Best Deals for Micro Center Tech Days
Micro Center’s Tech Days are back. On July 15, 16, and 17, you can save money on a huge range of incredible tech. Laptops, desktops, 3D Printers, VR headsets, and more are all on sale. We pulled a bunch of our favorite deals, but there are tons more you can find at the Tech Days hub.
The HP Omen 16-ae0001nr is a killer laptop for any burgeoning gamer -- or one about to head off to college. With an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, the Omen 16 is able to crush esports titles (with a 165Hz display) and also handle AAA titles. And when it’s time to work, it’s ready to help with papers, research, and anything else a student could need.
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 ($399; Save $100)
If you’re in the market for a new family computer, the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 should be high on your list. The included Intel Core i5-13500 and 16GB of DDR4 RAM is more than enough for daily tasks like checking emails, browsing the web, streaming, and even some light gaming.
Acer Nitro XF273U ($224; Save $125)
Esports gamers who are still using traditional, 60Hz monitors are playing at a steep disadvantage. Even if your computer is capable of putting out 200+ frames, a 60Hz monitor means you’re only ever seeing 60 FPS. The Acer Nitro XF273U is a 2K monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate so you can take control of the fight and finally be one scoring points before the enemy even sees you.
Samsung QN65 TV ($809; Save $190)
Bigscreen TVs offer incredible quality, but some can still leave the darker hues feeling washed out and muddy. Which means it's time to upgrade. QLED screens let you watch your favorite movies as the filmmakers intended, with deep, rich colors and deep blacks, without breaking the bank.
Creality Ender 3 V2 3D ($129; Save $69)
For a long time, 3D printing felt too daunting for me to get into. Until we had a sale on an Ender 3 V2 and I decided to dive in. The V2 is a great printer for beginners, with minimal maintenance and easy setup for each print. Whether you're looking for utility prints or just printing for fun, the V2 has you covered.
Meta Quest 3 ($429; Save $70)Meta’s Quest 3 is the latest in their headset lineup. Featuring improved pass through and high-quality mixed reality, you can watch movies in more depth than ever before, play mini golf on the moon, and join a work call, all without leaving your living room.
Inland Performance Plus 1TB M.2 SSD ($69; Save $35)
Boost the storage space in your desktop -- or PS5 -- with a new M.2 drive (I just added a 2TB M.2 drive the 1TB drive already in my DIY desktop). This inexpensive Inland model has read/write speed up to 7,000MB/s and 5,500MB/s, which knocks traditional HDD and SSD performance out of the park.
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