Leopard Series Review from JayzTwoCents!
Thinking about picking up one of MSI's new powerhouse laptops, the GP66 or GP76? Eyeing that Intel i7 and on-board RTX3070 and thinking "that can't be real"? Well, Jay from JayzTwoCents with a comprehensive review and spoilers: it is goooooooood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkFFxEylvPs
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MSI GP66 & GP76 Leopard with Intel 10-Series i7 & Nvidia RTX 3070 - Now In Stock!
Looking for a brand-new do-it-all laptop with an Intel 10-Series i7 and an Nvidia RTX 3070? The freshly-released MSI GP66 and
GP76 Leopard have you covered. Designed for both gamers and creators, the Leopard series
offers a sleek, thin body hiding some of the most powerful tech on the market,
including Nvidia’s Ampere RTX…
