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Last-Minute Gamer Gifts from Micro Center Experts
Gamers can be tricky to buy for during the holiday season. There are so many different games and accessories, how can you know what they already have or what they may need? Our Champions are here to help with some great suggestions that any gamer would love. Microsoft Xbox Elite v2 Core Wireless Controller by @Shoan041 The…
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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Picks from Micro Center Experts
For some great last-minute gifts for the tech fan in your life, we turned to the expert Champions at Micro Center stores for ideas that go beyond the usual laptops, desktops and build-your-own PC section. Here’s what they recommend. Dreamear Atari Pocket Player and Pimoroni PicoSystem If you’re looking for a gift for the…
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What to Look for in a Gaming Mouse
Written by @Shoan041 This is part of a series on choosing your perfect mouse: Check out the Productivity Mouse edition as well as our Mouse Buying Guide! When gaming mice are made for all different tastes and preferences, it can be tricky to find the mouse that’s perfect for you. There are universal gaming mice, mice for…
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How To Choose a Productivity Mouse
Written by @Vaganza This is part of a series on choosing your perfect mouse: Check out the Gaming Mouse edition as well as our Mouse Buying Guide! What makes a good productivity mouse? For the longest time, as an Apple user going as far back as the original iMac, I just used the mouse that came with Macs, even when they…
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Intel® Core™ 14th Gen Processors: Higher Power and New Connectivity
Written by Sean Mekinda Out today, the next wave of Intel processors have arrived! Launching today are the Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900k, i7-14700k, and i5-14600k processors, bringing with them the next leap in Intel's processor technology. This new gen features improved speeds and, in the case of the Intel Core i7-14700k,…
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Tools to Protect Your Electronics from Disaster!
There’s nothing as exciting as building a new computer, picking up the latest cell phone, or upgrading to the latest in TV technology. But then, tragedy strikes. Your new computer gets a virus. Your phone is knocked off a table and the screen breaks. A power surge fries your new TV. All these are things that can happen,…
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Inland Gaming MK Pro Barebones: The Budget-Friendly Custom Keyboard Killer
Written by @Rye_Bread I’ve always had a thing for keyboards. Back when I was working primarily in the General Sales department, I spent many an hour testing out all of the cool demos we had on display trying to find my favorite one. Even now that I work in the Systems Department, I still find moments to wander back into…
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Our Favorite Keyboard Switches: What You Need to Know
Switches are the core of every keyboard. They’re the piece between your keycaps and the bulk of the board and they’re what governs how your keyboard feels to use. So, whether you’re building your own keyboard or picking up a prebuild, you’ll need to decide which type of switches you’ll be typing and gaming on. But there…
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ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 Review: Top-Of-The-Line Productivity
Written by @Julia_V The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 has been one of my most anticipated laptops to test and write about. I have been a huge fan of ASUS’s ProArt product line since I started building my own systems, with their creator-centric sleek aesthetic and features. The Studiobook is one of the most beautiful, unique,…
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Gaming Laptops: From Entry-Level to Top-of-the-Line!
Gaming laptops are a lot like their users: no two are the same. Each gaming laptop is designed with a specific use case in mind. Light users, power users, entry-level, and experienced. Our champions have gone through all the options we carry (and there are a LOT!) and pulled out four of their favorites, ranging from a…
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Our Personal Mice and Keyboards - Gaming, Work, And Daily Use Recommendations!
Finding the perfect mouse and keyboard is a challenge. There are a ton of options for just as many use cases. If you don’t know what you need, even finding a starting point can be tricky. That’s why we pulled together some recommendations from our Champions! These are keyboards and mice that we actually use in our…
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Back-To-School PC Guide: Work Hard, Play Harder
Tis the season to think about going back to school! We've already touched on some great Mac devices to take back as well as some great accessories for your laptop or desktop, but we had yet to dig into great back-to-school laptops and desktops... until today! Our champions have four stellar recommendations for a wide range…
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Hands-On with the MSI Stealth 14 Studio - A Powerhouse for Gaming or Work
Written by @Rye_Bread Over the past month, I had the opportunity to take home and test the MSI Stealth 14 Studio laptop. The Stealth, powered by an Intel Core i7-13700H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, paired with 16 gigabytes of RAM and a terabyte of SSD storage, proved to be a very capable companion for a…
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The PowerSpec G516 Gaming PC Review - A Killer Deal with a Killer Processor
Written by Jon Martindale The PowerSpec G516 gaming PC is an excellent entry-level gaming PC with a twist: It has one of the rarest and most capable gaming CPUs ever made. Alongside its impressive collection of components, from a powerful graphics card to fast storage and memory, it also includes the iconic AMD Ryzen 5…
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Mac-to-School with the Apple MacBook Air and iPad
Written by @TreBouncee Back to school is always a busy time at Micro Center. Students need a plethora of things, making this time of year the Season of Tech. From laptops and desktops to the increased popularity of mobile devices like the iPad or other tablets, students are gearing up for school. Apple Macs and iPads are a…
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Head Back to School with the Perfect Tech Companions for Your Laptop!
