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@@siripfreely some pc building company I don't care to name did a raffle essentially and didn't like the person that got picked because of her follower count so JayzTwoCents built her a PC.
Imagine being this dude, alone in Microcenter with little idea of what you’re gonna do, when Tech Jesus himself descends upon you, guides you through the process of picking components, and then pays for it in the end. What an absolute G.
@@darrianweathington1923 that's the nature of TH-cam having the potential to let people make money Also that's not really the point isn't it, he was in the area and did it on a whim and got rewarded for just being a decent guy (even before paying for his fan)
@@darrianweathington1923 Well, he also showed just how awesome Microcenter seems to be. The employees actually seem to care about what they sell, which is getting quite rare these days.
**Gamers Nexus visiting Newegg** Newegg: Our judgement day has come... **Gamers Nexus visiting Micro Center** Micro Center: **teary eyed** We have been blessed this day...
@@TwinbornMist This happens to me every time I go to a Best Buy. I end up selling PC's and laptops to confused customers talking to confused High School aged employees. I worked at CompUSA when I was in HS (late 90's) and i guess old habits die hard.... LOL
Imagine walking into a store, with little knowledge of parts, and one of the most knowledgeable and customer concerned people, is the person that helps you throughout the store. Lucky dude.
11:15 When the employee asks a legitimate question to Steve@GN, that truly shows that he's a quality salesman that wants to better his customer relations. Just a small kudos to that guy 👏🏻
Just the fact that a retail store *exists* where an employee knows what "filament" is (and not in the context of lights bulbs... which don't use them anymore anyway lmao) is impressive.
"One second, I gotta make sure he doesn't pay for this!" Imagine hearing Steve say that after he spent likely an hour or more helping you figure out what you wanted to build.
@@Mach141 While it can certainly be profitable it's not as profitable as it once was. If you've actually watched other GN videos though you'd also know they put a LOT of money into equipment to be able to do actual real thorough testing. They aren't just pumping out 10 minute videos throwing parts together and running a benchmark, a lot of time and work goes into each video. For all that goes into each video I would not be at all surprised if they make much less profit than the vast majority of other TH-camrs, particularly ones of similar sizes. I'm not saying he can't afford to do this and clearly the fact that he helped with this build allowed them to make a video out of the visit when they had no clear plans, but it's still a nice thing to see here and not just trivial. GN really seems like a product of love where everyone involved believes in what they're doing to try to provide a service for the space that really doesn't exist without them. Yeah they're a business and they make money but they aren't here throwing half assed worthless videos with clickbait thumbnails just to pull in the most profit they could. They wouldn't spend tens of thousands of dollars on custom testing equipment if they didn't believe what they're doing has value.
It is very common for other customers to help each other particularly when the employees are busy. It is a safe place for nerds to just walk around and think of more projects, upgrades, etc. Once you have the attention of an employee, particularly if you are doing a full PC build and need a lot of components, the employee assisting you will stick with you the whole time if you want and/ or need them to do so, which is great for you. However, some times it's good to have extra nerds around as shoppers almost always outnumber employees.
@@r2db yep! I had people come up to my local m Microcenter saying "I know you don't work here, but do you know anything about this part?" Microcenter is one of those friendly places that people help each other. Even I received help on my first build randomly by people and employees at the same time 🤣
What's funny is that if you didn't already know who he is, he wouldn't really stand out. He doesn't look out of place, and apparently it's _normal_ for employees to know their shit there.
@@r2db I wish I could work at a microcenter, but my local one is a bit too far for me to commute to. I would still go if I was buying something though. I bought my apple watch there. When I buy a laptop for college I will most likely buy it there, and I will build my next desktop there. It is so cool.
This guy was actually decently knowledgeable doing some decent research (early stage) and only came in to have a look around to help him decide later. He didn't seem like he was impulse buying but he was ready to buy if he had to. When Steve came and gave him advice he knew enough to follow along thanks to his own research and at that point Steve helping you buy at that moment is better than another how many other hours looking around and possibly getting confused and making mistakes.
I think that's probably why Steve paid for hardware. The guy basically stumbled into building a whole PC with Steve, but Steve is a good enough guy to know he might not have been ready or able to pay for all the parts that were picked out. Good guy Steve.
It seemed like he just wanted a second opinion on his research, which is a smart thing to do. Steve is a great guy, and paying for the fan's build is really sweet.
@@DystopianOverture he clearly wasn't complete on his research, but he knew enough and trusted Steve that it was safe to buy when he did. Paying for it was a sweet bonus.
I totally rushed my build and should have spent more time researching. Not that I am dissatisfied in how it came out but my choices were a bit impulsive and which I allocated more time to research. Would’ve been great to have Steve there!
