I had no idea Micro Center actually sold these...

Summary

JayzTwoCents visits a Micro Center store to purchase parts for an ITX gaming PC build, including an Intel i7 CPU, Z790 motherboard, and 32GB DDR5 RAM. After selecting components, Jay, Nick, and Phil split up in the store to find the weirdest items they can, coming back with a model warship, musical squeeze toy, and remote control paper airplane. They conclude by testing out the airplane, noting the future has arrived when apps can control paper planes. Their trip highlights the unique inventory and hands-on experience Micro Center provides.

Takeaways

• 😊 The video shows JayzTwoCents going to Micro Center to buy parts for a small form factor PC build.
• 🛠️ He chooses an Intel Core i7-13700K CPU, Z790 ITX motherboard, and Corsair 32GB DDR5 RAM for the build.
• 💻 He compares different graphics cards like the RTX 4070 Ti and RX 6950 XT for performance and value.
• 🤔 Jay debates whether tighter RAM timings or higher speeds are better for gaming performance.
• 😮 The Micro Center has many unexpected items like DIY electronics, 3D printers, board games, and model kits.
• 🪁 Jay, Nick, and Phil each find something weird in the store - Jay chooses a battleship model kit.
• ✈️ They test out a remote control paper airplane that Jay bought at the store.
• 📺 Jay checks out OLED TVs designed as monitors with fast refresh rates for gaming.
• 🛒 He appreciates the ability to see cases and components in person when buying at Micro Center.
• 🙌 Jay thanks Micro Center for sponsoring the video and letting them film at the store.

Q & A

What parts does Jay need to buy for his small form factor PC build?

Jay needs to buy a Z790 ITX motherboard, an Intel Core i7-14700K CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a Corsair SF750 power supply.

Why does Jay choose the specific Corsair SF750 power supply?

Jay chooses that specific SF750 power supply because he already has custom cables made that are designed to fit that model, which he will use in his Nano Q build.

What graphics card does Jay recommend people consider over Nvidia cards for pure gaming performance?

Jay recommends people consider AMD Radeon graphics cards like the 6950 XT over Nvidia cards if they just care about high performance gaming and don't need ray tracing.

What unusual item does Jay find to buy at Micro Center?

Jay finds a plastic model kit of the USS Iowa battleship to buy, which he did not expect Micro Center to have in stock.

What musical instrument does Nick decide to buy?

Nick decides to buy something called an 'automatone', which is a squeezebox-type musical note that sings.

What remote control toy does Phil decide to buy?

Phil decides to buy a remote control paper airplane kit that can fly for up to 10 minutes.

What TVs catch Jay's attention?

Jay notices LG's 42 and 48 inch OLED TVs designed as 4K 120Hz gaming monitors with variable refresh rates and integrated speakers.

Why does Jay think the 48 inch LG OLED could replace his soundbar?

Jay doesn't need high-end sound since he uses headphones a lot. The integrated speakers could be good enough to get rid of his soundbar.

How much does the 48 inch LG OLED cost?

The 48 inch LG OLED display costs $1,049.

What does Jay say he wants to redo entirely?

Jay says he wants to entirely redo both his work and home setups.