Micro Center

Category: Computer store in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 2645 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–9PM

Tuesday: 10AM–9PM

Wednesday: 10AM–9PM

Thursday: 10AM–9PM

Friday: 10AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–9PM

Reviews

Cal S

Sep 25, 2022

I want to give you guys five stars I really truly do but I can't get over the few times I've gone there that if it looks like you have money or it looks like you want to spend some money you get service right away but on the other hand if you don't look like money or not necessarily ready to buy right that second there's no one to be found we just to ago I went in to purchase a AMD R5 5600g find no means big money compared to some of the other things out there I watched and waited by the counter the and the display case where the processors were why I saw not one not two not three but four salespersons walked right past me saw that I was there but didn't say a word but yet there was another person who they were intently focused on in that person obviously must have had more money or look like he had more money than I did I don't want to say anything racial or anything like that but the facts are the facts I actually had to go on to the sales floor and interrupt and ask them could someone help me and the place was not busy at all it was more sales people than customers I hope I was an isolated incident but for some reason I don't think so micro center really needs to work on training their employees on how to focus on their customers all their customers and not just precious few I can't say I won't be going there again because well there any place in town to get what you want when you want it and they'll have it until someone else comes up with something better I'm forced to go there but I know what to expect when I go there hopefully that will change good luck everybody and good luck micro center

Ho Choy

Sep 25, 2022

TERRIBLE ... had spoken with several sales staff and now understand how this company operates ... why certain items have lower prices than other retail places, how certain items have high markups, high employee turn overs ...

Russ

Sep 18, 2022

Sure it’s weird and a little outdated, sure they still use those funny little commission stickers, sure some of the employees are complete know-it-all neckbeards, but I still love micro center. It’s the best hobby focused electronic store in chicago and I support it every way that I can. I wish they’d stop giving away those garbage e-waste usb drives because they last a couple months and break. But I love micro center!

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Questions & Answers

I have a desk top with windows Vista and want to upgrade to 8 can I do that

SONYA NABORS | Sep 26, 2018
William Thompson | Sep 26, 2018

Windows 8 is not available anymore. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 10 as noted by Boom Ski. But your vista computer is quite old, it would be easier to buy a new one with Windows 10 pre-installed.

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Do you guys fix PS4? Over heating

Mr Fantastic | Sep 25, 2020
Mackey Man! | Sep 25, 2020

Save you money and just clean the dust out of it.

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Can you buy 3d printing filiment here?

philip coulson | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

yes it's mostly going to be our Inland brand of filament but if you check out the website you can see what's available

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Do they deliver?

Michael Salgado | Nov 29, 2021
Pedro Chavero | Nov 29, 2021

No , just pick up in the store

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I have 3 spools of 3D printer filament unopened that I purchased last Aug I dont have the receipt. Can I return them ? I have a valid store account/card.

TONIE RHUDE | Sep 25, 2021
Fred Jr S | Sep 25, 2021

As long as ur account is registered with ur email the should be able to return it due to the fact that they can pull up ur transaction

How much is a computer diagnosis?

Andre King | Sep 25, 2021
John Watson | Nov 29, 2021

I heard they were offering free tech support, about 6 months ago. Not sure if that promotions is still going though. Call or visit website ahead of time.

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Any stock on RTX 30 series?

Nicolas Moya | Sep 25, 2021
T. Stallworth | Sep 25, 2021

Yep they got it.

Hi, I have and old Mac 15 years old and was going to bring it in for service, but have forgotten the password? Is it still OK to bring in

g battle | Sep 25, 2020
Tom Reifenberg | Sep 25, 2020

Your best bet will be to call and explain the situation

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Do your store do electronic recycling

Torrence Tribble | Sep 25, 2020
Jeffries Brantley | Sep 25, 2020

Yes, they do....

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i've heard AMD ryzen 3000 series are on sale. is it true?

Terry H | Sep 25, 2020
Salil Gandhi | Sep 25, 2020

If it's not on sale and you see it cheaper somewhere else, try and get them to price match. Microcenter is awesome.

Do you still have a pay phone at your store?