@@NickyNicesthey I've been building pcs since the mid 2000s and I still do this. I recently got a 14700k because it was slightly cheaper than a 7800x3d. And it's for gaming and sometimes streaming . Nothing I'd need 20 cores for. Even tho I knew how much less the amd draws, I got the intel. Regret. Also lga1700 socket. ☠️ Yeah I can limit to 270w and ubdervolt+oc but electricity is v expensive in Australia 😂
Loved that the guy in charge of allowing filming just let Steve be Steve. Apparently they have legit reasons to believe their staff will rock it it without a chaperone/handler trailing them.
Imagine you're in microcenter for the first time trying to make sense of how to build a computer and then Steve complete with camera crew materializes out of thin air to walk you through it.
This is like an alternative universe where Steve is a laid back retail guy who helps people build computers. So wholesome. It’s nice to Steve having a good time instead of having to bring down fire on bad companies. 10/10
There is someone much wholesome in this video! I love how the one Microcenter sales guy was like "I'm going to take this opportunity to learn something." It takes a lot to admit, in front of customers, that you don't know something about your product line, but he's better at his job for it. Huge respect to Microcenter for just letting GN roll film like this, too. It shows a LOT of confidence in their staff, to just trust that the experience is going to make them look good.
That was actually pretty wholesome. This guy is going to remember this forever every time he uses his build. The staff there were great too. Honestly that place looks so awesome, I wish we had something even remotely close to that in my area.
6:15 Yo, the Microcenter staff guy here knows what he's talking about, both as far as the product and the situation in the store. That's what I like to see in a physical retailer, and part of why I wish they were much more common.
@@crisnmaryfam7344 in the same situation im a 50m drive away from the nearest two stores and when i move back home i go to 2.5 hours away from about 4 of them
@@GamersNexus Was at that Microcenter 2 weeks ago and talked to the same person! Very knowledgeable and cool guy. I think Christian Chanon was his name. (that was the name on the sticker he put on the motherboard I purchased)
All microcenter sales reps I've dealt with have been great and knowledgeable and remarkably patient with other members of the public who just come in and say "i need more memory for my laptop. It's an HP".
Other than running into Steve, this is basically my experience every time I go to microcenter. The selection is massive, things are in stock, if a few items aren’t in stock they will be soon and aren’t being resold by scalpers. The staff knows their STUFF. The 3D printer section is full of knowledgeable 3D printing enthusiasts, the PC section is full of knowledgeable PC enthusiasts! I genuinely enjoy getting in my car and physically going there more than I enjoy visiting some online stores.
I like how when the MC employee at 11:10 asks about ram Steve instantly responds positively. Shows the employee is enthusiastic and wants to learn more while on the job
From my experience with retail, you often get people interested in the particular field working there. Builders merchant? Chances are they have a couple of DIY people on staff. Car parts shop? They are probably enthusiasts. Of course majority of people working there are not tech guys in civilian life, but you can't spend 40+ hours per week around the products you sell and not pick up some interest *Sad past-retail noises*
@@songogu9 Actually, MC has requirements to work in the build section. They don't let just anyone work in that section. I've built or replaced parts from my local MC for the last 10+ years and I typically go in with an idea of what I want, but I always get together with an employee in the section just to see what they think. The reality is I'm going in off of reviews, but these guys have the reviews as well as know if there are a lot of returns or unhappy customers on top of it.
When Steve and the GN team is impressed with your staff and customer interactions, you KNOW you're doing things right. Props to Microcenter, wish they'd put up stores here in Asia too :)
This was WAYYYYYYY more wholesome than I expected, especially at the end where he bought that guy's stuff for him. Like, WOW! This video made me happy.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I mean dude was have a rough time, and life handed the opportunity! The mighty Steve appeared to turn his day around lol. It was generous he waited until they stopped filming before introducing himself.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I honestly had 0 idea it would conclude like that. I've always like Steve but holy shit I love him now. Anybody who can make someones day, year, or beyond at their own costs is the ideal human.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I dont think he was thinking that. If he was he would have gone full ham on the parts. I think he legit thought he was paying for it.
This made my heart cry tears of joy. That's "MY STORE" ... can't tell you how many people I've helped do what Steve did for this guy. It's so heartwarming to see Steve help the guy and all the fan reactions. Keep it up dude!
I'm in my 60's, never built a PC, changed a lot of components and owned a lot of prebuilds. I just want to say that you are one of the coolest guys I have ever been witness to either online or in person. Most of the time you admittedly talk over my head with your knowledge and understanding, and I try to learn and absorb the information you're sharing, but today you showed yourself to be just as cool and considerate in a real-life scenario, as you portray in your studio recordings. I just wanted to commend you for being the kind of person you are, in a world where folks like you are increasingly hard to come by. Thank You!!
