GPUs - Power and Performance

When building yourself a new customized PC, picking the right graphics card can be an important decision. GPUs are not only one of the most powerful PC components, but also can drastically affect a PC performance. As a result, it's important to consider what the PC will be used for before buying.

GPUs (graphics processing units), or Graphics Cards, enable computers to better perform graphics-based tasks, which includes everything from video rendering to playing graphically-intensive games. GPUs can range drastically in performance, starting with daily-use cards for web browsing and streaming and going all the way to enthusiast- and workstation-powerhouse cards. And while not everyone needs a powerful GPU for their desktop computer, investing in a decent one can go a long way in extending the longevity of your system.

Up Your Gaming Performance with a Powerful GPU

When the term “GPU” comes up, the first thing that most people think of is PC gaming. As their names suggest, graphics cards weigh into the graphical power of PCs. Everything from in-game FPS to screen resolution and graphical detail is affected by one's GPU, so choosing the correct unit is vital.

Those looking to play the newest AAA titles at the best performance possible will want to start their search with mid-range GPUs. However, higher-end GPUs will offer more higher and more stable framerates for more intensive games.

Upgrade Your Workstation PC with a New Graphics Card

Graphics cards go far beyond PC gaming use, however – tasks such as using video rendering and editing software, photo editors, programming and game development tools, and more. Even less hardware-intensive PC tasks such as video streaming, surfing the web, and live video calls will see improved performance and faster speeds with dedicated GPUs.

Graphics cards can play a big role in improving your workstation computer by allowing you to complete tasks and run programs seamlessly and faster than ever before, and help to boost your workflow. With a wide selection of GPUs, you'll be sure to find the perfect graphics card for your workstation computer at Micro Center.

NVIDIA Graphics Cards

Micro Center has a wide selection of graphics cards from NVIDIA, with both GTX and RTX cards available. The GTX Series, which uses the shared Turing architecture for its cards that allow great performance, is a great pick for your next graphics card. Comparatively, NVIDIA's RTX cards offer RT and Tensor cores, plus real-time ray tracing abilities which can offer even greater graphical and more realistic gameplay experiences.

We offer a wide range of cards, including cutting-edge, top of the line current gen cards as well as a selection of previous generation models for those looking to build on a budget.