This place has everything for your favorite nerd. Credit: Gary Beaver

Best Computer Store: Micro Center

It feels uncomfortable to a certain degree to put a chain in any local best of list, but, in fairness, have you been to Micro Center? In Houston, nothing really compares. It is absolutely loaded with tech from simple needs like a new monitor to more complex gets like network routers and cabling. There’s a reason it has been the go-to in-town spot for hardware since 1994. You don’t last nearly 30 years selling computer gear unless you are doing something really right. Next time you need a specialized cable and don’t want to wait for at-home delivery, hop over to Micro Center. It’s a good bet they will have it in stock. And that’s a big reason they have been at the top of this list on numerous occasions.

Micro Center
5305 South Rice, Houston
microcenter.com

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