@The Rotten💯 Elden Ring kicks everyone's ass, if a enemy or boss is kicking your ass super bad, maybe avoid them and come back later is what I recommend. Also if you are having performance issues its probably not your rigs fault, they botched the Direct X 12 so the game stutters.
@Through My Eyes... Im curious what kind of games do you play? Im in my mid thirties and have noticed my reflexes are a bit slower now, a lot of friends play more strategy or turn based games but I generally find them less fun then more actiony games.
In my 60's too, friend. Never too late to learn. Building PCs is a blast and the feeling of accomplishment you get when the job is done is well worth the effort. It's a good hobby. :)
The fact you paid for dude's stuff and then didn't use that for title/clicks/thumbnail/etc is stellar! This video had me smiling ear to ear the whole time. You could tell noneof it was forced!
The entire time watching this I had a big smile, seeing Steve take time to help a fellow viewer and fan pick out parts for his build then PAY for his build is an awesome display of humbleness and class. 10/10 Steve and team.
THIS is how you build a genuine, dedicated, and loving community following. Giving back to those that support you - and not even talking about footing the bill which was far above and beyond what could have been expected, just the fact that he would take the time out of his day to help out a fellow gamer and impart his knowledge to the benefit of his community - just a straight up solid dude right there! Steve, you and the team are all awesome, love to see this!
I was like.... he's going to build a 12th gen Intel system..... *looks at $600+ DDR5 memory*.... Nope, we are now making a Ryzen system! I laughed so hard. Amazingly fun video to watch
This was so good! Props to MicroCenter for being cool about filming on zero notice and props to GN for making someone's day. This is what it's all about, man!
The sad thing is these people with "influencer" in their titles or bio still manage to BS their way into upper 5 to 6 figure income and somehow keep snowballing into legit professional work in various fields without needing a degree or actual experience. I'm seeing this way too often these days.
Amazing to see this kind of interaction. Kudos to you, Steve. You didn't have to help him, but you did, and it totally made his day. This kind of behavior breeds further good behavior in paying kindness forward. Thank you, Steve (and Andrew).
When you go through as much hardware as they do it all gets hammered in. You have to remember how many hours of his life he's spent reading out the performance numbers on screen for each and every video.
The fact that you were willing to walk around the store helping this guy shows that you really do love helping people first and foremost. Absolute chad Computer Jesus, keep it up.
Steve giving a fan like an experience you literally would have to pay for getting advice from tech jesus himself for free and being so patient, Steve if you ever read this godbless you man and thank you for being you It's honestly rare to see in this world especially when you're that recognizable in our community
I always try to help people when I'm in best buy. Usually it's just a confused parent on what some gaming thing is for their kids. If I lived closer to Microcenter, I wouod deadass be broke.
This is honestly really wholesome, to see you genuinely helping a stranger with their build and make solid recommendations. So good to see how well you were received too, further cements Microcenter as a solid place to buy pc gear.
If you ever do get a chance to walk into a MicroCenter, especially on the weekend... You may find a group of customers chatting about products. Its not just the sales reps. Unlike NewEgg or Amazon... you will find customers who are enthusiasts and will talk w other customers while they are shopping. Now they may not be all experts, but its one of the few places where you can touch and feel a product before you buy it and then have to deal with RMAs. BTW, I actually had to deal with MicroCenter over an RMA... not a problem. I'm sure if Steve lived near a MicroCenter ... he'd spend a lot more time in one...
@@mikestechtalks6781 we moved away from the one we were near, but yes i agree, when i was younger and the pc fan scene was blowing up with all of these obnoxious configurations and blade speed and angles they had two whole isles dedicated to case fans. I needed help not because I'm an idiot, but i just didn't know why there were so many and what they offered. The gent who worked there walked me through it all and if he didn't know he looked it up. Walked in curious and walked out a forever customer. Also i just like to see that folks who have a decent amount of clout are still taking their time with a stranger to help them out, that gent was extremely happy.
The stark contrast between the NEWEGG experience and the Microcenter experience is absolutely Stunning. I hope Newegg watches this and sees how important it is to employ people who are passionate about the products and community they are serving. This video experience is very similar to all of my experiences that I have had at the Microcenter near me (minus Steve buying my build for me). Newegg paraded out business guys who never built a PC in their life and probably can't tell the difference between a SATA and Molex while touting their pet "improvement" projects that they are working on to pad their resume to move on to their next gig.
@@jaggsta To be fair, MC is excellent about all this stuff. They've got nothing to hide, and if anything this is unexpected and free advertisement for them with the added bonus of being able to hang out and have a conversation with Tech Jesus
@@DragonEdge10 Absolutely. I frequent the Columbus Ohio location and they are always like this. Store is always in pristine shape and there is always someone ready and eager to help you. This is a shining example of how more companies and business's in the US should operate. Clearly something from the top down is working with MC, this is states away from the one steve visited and its an identical experience...save for tech jesus buying my new PC build for me that is...
