As more and more people are learning how simple it is to 3D print, they've been picking up printers. What some of those people aren't prepared for is the construction that is needed to get 3D printers up and running. While most of us have likely put together a desk or shelf, 3D printers come with their own set of, parts,…
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…
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: Project: Frames AND Graphics Created by Camco Looking for past Build Of…
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 upgrade their 1080p gaming…
Written by @Julia_V The 14-inch LG gram Style, featuring the new 13th Generation Raptor Lake i7-1360P processor, is an amazing ultraportable laptop. For the week that I got to go hands-on with this laptop, it was clear the gram Style was truly one of its kind. Not only does it live up to its name–the gram–in terms of…
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,…
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 the incredible features…
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…
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: Second Gaming PC/WFH Build in microATX Created by Ming L Chosen…
Written by @Julia_V I own two separate PCs that perform separate tasks at home - one for everyday use, and one for a media center “TV” computer. While my main machine is equipped with an RTX 3080 and a Ryzen 9 5900x, I actually want to talk a little bit about my media center PC instead. This is my current media center…
Written by @Vaganza Micro Center’s Service department offers everything your computer could need, from simple OS reinstalls, to data backups, to software and hardware installations, even as far a fully custom water-cooled systems using hard tube installations. For many of us in the service department, we all have our…
We’ve taken a fairly in-depth look into the world of hobbyist laser cutters over the last year. Today we’ll be shifting gears and looking at a desktop-sized CNC router from Twotrees, the TTC 450. CNC routers are conceptually similar to laser cutters but with a major difference in how they cut. Some key differences include:…
What is one of the most frustrating things that can happen when you’re 3D printing? A failed print due to bed adhesion issues. We've got six easy tricks to help your 3D prints to stick to your build plate. 1. Clean the Bed If you’re having bed adhesion issues, the first action you should take is cleaning your build plate…
This coming summer, we will be opening our 26th nationwide store in Indianapolis, Indiana (5702 E. 86th St.) in the summer of 2023. The newest flagship store will have thousands of products, a newly designed store layout, and offer computer and repair services at the in-store Knowledge Bar. At the link above, you can take…
Written by @Lambdaben Building a budget PC can be a great way to get the performance you need without breaking the bank. Whether you're a student, gamer, or just looking to save some money, building your own PC can be a rewarding and cost-effective experience. In this article, we'll explore the best components for a budget…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In this guide we'll go over the general troubleshooting steps to go through if you have a newly built PC that won't power on/boot/POST. Whether you're a first-time builder or experienced, it's not uncommon to run into some snags or miss something minor in your build. This guide should cover all the basics. * Always begin…
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