Gaming peripherals have become synonymous with bright, vibrant colors and in-your-face aesthetics. Pulsar's X2 mice take that idea and go the opposite direction, opting for simple, subtle designs backed by high-quality components. Both the X2 V2 and X2H lines are slate black with minimal lighting - only a small charging…
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,…
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…
Written by @Shoan041 I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview one of the Service Technicians from Micro Center in Marietta. My interviewee, Lance, is an Apple Technician whom I have had the pleasure of working with since I joined Micro Center in 2019. He has a great temperament, displays a high level of…
Building a PC on a budget doesn't mean you have to skimp on power. By taking advantage of bundles and high-powered, affordable parts you can put together a PC that can absolutely crush 1080p gaming and easily break into high-frame-rate, 1440p esports and AAA titles! Not only does this build feature one of the latest GPUs…
The Creality K1, a recent addition to the 3D printing market, offers a range of features designed to cater to beginners and experienced users. While it provides a solid foundation for 3D printing tasks, there are several upgrades available that can further optimize its performance. This article will overview the K1's core…
In the intricate world of 3D printing, firmware plays a pivotal role, acting as the bridge between software instructions and tangible printed objects. While several firmware options have been available to enthusiasts for years, a new entrant, Klipper, has been drawing attention. This article aims to shed light on Klipper,…
You read that right, and we're not going to beat around the bush. If you submit your build to our Build Showcase, we'll email you a Micro Center coupon worth $25. Limited time offer, coupon will be issued once build is approved. Please allow up to 2 business days for approval. Terms and conditions apply. There are no…
Written by @Lambdaben As the highly anticipated expansion for CyberPunk 2077: Phantom Liberty draws near, gamers worldwide are gearing up to explore the next chapter in the neon-drenched dystopia. To truly savor this electrifying experience and immerse oneself in the intricate, ever-evolving world of CyberPunk 2077, CD…
AMD's newest GPUs launched just last week and they are very exciting for budget-minded 1440p builders! We've got some early benchmarks in our launch article (we'll have more in-depth breakdowns and benchmarks coming soon!), and the results don't lie: the RX 7800 XT pulled over 100 FPS in both Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon:…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Super Star Created by Todoe S. Chosen by @Vaganza This system takes…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Jonsbo D31 Mesh Build - Hardline Watercooling Setup Created by Blake W.…
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…
AMD's mid-range has just arrived at Micro Center! The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT are fantastic options for breaking into 1440p, with AMD reporting stable 60+ FPS at max setting in recent AAA games like Hogwarts Legacy and STAR WARS: Jedi Survivor. And if you're an esports gamer, AMD reports 200+ FPS in Overwatch 2…
When starting 3D printing, one quickly realizes that the details matter. The precision and accuracy with which a 3D printer operates significantly influence the final product's quality. A seemingly mundane yet fundamentally vital task is at the heart of ensuring this precision: bed leveling. A leveled bed ensures…
Written by Jon Martindale Starfield is the space-sim of your dreams. It’s a jaw-droppingly ambitious, expansive, and beautiful universe of over 1,000 planets to explore, fight, trade, and even love in. It will combine ship-to-ship combat, mining, conversational storytelling, first-person shooter action, and extensive…
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,…
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…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Fishman's Build Created by Jessica L Chosen by @w8deywins: Greetings PC…
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…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: WHITE WALKER Created by Nsmith1427 Chosen by @w8deywins: Hello…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: InWin D-Frame Mini - Z270I Created by TypeXD Want your chance to be…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Corsair 7000d Watercooled build Created by Mohammad M Want your chance…
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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Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Dancing Unicorn Created by RyGor Chosen by @Lesaol Hey, there Micro…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Black and White Chosen by @w8deywins Hey MC Community! Our build…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: '98 Gateway G6-350 Sleeper Created by Patrick J Chosen by @w8deywins…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Black & White Behemoth Created by TsarNicholas Chosen by @w8deywins…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Personal Gaming PC Created by Brandan F Chosen by @w8deywins Greetings…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: Crescent Zelda's Steamers "Snow Dream" Gaming PC Created by Sabbir S…
When dealing with computers and technology, it can sometimes be hard trying to remember all of the fancy acronyms and abbreviations. So, we thought we’d try to help make your life just a little bit easier by compiling many of the most common acronyms into one single guide! If we missed anything, don’t hesitate to let us…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: King Midas Created by Eduardo G. Chosen by @Lesaol Hey there Micro…
Every week, we choose some of our favorite builds submitted to our Build Showcase, with one very talented builder getting highlighted as our Community Build of the Week and also getting an exclusive Micro Center T-Shirt! This week's Community build is: The Mid-Range God Created by Andrew O. Chosen by @Lesaol @Rye_Bread Hey…
The Micro Center Champions have been on our Community for a few months now, providing recommendations, helping users problem solve, and writing up reviews. The one thing we never did was sit down and introduce our Champions to you! So, we had all of them write up brief bios highlighting which department they work in, any…
The Micro Center Community has always been a great place to learn something new, chat with other tech enthusiasts, or just get help with a new build. But now we want to reward you for doing just that! Introducing: Reputation Rewards. We've been hard at work revamping our point system to make it even more rewarding, with…
Hello! Welcome to the Micro Center Community. If you've been here before, you probably noticed the multiple threads I posted going over how to choose parts for a custom built PC. Rather than having each thread stay at the top and clutter up the page, I'm going to have this single mega-thread we keep at the top that links…
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