I'm loving the fact that Steve basically became a personal shopper for the fan at the beginning :D. Fantastic stuff and great video guys, I'd love to have a store like this near to me in the UK.
We don't really have any decent warehouse style PC places over here. Best going for the online route with Overclockers (Haribo pushers), CCL and Awd-it all giving solid customer service. Scan or Ebuyer if you're desperate and you can't wait, same goes for Amazon.
@@RatBagDad Hell no at Overclockers, they are terrible (I used to use them a lot but 4 terrible customer service experiences on the bounce and I won't touch them any more). I'd take Scan over them every day of the week (I live exactly half way between them so have used both many times). Once upon a time PC World was a decent place to go and did have some knowledgeable staff (I know, i trained hundreds of them..) but alas this has not been the case for at least a decade. But we really don't have any walk in chains like this with big stocks, just the one off sites you mention - and places like Novatech and Aria who are the same as Scan etc.
I love my microcenter out here in Missouri. Just want to say that the staff interactions you see with Steve are actually not far off from what you see as a regular customer. Its not just influencer special treatment, Its a really great shop, and the floor staff tend to really know their stuff. My only complaint would be the gauntlet (their checkout process) can be a bit confusing for first time customers.
I really like this vid. I used to work at Microcenter (sales, service, higher tier custom builds). Watching this reminded me getting pulled out of the service dept to walk a customer through what they needed for their "all the monies" builds.
I make day trips to the DFW Microcenter from OKC anytime I can. The employees and store just make it so worth it. I really hope Microcenter sees the need for more retail locations for those of us that miss out on their crazy deals they have that are in-store only.
It's awesome how life works out. In 1 hour you went from dealing with a super stressful situation with a shady company, to dealing with genuinely awesome customers and employees in a great company. Then you pay for that dudes stuff! I've always been a fan, and this video convinced me to finally contribute financially by buying a poster and crystal sphere for the consultation booth in my repair shop. You guys rock!
This is way more organic and legit way to do it than the way LTT did it. If you haven't seen it they did a full build and put a mock price tag on it among the cases or prebuilds.
Its sad i know but i bought my ibuypower pc from bestbuy only because no other options to physically walk in and purchase one were near me… and if there was something wrong i wouldnt have to deal with sending stuff thru the mail… and 3 yrs later its still goin strong but yes i did some research and payed way to much buuut i got peace of mind somewhat
@@HolyDiver79 there’s literally no shame in getting a prebuilt. I’ve bought 3 cyberpowerpc. Granted I knew what parts I wanted and completely customized it. I’d prefer to build but don’t have the time. The components you buy and the prebuilts have are the same, as long as you intelligently pick your parts then you’re fine. Years ago I swore by building, and it’s a ton of fun, but parts availability and time are big factors to me and I don’t mind paying a small fee and shipping for someone else to do it- I always say that I could change my own oils in my truck but it’s often cheaper and more efficient for me to have someone else do it- Anyway, this got long winded, cheers.
@@HolyDiver79 there's nothing wrong with buying a pre-built, but the problem with pre-built systems is that they usually use custom hardware, although it is swappable with off the shelf parts, except the CPU and RAM sometimes... I mean, sure, it's a standard size, so long as it's not a Dell or something, but a lot of pre-built manufacturers are known for putting motherboards in there that are the bargain basement cheap custom built variety, and charge high prices for the brand name of the board, and a few don't put a "good" GPU in them either, unless you're into that bargain basement stuff. Not all of them are like that, of course, but it's still the norm for most manufacturers, for their bottom line...
i'm way late but it's awesome to see him in microcenter. i absolutely love the store and feel blessed to have one nearby. all pc gaming enthusiasts should be so lucky.
Steve, you are such a genuine dude. That man you helped out was a real one too. So much wholesome in one video, I was cheesing the entire time I watched. Hope it helped you and the team drop some tension after the Newegg meeting.
Best bit was the store clerk going the extra mile and asking pretty technical questions, which he can then pass on to his customers. Mad props - most folks I expect would be too embarrassed.
Feel so good for that dude, been having a hard past 2 years and seeing you guys make his day just made me so happy. The world is so ugly right now and it is nice to see some levity somewhere in the world. Thank you Gamers Nexus you have no idea how much honest and humble tech journalism is so important right now in the dark age of ads, grifters and predatory journalism.
This is really heart warming. Steve, you're a hero to us little folk, keep doing the good work! Even the guys working at the store are stoked by your visit :D
This really helped my sanity. With all going on in the world, the seriousness of it all, this was truly good for my soul. Kudos Gamers Nexus perps. You guys are really wonderful.
When Frys was still around, I loved just walking through and browsing parts. This video gave me feels good memories having talk to ppl and trying to get what I needed for my latest build.