A Google User | Sep 25, 2020
Alberto Botello | Sep 25, 2020

They don't have those anymore but you see them on the el station.

Is it possible/acceptable to actually build the computer at the location if need be?

Adel | Sep 25, 2020
Miguel Angel | Sep 25, 2020

From time to time they have clinics, they will help you build one with the parts purchased from the store, so stop by or ask directly to the store, it's not hard to build but it's much easier with someone's help

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Can I get a Mac thunderbolt to hdmi cable here?

Alexis Mattos-Vabre | Sep 25, 2020
Heather Olson | Sep 25, 2020

Look on their website and they'll tell you if its in stock

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Do you guys do hard drive installations here ? Can i get an estimate price thank you

Hector Gomez | Sep 26, 2019
Josue Villarreal | Sep 26, 2019

Call them

Do you have parking at this location ?

Katyayani Danavulapati | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

They have a big lot for parking. And there is actually a security car that patrols the whole Mall

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Do you sell an USB on the go female to male cable

Dennis Hanes | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

is on the go a brand? check the website.

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Do they carry micro HDMI cables for your phone?

Frankie Hughes | Sep 26, 2018
Deirdre Hastings | Sep 26, 2018

Yes

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I have Mac book Pro 2009. I recently upgraded that to 8GB memory. Now I want to install Windows 7 OS. Is it possible?

Renuka Devi Dunna | Sep 26, 2018
Craig Golucki | Sep 26, 2018

Rodney knows his stuff.

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Can I sell laptops and a computer

EnderKiller53 Gaming | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

Microcenter doesn't buy back anything. The recycle stuff for you but he will not buy back anything.

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I have a ASUS Lap Top. The battery is not charging. How much to replace the battery?

Paul Lawrence | Sep 26, 2018
Al | Sep 26, 2018

You would have to get that information from the store. That would all depend on the model that you have.

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do you do setups for a gaming PC

SAVAGE DAB | Sep 26, 2018
Craig Golucki | Sep 26, 2018

Absolutely

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Do u carry any sd cardr for a lg k 20 cell phone

Roberto Sanchez | Sep 26, 2018
xxDannyMaya | Sep 26, 2018

yes, prices are around 4.99 and up, depending on storage size.

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do you have a guide book to learn Apple i-phone 13promax

Hashim Syed | Aug 26, 2022
Myron Byrd | Aug 26, 2022

Yes,they do I saw it there myself

I have an Intel NUC computer which needs a fan replacement. Can you do this for me?

Stan Lester | Aug 26, 2022
Zunaid “Zune” Ahmed | Aug 26, 2022

The service department should be able to do it, feel free to call or drop by to make sure.

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Do you unlock phones you sell (Nokia) to use for Europe for local sim cards?

Voytek Putz | Aug 26, 2022
Laurence Smith | Aug 26, 2022

Ask the sales person

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I have a MacBook Air and I need a cd drive. Can you recommend a cd drive that will work with my MacBook Air?

Mecca Thompson | Jul 27, 2022
Brian Bolli | Aug 26, 2022

What Ahmed said, nothing special but can be used on any modern operating system.

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Do You Carry A Battery For A DELL LATITUDE E7440

haroon rajaee | Jul 27, 2022
seef sahra | Jul 27, 2022

Call them

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What's their phone number

Rickey Davis | Jun 27, 2022
Kushtrim B. Ahmeti | Jun 27, 2022

Try to google by using the location name

I have a Dell Laptop that is over 10 years old. Is this battery still in stock?

William Townsell | Jun 27, 2022
manly crittle | Jun 27, 2022

I don't think they have a battery that old you can get it cheaper on ebay

Why they don’t have a phone number. Who wanna drive all the way to location for nothing.

beauty_luv_ the_model | Mar 29, 2022
Daniel Tuchscherer | Mar 29, 2022

Becuase you are more likely to buy something if you are already in the store. Besides that, there's not much they can help you with over the phone. Place a order online and wait or come into the store and check out the inventory.

