Meet the Best Computer Store in the World
Since 1979, Micro Center has been a go-to destination for tech enthusiasts, from IT professionals and small businesses to students, gamers, and makers. Starting from a 900-square-foot storefront in Columbus, Ohio, with two former Radio Shack employees at the helm, Micro Center set out on a mission that still drives us today: to make technology accessible, approachable, and exciting.
Today, Micro Center is recognized as the #1 Tech Retailer in the U.S. by PCMag and serves over 22 million customers nationwide. But it’s more than just a store; it’s a community.
Inside each of the 28 locations (soon to be 29!), you'll find a space built for discovery, staffed by people who live and breathe technology. The stores offer a vast selection of over 20,000 products, from CPUs and laptops to 3D printers and the latest gaming gear. All served up with personalized service and expertise.
Micro Center's history is fueled by a commitment to expertise and customer loyalty. The company has expanded from its Ohio roots to Silicon Valley and beyond, with stores in cities including New York, Houston, Charlotte, and Miami. The opening of our 29th store is slated for Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley, and we expect long lines to rival the historic GPU launches of early 2025 -- a rare sight in modern retail and a testament to the thriving Micro Center community.
Micro Center is also built for builders, from high school robotics teams to enterprise IT departments. Customers rely on us for hands-on help and hard-to-find hardware, and we're a leading supplier of Arduino and Raspberry Pi hardware, while our Build Your Own PC department is a haven for serious system builders.
In 2025, Micro Center launched PriorityCare+, a membership service providing unlimited tech support (both in-store and remote), free diagnostics, extended return windows, and cloud storage. This reflects Micro Center’s ongoing dedication to not only selling technology but also ensuring customers can effectively use and maintain it.
Step into any Micro Center, and you'll immediately see what sets us apart. We pack our stores with over 20,000 different items, ensuring you'll find exactly what you need, whether it's the latest computers, essential electronics, networking gear, or components for your next custom PC build.
But it's more than just the products; it's the people and the experience. Our sales associates aren't just employees, they're experienced, knowledgeable tech enthusiasts, ready to help you find the perfect solution. Need a quick upgrade or a repair? Our in-store Knowledge Bar is there for fast, reliable support. Plus, we make it easy with convenient in-store pickup for your online orders, and our Micro Center Insider card offers great discounts to reward our most loyal customers.
Whether you are a gamer, a creator, a maker, networker, business owner, or simply a tech enthusiast, Micro Center has what you need.
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