As someone who's worked in the film industry in front of the camera, I'd rank meeting Steve over any celeb any day (though I wouldn't gush, I'd treat it as meeting up with a friend) as most of those people are not down to earth whatsoever (save for Keanu on the set of John Wick 1&2, I never came back for 3).
Imagine going to the store to buy a pc and you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed. Then you see fahkin Steve from GN who then proceeds to help you pick out your whole pc.
Love having a Microcenter here in Denver, but the coolest computer/electronics store I've ever been to was Fry's Electronics. We had a few of them in the Bay Area of California, where I grew up. Same extensive stock and great prices, like Microcenter, but each store had an interior decoration theme like a Mayan temple
This is my local Micro Center, literally just down the street; the staff is great and have become good friends of mine. I build 90-100% of my builds directly from this store, they’re great people that care about your build!!
holy cow. I literally walked into my own Microcenter for the first time like a week ago to get a new graphics card. To think someone like that finds GN's Steve just chilling there, no plan.
Best youtube that I have watched in quite some time, much respect to you for helping the guy out, his appreciation was clearly very genuine and it is obvious that changed his world for the better. Microcenter also came across as very useful with very well informed and decent staff.
This was so much fun. Genuinely - it's been YEARS since anyone at GN has been in a physical PC hardware retailer because they just don't exist near us. Thanks to all the viewers, fans, and MC staff for being so great to hangout with for a day! If you want to support us, you can grab a 3D Coaster Pack, PC building Modmat, or toolkit on our store!: store.gamersnexus.net/
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Thanks for this coverage GN, really hope they get a Microcenter in NC!
@@briankelly1240 I second that.
After seeing you help a random fan I will definitely be going to your merch store.
Come to MicroCenter in Atlanta!
This is so cool you did this!!!!
GN bought this man a PC, and didnt even ask about his follower count a single time.
Good on you Steve. ❤
Oof Artesian Builds died even more.
HAHAHA, I laughed so hard at that comment, very true, very funny!
Context?
@@siripfreely Artesian Builds company.
@@siripfreely some pc building company I don't care to name did a raffle essentially and didn't like the person that got picked because of her follower count so JayzTwoCents built her a PC.
Imagine being this dude, alone in Microcenter with little idea of what you’re gonna do, when Tech Jesus himself descends upon you, guides you through the process of picking components, and then pays for it in the end. What an absolute G.
What a guy.. a 🙃
A fitting reward for somebody watching the videos and doing his own research, putting together his own PC. :')
i heard he turns water cooled PCs into wine
This really should have been the title of the video
@@jasonsmini wonder what that does for cooling performance
"Let's stop by a Microcenter"
"Idk what to film here"
"look, a fan."
"Let's be a Microcenter employee"
And then proceeded to pay for that fans PC! Quite wholesome! love it!
with this 1 video he just made triple what a MC employee makes per hour...
@@darrianweathington1923 that's the nature of TH-cam having the potential to let people make money
Also that's not really the point isn't it, he was in the area and did it on a whim and got rewarded for just being a decent guy (even before paying for his fan)
@@darrianweathington1923 well he also spend hours to film and edit the video and also the years he has to spend to get the fanbase to even begin with
@@darrianweathington1923 Well, he also showed just how awesome Microcenter seems to be. The employees actually seem to care about what they sell, which is getting quite rare these days.
**Gamers Nexus visiting Newegg**
Newegg: Our judgement day has come...
**Gamers Nexus visiting Micro Center**
Micro Center: **teary eyed** We have been blessed this day...
no replies??? imma change that
@@nepp- Agree!
Steve: goes to Ambush MicroCenter
Also Steve: ends up becoming employee of the month.
It was cool seeing him help everyone around him even the employees with the specific details on things
lol yea, I hope microcenter posts that picture up on the wall somewhere.
Customer: Ambushes this ambush with his own ambush...
lol nice
@@TwinbornMist This happens to me every time I go to a Best Buy. I end up selling PC's and laptops to confused customers talking to confused High School aged employees. I worked at CompUSA when I was in HS (late 90's) and i guess old habits die hard.... LOL
Imagine walking into a store, with little knowledge of parts, and one of the most knowledgeable and customer concerned people, is the person that helps you throughout the store. Lucky dude.
And bought it for you too, what a guy Steve is 👌🏽
@@tryzentv3316 I shouldn't have looked xD I've spoiled myself
The Legend choose the parts, and the LEGEND pay your parts, nothing to add.
@@tryzentv3316 kinda half expected it though seeing as he mentioned they didn't have a plan for the video and a video kinda fell into their laps
To be fair. The Guy did know quiet a few Things. He just wasnt Steve Level.
props to cameraman for realizing what was really important here: the dog in the store just chillin
lol haha Im so happy you pointed that out! pure class
That little yorkie had enough for the day
11:15 When the employee asks a legitimate question to Steve@GN, that truly shows that he's a quality salesman that wants to better his customer relations. Just a small kudos to that guy 👏🏻
Totally, exactly the kind of salesperson I want to get help from!