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can I buy a hookup method to connect my iphone 10 to show movies on my samsong tv

Michael Galvan | Mar 29, 2022
Zunaid “Zune” Ahmed | Mar 29, 2022

Yes, it's called airplay and lots of streaming devices and TVs support it.

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Do you repair zte Sony projector?

Adan Olivares | Dec 29, 2021
Rey Colón | Dec 29, 2021

They repair Laptops and PCs. Not all electronics.

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Where is your phone number ? 🤷🏽‍♂️

Tristan | Nov 29, 2021
Clayton Miller | Nov 29, 2021

Website has a "chat now" feature. Otherwise possible on your receipt?

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Do you still offer free tech support for PCs?

John Watson | Nov 29, 2021
Ron J | Nov 29, 2021

on the floor

Does anyone know where I can get the Sunday plus software on cd ?

Randy Warren | Oct 30, 2021
Anados Defered | Nov 29, 2021

I only found a shareware site - "insecure site warning" with a download link for version 2.4.2 1 by Grassroots Software. The developer link - another "insecure site warning" Easy Worship had a 900 number but no immediately visible link. Turn on your antivirus, try the download, burn it to disk, open it in a sandbox. There is no link as boxed product that I could find. Good luck!

Do you have any cheap gaming PCs??

Sergio_Barragan48 | Oct 30, 2021
K H | Oct 30, 2021

There are different types of gaming PC from basic to high end gaming. The sales people will definitely assist you to get the right product. They offer complete solutions too.

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Do you have DJI FPV V2 gogles in stock?

JJ Tesla DIY | Sep 25, 2021
Kevin Woodberry | Sep 25, 2021

I didn't see any when I visited

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do you have Microsoft word in stock?

John Stokes | Sep 25, 2021
Alex Bruno | Sep 25, 2021

I believe so

I wanted to buy a b550 bazooka msi mother board but I need to update bios because I have a ryzen 7 5800x,if I buy the board here can they update the bios for me ? Will they be a fee also ?

Gside | Sep 25, 2021
Izzy | Sep 25, 2021

You can go to the Micro Center Website and schedule to get your bios updated for around $30 or so. Though you could also sign up for AMD’s Boot Kit which AMD sends you a cpu to loan so you can update your bios and all you have to do is send it back, as far as I know the Boot Kit is free.

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So you saying I wouldn’t be able to get my money back I can only exchange it for sum else or use that money to get sum better ?

P K | Sep 25, 2021
K S | Sep 25, 2021

Sadly, if it is VR/Microphones/anything else on the blue signs at micro center, you cannot return or refund it. However, you can always try selling it on a platform such as ebay or amazon. Your mileage may vary though.

Yeah why did you take the phone number down?

Russel Savage | Sep 25, 2021
Evelyn Oswald | Sep 25, 2021

I had this same question last week. Apparently they are too busy to take calls on a local level. Which is annoying since I had a question about an in store product that gets dropped shipped and only the local store would be able to tell me if it arrived. The customer service rep stated there is no number to call that I would just have to go in.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 24, 2022
mech 2159 | Sep 25, 2021

Distancing ,Mask and they wipe down

Do you sell power cords for MacBook Pro?

Joan Murray | Sep 25, 2021
N Cintora | Sep 25, 2021

Yes they do

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Where can i find someone to set up my laptop for streaming streamyard and OBS

HOODNERD SPORTS RAP AND GAMING | Sep 25, 2021
Larry Hurn | Sep 25, 2021

Titoub.com I can help

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Which day of the week do you guys restock the rtx 30 series?

Jason Situ | Sep 25, 2021
s wilson | Sep 25, 2021

The guy told me they get shipments randomly

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What type of cable cord do i need to hook up my phone to the tv? Android harmony 3, panisonic tv.

Junior Black | Sep 25, 2021
Miranda Hines | Sep 25, 2021

Most likely you'll need a HDMI adapter with a USB-C port

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RTX 30 series back in stock again? or sold out?

K S | Sep 25, 2021
The Animwrimer | Sep 25, 2021

Should be in stock, don't know though.

Do they charge to reset a laptop to factory settings?

