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PJG11

My favorite 2021 Micro Center memory would probably have to be when I was waiting in line for a bit longer than normal when picking up an online order. The employees at my location are always super fast and attentive, but this day was way busier than it usually is. The reason for the backup was because a customer was working with multiple employees/managers to purchase/build a top-of-the-line system so he could run flight simulator. I got to vicariously live out the shopping spree of a lifetime that day 🤑

Ridgey20

My favorite memory at Microcenter was back in April of 2021. Like many others here, I was painstakingly looking for a GPU. After many failed online attempts and a few empty handed trips to Microcenter, I was finally able to get the card I wanted; the ASUS 3070 KO. Interestingly, I'm a stay at home parent so I couldn't take off to camp out at the store all night. So, I checked Discord one morning and saw they had a behemoth drop of GPUs. After dropping my older son off at school, I grabbed my younger son to fly up to my local Microcenter store. I arrived as the overnight campers were leaving with their GPU tickets to return when the store opened later. I was second in line for the latecomers. After a short wait and some entertainment for my younger son, I was escorted inside to a grand selection of several GPUs leftover. Thankfully, the previously mentioned one I was specifically looking for was still available. I had my driver's license scanned and headed to check out to finally finish my new computer build.

Zuberch

OMG I have good one! I bought a HP laser printer last summer with good price 200 something dollars and Sales rep asked me if i want to get a 2years replacement plan. Some might know that printer broke pretty easily(or maybe just for me) so i was okay i bought the printer with 2 years replacement plan. and guess what. One of my toner was defected and spilled all inside of printer on 13th month. Called HP for warranty but denied. However, I had 2 years replacement plan!! Contact local MC, found out that same printer price went up doubled because of supply demand from covid-19. One of manager helped me out, and got same model of printer with no cost. I was so happy with the experience, so i bought 2 years replacement plan again. I am telling you it is worth every penny of your purchase. It can save you from disaster.

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rondorondorondo

I was building my newest PC after running 10 years on the last one. I needed to go back and forth between MicroCenter in Columbus four times that week to get what I needed but after that fourth day, my PC was running. Thanks MicroCenter.

Manipulator

My favorite Micro Center memory? G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3200C16D-32G! Yeah! That was bad!!!

My favorite memory is when I recommended and brought my friend to Micro Center to have her laptop repaired. The tech ran diagnostics, replaced the hard drive, submitted the warranty info to the manufacturer and my friend walked out with a smile! Huge thanks to the tech for being the hero! I also became her hero for the recommendation.

Augmented3rd

A friend of mine had his computer built, and all the parts were from microcenter. It was cool seeing it all come together!

Not

I was building a new pc at the beginning of the year and after a month I finally got all the parts I needed. While I was building the new pc I sadly realized that my old psu didn't meet the power requirement. So I hop on the Micro Center website and look for a new psu and I see a sweet open box deal which was over $50 off the original $170. I reserve it and head over the Micro Center, but when I get there I'm told there open box was no longer available. Instead they gave me a new model at the same discounted price!!! Micro Center is the GOAT!!!!!

Mech_Aegis

My fist time entering Microcenter in 2014. This was my first time building. No knowledge, just a PC Part Picker print out and Credit Card. Sales associate was super helpful. Informing me of when I might need and high merchandise I am just wasting money on. I ended with my first build: i5 4690k, Asus z87, 8Gb Ripjaw, CX 450w, and Fractal Design 4.

I didn't have a Microcenter account back then and now I wish I could find my receipt from back then. I could have added to my account as a memory.

Sky534

Microcenter is amazing! The employees were very kind and helpful. Just seeing all their stock was quite fun, and I would recommend Microcenter to any of my friends who need PC parts. I hope to build my first PC from Microcenter. :)

auctions

This sounds crazy because it has nothing to do with all the awesome merchandise you sell.....standing in line for a pick up one of the people working security at your store had the best hat on. It was something that instantly hit me as the best gift for someone. I offered to buy it from him and he ended up giving it to me. Unreal but it made my month, possibly year.....So, yes, a used hat from your store :)

IceKold

Walking in to the Tustin store to finally upgrade from an ancient i7 920 (have to admit tho they overclock like a beast) and seeing everything available.

BRabbit

My favorite Micro Center memory from 2021 was when they remodeled the store. Walking into it for the first time was a surreal experience, and not only did they give out free SSDs, but they had a lot of good deals. I ended up snagging a gaming chair for only 50 bucks.