Steve: Is there someone we can ask about filming?
Microcenter employee: Filament?
They stole my heart.
microcenter's inland filament is some fire product
@@MrBaskins2010 honestly
that shit is awesome
Just the fact that a retail store *exists* where an employee knows what "filament" is (and not in the context of lights bulbs... which don't use them anymore anyway lmao) is impressive.
@@dregenius yep lmao
I have a Microcenter by me, it honestly is heaven on earth for Techies. They steal all our hearts.
"One second, I gotta make sure he doesn't pay for this!" Imagine hearing Steve say that after he spent likely an hour or more helping you figure out what you wanted to build.
But steve aint rich man ...
@@legitscoper3259 ok? How would you know anyway.
We can change that....puts video on continuous loop.
TH-camrs are banking, dont kid yourself!
@@Mach141 While it can certainly be profitable it's not as profitable as it once was. If you've actually watched other GN videos though you'd also know they put a LOT of money into equipment to be able to do actual real thorough testing. They aren't just pumping out 10 minute videos throwing parts together and running a benchmark, a lot of time and work goes into each video. For all that goes into each video I would not be at all surprised if they make much less profit than the vast majority of other TH-camrs, particularly ones of similar sizes. I'm not saying he can't afford to do this and clearly the fact that he helped with this build allowed them to make a video out of the visit when they had no clear plans, but it's still a nice thing to see here and not just trivial. GN really seems like a product of love where everyone involved believes in what they're doing to try to provide a service for the space that really doesn't exist without them. Yeah they're a business and they make money but they aren't here throwing half assed worthless videos with clickbait thumbnails just to pull in the most profit they could. They wouldn't spend tens of thousands of dollars on custom testing equipment if they didn't believe what they're doing has value.
"19 minutes of Steve working as an expert Microcenter employee" would be a more accurate title haha
It is very common for other customers to help each other particularly when the employees are busy. It is a safe place for nerds to just walk around and think of more projects, upgrades, etc. Once you have the attention of an employee, particularly if you are doing a full PC build and need a lot of components, the employee assisting you will stick with you the whole time if you want and/ or need them to do so, which is great for you. However, some times it's good to have extra nerds around as shoppers almost always outnumber employees.
@@r2db yep! I had people come up to my local m
Microcenter saying "I know you don't work here, but do you know anything about this part?"
Microcenter is one of those friendly places that people help each other.
Even I received help on my first build randomly by people and employees at the same time 🤣
What's funny is that if you didn't already know who he is, he wouldn't really stand out. He doesn't look out of place, and apparently it's _normal_ for employees to know their shit there.
@@r2db I wish I could work at a microcenter, but my local one is a bit too far for me to commute to. I would still go if I was buying something though. I bought my apple watch there. When I buy a laptop for college I will most likely buy it there, and I will build my next desktop there. It is so cool.
@@PabzRoz wow sounds like you’re broke
This guy was actually decently knowledgeable doing some decent research (early stage) and only came in to have a look around to help him decide later. He didn't seem like he was impulse buying but he was ready to buy if he had to. When Steve came and gave him advice he knew enough to follow along thanks to his own research and at that point Steve helping you buy at that moment is better than another how many other hours looking around and possibly getting confused and making mistakes.
I think that's probably why Steve paid for hardware. The guy basically stumbled into building a whole PC with Steve, but Steve is a good enough guy to know he might not have been ready or able to pay for all the parts that were picked out.
Good guy Steve.
It seemed like he just wanted a second opinion on his research, which is a smart thing to do. Steve is a great guy, and paying for the fan's build is really sweet.
@@DystopianOverture he clearly wasn't complete on his research, but he knew enough and trusted Steve that it was safe to buy when he did. Paying for it was a sweet bonus.
I totally rushed my build and should have spent more time researching. Not that I am dissatisfied in how it came out but my choices were a bit impulsive and which I allocated more time to research. Would’ve been great to have Steve there!
@@NickyNicesthey I've been building pcs since the mid 2000s and I still do this. I recently got a 14700k because it was slightly cheaper than a 7800x3d. And it's for gaming and sometimes streaming . Nothing I'd need 20 cores for.
Even tho I knew how much less the amd draws, I got the intel. Regret. Also lga1700 socket. ☠️
Yeah I can limit to 270w and ubdervolt+oc but electricity is v expensive in Australia 😂
I absolutely love the way Steve switches into Steve mode: "it gets muddy to calculate."
Yup,
When you know your stuff, you almost instinctively go into "pro-mode" when you get asked a question about it.
Wow, seeing the enthusiasm of the customers, the staff, everything was like a breathe of fresh air after that whole NewEgg mess.