Wilfredo Badillo | Sep 25, 2021
Martino “Tino” Henderson | Sep 25, 2021

I would imagine so, but you will be able to save yourself time, and money by looking up how to do this securely on the Internet. Most modern computers have recovery partitions on the storage medium which allows you to reset without much effort or knowledge.

r u open today?

Eva Mauricio | Sep 25, 2021
Steven Pucci | Aug 26, 2022

Yea

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how much is your 64g flash drives?

Mckinley Williams | Sep 25, 2021
Wayland Chan | Sep 25, 2021

Mine was $6.99, I'm sure their $$ are lower now...

What is the phone number for this store?

Frank Palmer | Sep 25, 2021
James Gordon | Sep 25, 2021

They don't have a number for phone support. I think it's one of the ways they keep the prices so low. You can, however, get support though a chat interface on their website during store hours.

Do you carry wireless security cameras?

Ron Garcia | Sep 25, 2021
Sabeeh Amin | Sep 25, 2021

You can check the online store. You just have to pick the store you want to check.

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Is there payment plans available?

Eliani Rodriguez | Sep 25, 2021
James Walker | Sep 25, 2021

Havent notice any but customer service there is great

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What’s the price of a speaker cable of 100 ft?

Moises Mariano | Sep 25, 2020
jovanda harris | Sep 25, 2020

You need to call and see if they have it in stock this particular cable cord for speaker and get a good price for it

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Do you have Monitors with cameras in stock?

Betty Magness | Sep 25, 2020
jovanda harris | Sep 25, 2020

So I would say to you just call them a ask them a question about the certain item at that location that you wanted

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I had ESET Cyber Security installed on my IMAC at Microcenter several years ago. Do I need to renew my license?

Carolyn Broquet | Sep 25, 2020
Cesar Flores | Sep 25, 2020

Yes.

is the store open today

Ireneusz Pielechaty | Sep 25, 2020
marie carolynn | Sep 25, 2020

Yes, 11 AM to 6 PM on Sunday

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Are you open?

Giscard Khoshaba | Sep 25, 2020
Susan Perry | Sep 25, 2020

Yes they are open. Was there a couple of weeks ago. You have to wear a mask, and there's an attendant at the door with hand sanitizer that you're required to use upon entry. Also there are aisle directional markers on the floor.

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Can you guys take computers and upgrade them with better specs

Quinn is lit | Sep 25, 2020
Charlie Tuna | Sep 25, 2020

Honestly can't answer that, but I do know that Tiger Direct does, with a fair price structure and fabulous upgrade recommendations for the intended usage.

Are you guys open on the Fourth of July?

The Sad Potatoe | Sep 25, 2020
marie carolynn | Sep 25, 2020

Not sure, but you can call the store for questions.

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Are they open to come in

Sweet Sexii | Sep 25, 2020
JR Oremus | Sep 25, 2020

Yes, they are open to walk around inside.

Do you sell a reasonably priced camera that I can use with my 64 bit Windows 7 computer for zoom meetings. Thank you.

Al Golnik | Sep 25, 2020
emmanuel gutierrez | Sep 25, 2020

Yes the do they have some 720p Logitech webcams there

can you guys fix the LED of an iphone 8?

Vince Neri | Sep 25, 2020
Lyn Cole | Sep 25, 2020

Microcenter is an apple service place

Do you guys fix PS4 overheating problems ? If what’s the prices?

Mr Fantastic | Sep 25, 2020
Patrick Washington | Sep 25, 2020

You can call them and see. Ask for the repair department. If they do there is an initial fee to check it out.

Hello. I have a (2015) Macbook Pro laptop. I need a battery for it. Do you sell and install batteries for Macbook Pro? If so, what is the cost (estimate..) and how long would it take?

Cortez Javez | Sep 25, 2020
Jenny Ross | Sep 25, 2020

The store does have a whole section dedicated to Apple products so they should help you. I suggest you give them a call.

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Hi, Do you stock a power cable that will connect standard IEC C13 female out of a firewall to a normal wall socket?

