The Latest Breaking News from Micro Center

AMD officially launches the Ryzen 5 7600X3D but in limited numbers and only through one US seller

If you really want an X3D chip, you're probably better off waiting for the 9000 versions to launch.

PC Gamer · Sep 2, 2024

AMD launches Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Microcenter exclusive six-core Zen 4 CPU with game-boosting 3D V-Cache

AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X3D to be exclusively available at Micro Center retail stores.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 30, 2024

Intel customer bemoans CPU RMA process — furious owner says Intel claims brand new Core i9-14900K chips purchased from Amazon and Micro Center are fake

Intel says that a Reddit user's RMA claims were counterfeit products, threatening to destroy them if the user goes through with the returns. In the meantime, Micro Center and Amazon accepted the defective Intel chips and gave a refund despite the CPUs already falling out of the return window.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 2, 2024

MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo (2025) review

The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo delivers good Windows 11 performance in an easy-to-carry 16-inch chassis that costs under $2,000.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 14, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D review: an unexpected triumph that we should have gotten sooner

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is an absolute gem of a budget gaming processor, it's just a tragedy we didn't get this sooner.

TechRadar · Jul 7, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Review: New Mid-Range Gaming Champ Is a Micro Center Exclusive

We put the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XD through our expansive test suite and found it to be the best value for budget gaming processors, but it is only available at Micro Center for a limited time.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 6, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D launching exclusively at Micro Center on July 7th for $229

AMD'S Ryzen 5 5600X3D gaming processor will be available on sale from July 7, 2023, at $229. It will be exclusively available at Micro Center while stocks last.

Windows Central · Jun 30, 2023

We found your AMD mid-range CPU but you better act fast

AMD is offering its mid-range Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU, but only at a single retailer for a limited time.

TechRadar · Jun 30, 2023

AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X3D sounds like a killer budget gaming chip we could do without being limited edition

The $230 chip will be exclusive to Micro Center, and thus, also the US.

PC Gamer · Jun 30, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D to Launch July 7th for $229 at Micro Center Only

AMD and Micro Center announced that the $229 six-core Ryzen 5 5600X3D will be available exclusively from Micro Center beginning on July 7.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30, 2023