Wish we had one in Scotland, Our local stores are just a complete rip-off. The staff are usually not that clued up either.
Imagine what MC managers think when they see Steve in their store: "Oh shit he brought down Newegg and now he came for us"
Loved that the guy in charge of allowing filming just let Steve be Steve. Apparently they have legit reasons to believe their staff will rock it it without a chaperone/handler trailing them.
lmao!
I don't normally reply to comments but that was f-ing funny.
Thanks for the laugh
@@user-eq8ww1gr6v Yeah, they have nothing to hide. Good place, good parts stocked, good staff. Not afraid to be in the spotlight. As it should be.
This video was pretty fucking heart warming. Good job fellas, for real, you guys a great positive force.
Honestly, Camera Dude you’re cool too man” lmfao. Dude is so grateful. This is awesome
Lmfao 😂😂
Must be patrick. Everyone is patrick!
@@engineeringvision9507 The question is if it's the chief Patrick or one of the other Patricks
Imagine you're in microcenter for the first time trying to make sense of how to build a computer and then Steve complete with camera crew materializes out of thin air to walk you through it.
And pay for it!
IRL tutorial
Builds computer. Friends are like "OMG this thing is totally baller. Where did you learn all this?"
@@WildkatPhoto "Your not gonna believe me but..."
@@deadly_mir 🤣 for real
This is like an alternative universe where Steve is a laid back retail guy who helps people build computers. So wholesome. It’s nice to Steve having a good time instead of having to bring down fire on bad companies. 10/10
Except NZXT and Gigabyte, etc. literally brought the fire down on themselves!
There is someone much wholesome in this video!
I love how the one Microcenter sales guy was like "I'm going to take this opportunity to learn something." It takes a lot to admit, in front of customers, that you don't know something about your product line, but he's better at his job for it.
Huge respect to Microcenter for just letting GN roll film like this, too. It shows a LOT of confidence in their staff, to just trust that the experience is going to make them look good.
Wisdom is knowing you don't know everything and having the humility to admit it.
That was actually pretty wholesome. This guy is going to remember this forever every time he uses his build. The staff there were great too. Honestly that place looks so awesome, I wish we had something even remotely close to that in my area.
It must have felt nice to do some "humaning" after a big stressful meeting like Newegg. The world needs more humaning.
Especially true because they spent the entire meeting pushing the corporate talk and not talking to Steve like normal people.
That's my new favorite word, "Humaning"
@@meldrop8408 same
This video was so wholesome. Steve seemed like he was really enjoying himself.
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6:15 Yo, the Microcenter staff guy here knows what he's talking about, both as far as the product and the situation in the store. That's what I like to see in a physical retailer, and part of why I wish they were much more common.
I didn't get his name (unfortunately), but he is awesome. Very impressive knowledge!
I too wish MC was more common, and have one 50ish miles from me lol. I constantly harass the management to tell their bosses I need a location closer.
@@crisnmaryfam7344 in the same situation im a 50m drive away from the nearest two stores and when i move back home i go to 2.5 hours away from about 4 of them
You folks are lucky, Tustin, CA is 16 hours and Denver is 18 hours from me in Portlandia. Yet Intel is the largest employer in Oregon.
@@GamersNexus
Was at that Microcenter 2 weeks ago and talked to the same person! Very knowledgeable and cool guy.
I think Christian Chanon was his name. (that was the name on the sticker he put on the motherboard I purchased)
All microcenter sales reps I've dealt with have been great and knowledgeable and remarkably patient with other members of the public who just come in and say "i need more memory for my laptop. It's an HP".
Other than running into Steve, this is basically my experience every time I go to microcenter. The selection is massive, things are in stock, if a few items aren’t in stock they will be soon and aren’t being resold by scalpers. The staff knows their STUFF. The 3D printer section is full of knowledgeable 3D printing enthusiasts, the PC section is full of knowledgeable PC enthusiasts! I genuinely enjoy getting in my car and physically going there more than I enjoy visiting some online stores.
Ah man when he paid for the fans gear really got me. What a great guy Steve is.
I like how when the MC employee at 11:10 asks about ram Steve instantly responds positively. Shows the employee is enthusiastic and wants to learn more while on the job
From my experience with retail, you often get people interested in the particular field working there. Builders merchant? Chances are they have a couple of DIY people on staff. Car parts shop? They are probably enthusiasts. Of course majority of people working there are not tech guys in civilian life, but you can't spend 40+ hours per week around the products you sell and not pick up some interest
*Sad past-retail noises*
I loved seeing that employee not shy away from not knowing something and taking steps to learn!