Ready or not, school is right around the corner. No matter where you are in your education journey, a new school year brings with it new challenges. Thankfully, there are ways to make those challenges a bit easier to handle. One way is to make sure you have the tech and accessories you need to really succeed. And for that,…
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The Micro Center Mid-Summer TV Buying Guide!
TV shopping can be a hassle, especially when you’re looking for the latest and greatest. Thankfully, our Champions have picked out five of their favorite TVs to make the decision process just a little bit easier! LG OLED65C3PUA 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV by @RachelleR05 If you’re shopping for a TV,…
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D – AMD’s new value gaming king is here
Written by Jon Martindale All prices taken at time of writing There’s no denying that AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology has been a real game changer for gaming performance. It’s made the last-gen AMD Ryzen 5 5800X3D is still one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, and that the new Ryzen 7000 X3D models are amongst the best…
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Price-To-Performance: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Sponsored by Intel Whether you’re building your first PC or your fiftieth, you want to make sure that you are making the most of your budget. That means finding the components that are going to deliver the most power at the best price. And while your personal ideal Price-To-Performance ratio may be different from everyone…
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NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4060 makes 1080p Gaming Even More Affordable!
Written by Sean Mekinda The brand-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is out now! The RTX 4060 is designed for 1080p gaming and comes jam-packed with all the improvements and upgrades you've come to expect from the NVIDIA 40 Series, like DLSS 3 and Frame-Generation Technology! The GeForce RTX 4060 is launching for less than its…
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Build Your Own Racing Rig with these Champion Recommendations!
Creating an at-home racing sim setup can be daunting. There are a lot of parts to choose from, and you might not know exactly how you want your setup to look or feel. Thankfully, our Micro Center Champions have a wealth of experience to help you get the sim experience you really want. We’ve got five recommendations for…
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AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution: What it is and how to use it
Written by Jon Martindale FideltiyFX Super Resolution, or FSR, is AMD’s dynamic upscaling algorithm. Introduced in 2021, it is open source, widely available on all graphics cards, and currently supported by well over 200 popular games. It’s a fast-growing, effective solution for boosting frame rates in games without having…
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Micro Center's Summer Laptop Buying Guide
Choosing a laptop can be a daunting task. With a wide range of manufacturers and an even wider range of models, finding the perfect laptop for your exact needs might seem impossible. Thankfully, Micro Center and our Champions are here to help with a few spectacular recommendations. And, if you’re still not sure, our…
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Revisiting Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs with Intel® Arc™ GPUs
Sponsored by Intel Last year, Intel entered the GPU market with the launch of Intel Arc graphics. When they launched, we were really impressed by the power they offered at a highly affordable price point. Since then, they’ve only gotten better thanks to a steady stream of driver updates from Intel. What’s New with Arc? At…
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The AMD Radeon RX 7600 Launch - 1080p Gaming Starting at $269!
Written by Sean Mekinda The next graphics card in AMD's 7000 Series lineup is here! The Radeon RX 7600 is designed with 1080p gaming in mind, delivering 100+ FPS in top esports titles at max settings. It even supports 60+ FPS in AAA titles at high settings, making it a fantastic option for anyone looking to build or…
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The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is Out Now: 40 Series 1080p Gaming!
Written by Sean Mekinda NVIDIA's newest card has arrived! The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) is out now and takes everything you loved about last generation's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and pushes the dial to 11 with a suite of new features, all while reducing the power draw by over 25%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes loaded with all…
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Champions Recommend: Lesser Known Micro Center Products!
Micro Center is known for a lot of things. Great laptops, desktops, PC parts, gaming equipment, computer repair, and a whole range of maker equipment. But we also carry a lot more than just those things. Things you might not think about when you think Micro Center. So, we asked some of our Champions about some of their…
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Champion Picks: Perfect Prebuilt PCs
While laptops, tablets, and phones have made working and gaming on the go easier, there’s no competing with the power and customizability of a standard desktop computer. Of course, building your own isn’t for everyone. Thankfully, Micro Center stocks a wide range of prebuilt PCs, and our Champions have picked out some of…
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Graphics card buying guide – what’s the best GPU to buy in 2023?
Written by Jon Martindale Buying a graphics card is the most important step when building or upgrading a gaming PC. While the CPU, memory, and storage all have their part to play in making your games look their best, the graphics card does the bulk of the heavy lifting. A high-powered GPU will give you all the options,…
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Micro Center Champions Recommend: PC Audio!
Whether you're a staunch headphone user or like to have your audio fill the room you're in, every computer needs something to play all those wonderful beeps, boops, booms, and beats. But if you're not sure where to start, our champions have pulled together a list of five great options so you can get your sonic fill.…