Ben Jardine | Sep 26, 2019
Judith GotYou OnCamera | Sep 26, 2019

I recommend you contact the establishment directly because they do not monitor the Q&A section on a regular basis.

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Do they fix monitors

Michael Rodriguez | Sep 26, 2019
D. Eric Harmon | Sep 26, 2019

Never fix a monitor.... just buy a new one

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Are you open on Memorial Day?

Russell Love | Sep 26, 2019
John Braeckman | Sep 26, 2019

Probably, but call them. This is not a link to the store.

do you sell servo motors?

Shira Nadoff | Sep 26, 2019
Al B | Sep 26, 2019

I've only seen regular DC motors, but you can check their website and see if they have it in stock

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Do you sell older xbox conectors?

Hugo Garcia | Sep 26, 2019
John Braeckman | Sep 26, 2019

Check the website or call the store. This is not a link to the store

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Do you have old xbox conetors?

Hugo Garcia | Sep 26, 2019
brenda hereold | Sep 26, 2019

You would have call them yourself they might don't know for sure

Can my dog come along,?

Wes Frankes | Sep 26, 2019
David Liu | Sep 26, 2019

I seen a dog inside before

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I want to build my pc but i dont know how to will you guys help with extra fee or is it not possible??

van dammed | Sep 26, 2019
Steve Squires | Sep 26, 2019

They can help you get everything you need. I built a few pc's with their help

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can i exchange my dell laptop for a mac book or any cheaper android laptop ??

saloni jindal | Sep 26, 2019
Alexis Rojas Heredia | Sep 26, 2019

So when I was there returning my own products, I heard that the man next to me was planning on selling them used hardware. The man behind the counter told him that they do not buy items from customers. Unless its and android laptop that you recently purchased and have a receipt for I dont think that they cant just exchange it.

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do you repair usb drives/

Elisabeth Heurtefeu | Sep 26, 2019
Reggie Williams | Sep 26, 2019

Yes

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do they have photosticks for android phones

Cathy | Sep 26, 2019
Bonnie Wilson | Sep 26, 2019

Yes

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Does Micro center repair printers?

Yvonne German | Sep 26, 2019
Nicholas Joerger | Sep 26, 2019

They night help facilitate warranty repairs

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In this site have replacement part's to garmin smartwatch?

Camilo Londoño Giraldo | Sep 26, 2018
pychopath syphonF | Sep 26, 2018

Probably not, they sell computers and ect parts and games

Do you fix electronic at all??

Renee Marshall | Sep 26, 2018
Alexander George | Sep 26, 2018

Micro center fix some e look electronics, computers and related accessories

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I want to bike here, any places to lock and park my bike?

Ace at Geometry | Sep 26, 2018
RICHARD MARTIN | Sep 26, 2018

yes, they do

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Do I have to pay taxes when buying a laptop if I'm a foreigner?

Té Chai | Sep 26, 2018
M Downey | Sep 26, 2018

Yes

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Hello, my sandisk 64gb sd card plastic cover has broken,but i have the memory piece. Do u have plastic covers...Thanks

DU PRODUCTION | Sep 26, 2018
Colin Manuele | Sep 26, 2018

Call the store direct

Do you have drawing tablets

Glenny Mateo | Sep 26, 2018
M K | Sep 26, 2018

No

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Is there quality tech support at this location?

Drew Aslakson | Sep 26, 2018
michael w | Sep 26, 2018

There is, I've had good results. Make sure you ask for Tech and not a sales guy.

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Do they Sell NVDIA 3D Glasses ?

ajay joglekar | Sep 26, 2018
Vlad J | Sep 26, 2018

Yep

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Do you think you will have any 1050tis in stock by the end of june? looking to make my first rig and you guys have good deals.

The Savior Wolf | Sep 26, 2018
Joseph Zegar (JZguy1) | Sep 26, 2018

Online and in-store are both equally good

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Are tgey ooen today?

Ron Crivello | Sep 26, 2018
Karl Rouse | Sep 26, 2018

Yeah, 10 to 6

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Are they open today?

