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.
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.
AMD offers a great selection of graphics cards as well, with enough variety to please nearly every type of PC user. AMD's 6000 Series cards offer a great range of graphical performance across its models, with the 6000 XT Series giving a nice additional boost in performance that will blow games out of the water by offering better graphics than ever.
These graphics cards range a lot with both performance level and price, with entry-level cards perfect for anyone just getting into PC building and enthusiast cards perfect for hardcore gamers and workstation PCs. Gamers looking to build their perfect gaming PC should look no further than AMD's newest line of graphics cards, which offer gaming performances that feel truly next gen.
Intel Graphics Cards
Intel is the newest player to enter the graphics card market, and its cards have come out swinging with compelling features and competitive pricing. By utilizing Resizable BAR memory technology (available on most modern CPUs) and SAM (Smart Access Memory), Intel has created the powerful new Intel Arc series, which can easily keep up with many popular GPU models from NVIDIA and AMD.
The performance of the Intel Arc graphics cards is powered by the Xe HPG Microarchitecture, a new microarchitecture designed explicitly for graphics cards. The Xe HPG Microarchitecture features several new enhancements designed to improve the performance of graphics cards, including a new cache hierarchy, a new scheduler, and a new rasterizer. The Xe HPG Microarchitecture innovations are also designed to improve the performance of graphics applications, including ray tracing, variable rate shading, and mesh shading. Intel's Xe Media Engine was the industry first for AV1 Coding and Transcoding Technology, and the Xe Media Engine gives creators the power to cultivate compelling content powered by the first graphics card to support all current leading media formats.
Micro Center offers a huge variety of graphics cards, with products for nearly any type of build, whether you're looking for a high-end gaming PC or something with a tight budget in mind.
Check out our store, where you'll be sure to find the perfect unit for your next custom build, with in-store PC experts that can help answer any of your questions or even help build your system at a fair price.