Ner

This year was the first year I discovered micro center. I remember the first time I walked into the store I was amazed. Even though I was to broke to get anything I ran around the store looking at the water cooling section and seeing an whole aisle of gpus in stock. Now for Christmas I was able to go to micro center and get all the parts for my first build. Thanks to micro center I have grown as a computer enthusiast this year. Also every time I have been there the employees are so helpful helping me find what I need.

jasonn

Favorite memory was visiting Microcenter for the first time and seeing all the banners of computer scientists and engineers hanging from the rafters, just like sports stars. Such an awesome feeling to see folks celebrating pioneers of computing.

Simeon

My Favorite memory at micro center in 2021 is when i finish buying all the parts for my desktop computer...

AKCdubbz

I moved to California from Alaska early 2020 right before the pandemic, and where I'm from we have no local computer stores, so if you wanted to get any kind of PC part you'd have to order it from Amazon, Newegg, etc. Fast forward mid 2021, peak pandemic time, I finally had the opportunity to go to THE computer store mecca that is Microcenter. After waiting in a virtual que outside with my face diaper equipped, it was my turn to get into the store and see what all the hype was about from what all the PC Youtubers were talking about. Once inside, I felt like a little kid in a candy store, granted the place smelled like BO and every other person had a neckbeard, but I was home!

Microcenter is a true gem of a store, and in many parts of the country a rarity. Everyone here in SoCal or wherever there's a Microcenter you guys don't realize how lucky you are to even have a place like this. I just wish there were more stores in other states. I've been back a few more times, hoping to get a 3080 to no avail, but regardless I always enjoy coming back! Until next time Microcenter, and hopefully I can leave with a 3080!

Brandon2828478

My favorite microcenter memory was when i went to the tustin location and bought  a raspberry pi so i can play all of my favorite retro games that i haven't been able to play for decades!

LeoWadsworth

My favorite memory is making lots of trips with my friend Ernie, just looking around, especially in the Maker section.

Scoobydotacos

my favorite memory was on November 10 2021 when I was shock to see how the Tustin Microcenter revamped its place. It’s so much larger and more open space to public I couldn’t believe how shopping at micro center is safer than ever during this Covid times oh and I got lost most of the time lol! Thinking the pc parts where still next to the laptop desktop pc area but now separated . 

Nonmouse

How thrilled my daughter was to get mint pocky when I dropped in to claim my free solid state drive...

Aspy

My favorite memory was going in to pick out a new keyboard for my birthday. I finally have one that lights up. 

Papuda

I remember standing in Columbus, Ohio microcenter Monitor area for around 15 minutes while being ignored by all the salespeople on the floor. I would've just got what I needed and walked up front however the Acer Predator 32" ultra Wide was in the back and I required some assistance to get one. Finally after watching two of the salespeople standing with their arms crossed talking to each other one of them noticed me staring at them and said is "everything ok?" I said No it isn't I have been standing here for 15 minutes without any help. He rushes over to assist me and tell me he was in the back and just came out. I laughed and said I've been watching you for at least 10 minutes. So I guess the best memory was taking his sticker off my box. The fellas in the Build your own computer area are very attentive and helpful though..

Sailing_Nut

Walking in to pick up the Z690 motherboard I had reserved and finding out that an Intel core i9 12900K was in stock!

mikeintel

I remember when I bought a CPU in Micro Center and it was on sale. I can't find it so I called one of the nice sales rep to find it and he was kind enough to get me one. Then he also gave me a flash drive for FREE as a promo. I will never forget that moment.

LookitsBirdi

Being in line 5AM Freezing to snag a 3080 for MSRP was absolutely hype. Especially since I sold my 2080ti and had a 1030 I was using at the time

Apollo

My favorite memory is when i went to the game stop in va and geek out over all the computer components and seeing 5 3080. i didnt get anything cus my family is poor but it was a really awesome experience.

Apaulo

My favorite memory was going to the new renovated microcenter store in tustin and building my pc for the first time!

joec0p

My favorite memory of Microcenter 2021 was heading up to Westmont to see family, then stopping by the store for some goodies! Met a few people there and had good conversation about the current PC part selections and what people were doing with their builds. Had fun and got lots of interesting input from others!

Adam_M

My favorite experience was my wife letting me go for my birthday and grab parts for my first build in about 5 years. This was at the Dallas store. Still have that build two years later now with an upgraded GPU (Started with a 580). Was like a kid in a candy store, so much fun.

Oldbiobrat

My favorite 2021 Microcenter memory had to be coming to the Tustin store right after the remodel with my buddy to pick up the parts for his first build. He was in shock at all the stuff that was there to choose from! Build (not quite complete) below.