Ron Crivello | Sep 26, 2018
john haymer | Sep 26, 2018

Yes until 6pm

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when did this store on elston open?:

Aida G. | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

1996. before that the location was a handy andy

Can I get an Acer Aspire E15 here?

Nitu Mahajan APS | Sep 26, 2018
Infinite Umbra | Sep 26, 2018

Yes.

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Can they make you a custom gaming pc?

Sour | Sep 26, 2018
Luicfer 35 | Sep 25, 2021

If i wan to check of the pc and just a motherboard replace and a cooler how much it will be for it?

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Can i order my router on line

Ingra Warren | Sep 26, 2018
Colin B | Sep 26, 2018

Yes! In store pickup is great!

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I have a HP Pavillion dv6-6153 cl entertainment PC.Can I bring it to Micro Center for an internal upgrade or should I look at purchasing a new one? It's used for programs like Revitt and Cadd.

Rashawn Muhammad | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

Off the top of my head I don't know the specifications. However you'd be surprised at how long like the other gentleman was saying an SSD would go towards performance as well as maxing out the memory for as old as I suspected it is. Also give the inside of the case a cleaning as enclosed heat can also stress Hardware.

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Can I recycle a multi-function printer at Micro Center?

Bunni Zilinsky | Sep 26, 2018
Boom Ski | Sep 26, 2018

yes you can. You just have to sign it over to us but there's no charge for it but you don't get credit for it either

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What program will solve the problem of 7 out dated drivers for a notebook , using window's 8.1

Booker Robinson | Sep 26, 2018
Mark Villarreal | Sep 26, 2018

Gotta ask the experts. They know everything there.

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If I'm trying to get a gpu specifically for gaming and show proof will I get it for a cheaper price?

Epotron | Sep 26, 2018
Craig Golucki | Sep 26, 2018

Miners ruined everything

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Hi,can I get HDMI ARC to digital audio converter in your store?

Chinedu Christian Ntomchukwu | Sep 26, 2018
James Mamrot (Captain J Nasty) | Sep 26, 2018

This isn't a Q&A with the store. It's for asking general questions about a location.

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Are same day laptop screen repairs available?

Jaylen Perez | Sep 26, 2018
Craig Golucki | Sep 26, 2018

No

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usb connector for a dot matrix printer?

Franklin Saksena | Sep 26, 2018
Brian Bolli | Sep 26, 2018

Does your printer have a USB port on it? My suggestion is bring in the make and model of your printer along with pictures of all available ports and they will be able to help you. To many unknowns to guarantee they will have it, but i can guarantee if any store in Chicago has it, it would be Microcenter.

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Epson 252-1 initial cartridge

Glenda Puma | Sep 26, 2018
Craig Golucki | Sep 26, 2018

Try their website

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Do you have this part: 3.5mm to triple RCA component cable female?

Mario Leonl | Sep 26, 2018
James Mamrot (Captain J Nasty) | Sep 26, 2018

This is not q & a with Micro Center. Call them or check the website for details on pricing, inventory, etc.

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You you have software disk for a canon inageprograf ipf 6400. "24" large format cilor inkjet printer i can buy in store

orlando gonzalez | Sep 26, 2018
Solomon Humphries | Sep 26, 2018

You would have to get that from the manufacturer website

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I have a printer that Is not printing clearly. I bought new ink from your store also Thinking maybe it way the issue Still not printing well , Do you do estimates and repairs If I bring it in ?

Surayah al-muddaris | Sep 26, 2018
Garrett Travis | Sep 26, 2018

Cleaning the heads via the menu would be the first option. If you go long periods of time between use then heads can get clogged.

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Price needed for Canon in #220 and 221 combo pack.

Beverley Walker | Sep 26, 2018
Sai Charan Sundar Somarouthu | Sep 26, 2018

Their website has all the prices as per location and webstore.

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Does Micro Center sell the iPhone 7 adapter for 8 inch input?

Scot Van Buuren | Sep 26, 2017
Anthony Lozano | Sep 26, 2017

This is so specific to the iPhone. You should find this at the Apple store on North Ave and Halsted street in Chicago.

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