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RTX 3060 Ti Review and Benchmarks
Nvidia and AMD have been on a tear with hardware releases, both releasing GPUs that have changed the GPU landscape with their power and great pricing. Today, we will be looking at the RTX 3060 Ti, a mid-range GPU from Nvidia with high expectations as all other 3000 series GPUs are amazingly hard to come by, and it doesn’t…
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Review and Benchmarks
Today’s release of the new AMD 5000 Series has us excited for the future of PC gaming. It’s a fantastic time to be building a new PC, and we’re excited to be part of that with you! The new 5000 series CPUs offer an impressive performance increase over previous generations that make it quite enticing to upgrade your CPU. If…
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PS5 Specs & FAQ
The next-generation console from Sony is a visually striking offering with incredible performance. Consoles are making huge leaps and bounds in performance, growing closer and closer to PC visual quality and features. The PlayStation 5 even allows you to add additional internal storage by installing your own NVMe M.2 SSD.…
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 Benchmarks
The recent release of the Radeon RX 6000 Series, also known as Big Navi GPUs from AMD has us excited for many reasons! It's great to hear that AMD is making impressive improvements with RDNA 2, from power optimizations to the possible boosted performance when combining Ryzen 5000 with Radeon RX 6000. The rumored…
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RTX 3070 Review and Benchmarks
We’ve had a bit of time with the new RTX 3070. We thought it would be a great idea to give you the results of a few benchmarks, so you could know what kind of performance to expect if you purchase an RTX 3070. We chose several titles that have built-in benchmarks so that if you have the game, you’re able to run the…
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Testing the Oculus Quest 2 - My First VR Experience
Testing the Oculus Quest 2 was my first experience using VR headsets in general, as it was something I wasn’t super interested in, but looking to get it as a present for my brother. I had an opportunity to test out the brand-new Oculus Quest 2 and predecessors Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S. Going into this, all I knew…
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Lian Li - Lancool II Review
First ImpressionsWith its RGB front panel and glass side panels, the Lancool II is a striking case. It offers a somewhat reserved yet bold look. It’s a budget offering that punches above its weight class in several areas. It also has several optional add-ons that you can purchase separately, and we’ll discuss those below.…
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Maingear Element 3 Review - One of 2020’s Best Gaming Laptops
Brief Introduction for Maingear For those of you who are unfamiliar with Maingear, they’re a System Integrator that’s been around since 2002. They offer a range of high-end systems, and in their words, they are “a private self-funded company that is shaping the future of the PC, pioneering new and better solutions while…
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Best Laptops for Working From Home 2020
With the ongoing health pandemic forcing businesses to shut
down, employees have increasingly been working remotely. And to get the job
done from home, you’ll need the right tools to stay productive. In the digital
age, a capable laptop should be at the top of the list to handle anything from
Office tasks to collaboration.…
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PowerSpec 1530 Review: Portable Powerhouse
Who is PowerSpec? PowerSpec is Micro Center’s in-house brand for a handful of products, focused primarily on pre-built gaming desktop computers and high-performance gaming laptops. Our goal has always been to provide you high-quality systems at a competitive price, with the support to back it up, and our most recent entry…
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A Beginner's Guide to Live Streaming
Hello! Welcome to the Micro Center Community. As you may have already seen, we put a post together on Live Streaming Equipment, but the equipment doesn’t do you any good if you don’t use it. Quite a few of you out there want to build a computer both for streaming, so today I’ll give you a proper live-stream setup guide.…
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How to Choose PC Parts: The Processor
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably here for one reason: you want to build a new PC. Whether it’s your first time building or you’re an experienced builder and just need some extra clarification, this post is for you. With all the options available on the market, it can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help…
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Flight Sim Buyer's Guide 2020
Written by TSMikeW. Edited by AlexS, TSTonyV, & CodyG With the launch of Microsoft's newest and highly anticipated rendition of Microsoft Flight Simulator, we at Micro Center decided to go and write up a Flight Sim Buyer's Guide! Flight simulators can provide a truly immersive experience when you get your setup going, but…
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How to Choose PC Parts: The Power Supply
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably here for one reason: you want to build a new PC. Whether it’s your first time building or you’re an experienced builder and just need some extra clarification, this post is for you. With all the options available on the market, it can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help…
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A Guide for Live Streaming Equipment 2020
Hello! Thank you for
stopping by the Micro Center Community! This is a breakdown of streaming setups at three different tiers: Beginner, Intermediate, and Pro. It
can be very confusing trying to keep track of all the different kinds of equipment
used for streaming and what pieces are even necessary. I will go into detail…
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Review
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Review To some of you, it may feel like it's only been a few months since AMD took the HEDT market by storm. That's because it was only a few months ago when AMD took the performance crown with the launch of their Threadripper 3000 series processors. Apparently having the fastest HEDT…
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X FAQ
Is
my X399 TR4 board compatible with the 3990X? Will
I need a BIOS update for my motherboard to use the new 3990X? What
are the cooling requirements for Threadripper 3990X series? What
memory speeds are supported? What
are the power supply requirements? Will
I need more than one EPS12V power cable connected? How many PCIe…