@@songogu9 Actually, MC has requirements to work in the build section. They don't let just anyone work in that section. I've built or replaced parts from my local MC for the last 10+ years and I typically go in with an idea of what I want, but I always get together with an employee in the section just to see what they think. The reality is I'm going in off of reviews, but these guys have the reviews as well as know if there are a lot of returns or unhappy customers on top of it.
When Steve and the GN team is impressed with your staff and customer interactions, you KNOW you're doing things right. Props to Microcenter, wish they'd put up stores here in Asia too :)
They need a bigger online presence as well I think everyone can agree they'd much rather buy from Microcenter than Amazon or Newegg.
I would settle for 1 store the next state over in Australia.
We need some in Europe (please in Germany) as well
one state over lol
@Michaels Carport Ill second Brisbane, Umart are ok, but mostly online only.
This was WAYYYYYYY more wholesome than I expected, especially at the end where he bought that guy's stuff for him. Like, WOW! This video made me happy.
Surprising that dude by covering the purchase has me all up in my feels.
I mean I knew that was going to happen as soon as he appeared, and he probably knew that too, or at least was hoping.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I mean dude was have a rough time, and life handed the opportunity! The mighty Steve appeared to turn his day around lol. It was generous he waited until they stopped filming before introducing himself.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I honestly had 0 idea it would conclude like that. I've always like Steve but holy shit I love him now. Anybody who can make someones day, year, or beyond at their own costs is the ideal human.
@@TransoceanicOutreach I dont think he was thinking that. If he was he would have gone full ham on the parts. I think he legit thought he was paying for it.
@@TheGuccibane fr I love this channel even more now!
Ha! The lady in the yellow had such great energy. This video was delightful to watch. Love the sense of community it shows.
This made my heart cry tears of joy. That's "MY STORE" ... can't tell you how many people I've helped do what Steve did for this guy. It's so heartwarming to see Steve help the guy and all the fan reactions. Keep it up dude!
Just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed with what a stand-up guy Steve is. Wow. Most positive force in the whole tech industry.
I'm in my 60's, never built a PC, changed a lot of components and owned a lot of prebuilds. I just want to say that you are one of the coolest guys I have ever been witness to either online or in person. Most of the time you admittedly talk over my head with your knowledge and understanding, and I try to learn and absorb the information you're sharing, but today you showed yourself to be just as cool and considerate in a real-life scenario, as you portray in your studio recordings. I just wanted to commend you for being the kind of person you are, in a world where folks like you are increasingly hard to come by. Thank You!!
Thats cool your a gamer I am in my late thirties and know I will be gaming till I die. Enjoy your life mate you seem like a good guy.
@@darrencullen8015 You too my friend, there's room for everybody. Thanks!!
@The Rotten💯 Elden Ring kicks everyone's ass, if a enemy or boss is kicking your ass super bad, maybe avoid them and come back later is what I recommend. Also if you are having performance issues its probably not your rigs fault, they botched the Direct X 12 so the game stutters.
@Through My Eyes... Im curious what kind of games do you play? Im in my mid thirties and have noticed my reflexes are a bit slower now, a lot of friends play more strategy or turn based games but I generally find them less fun then more actiony games.
In my 60's too, friend. Never too late to learn. Building PCs is a blast and the feeling of accomplishment you get when the job is done is well worth the effort. It's a good hobby. :)
The fact you paid for dude's stuff and then didn't use that for title/clicks/thumbnail/etc is stellar! This video had me smiling ear to ear the whole time. You could tell noneof it was forced!
The entire time watching this I had a big smile, seeing Steve take time to help a fellow viewer and fan pick out parts for his build then PAY for his build is an awesome display of humbleness and class. 10/10 Steve and team.
Lolol... I enjoyed watching this so much! Just randomly helps a customer build a PC!
THIS is how you build a genuine, dedicated, and loving community following. Giving back to those that support you - and not even talking about footing the bill which was far above and beyond what could have been expected, just the fact that he would take the time out of his day to help out a fellow gamer and impart his knowledge to the benefit of his community - just a straight up solid dude right there! Steve, you and the team are all awesome, love to see this!
I'm entirely jealous of this, a trip to a microcenter.... AND a fan gets a gamers Nexus hands on diy parts recommendation.
and paid for! which was super awesome!!!
Not only that but he payed for him too lol.
I was like.... he's going to build a 12th gen Intel system..... *looks at $600+ DDR5 memory*.... Nope, we are now making a Ryzen system! I laughed so hard. Amazingly fun video to watch
This was so good! Props to MicroCenter for being cool about filming on zero notice and props to GN for making someone's day. This is what it's all about, man!
Awesome seeing you sharing your wealth of knowledge with a fan and all the employees.
It's great to see the guy still wanted to pay for his own stuff, that shows he really did just appreciate spending time with you man. Much respect.
(Steve dies a little inside every time he hears “influencer”)
Don’t worry Steve. You’re not alone.
😂
Even though they are influencers.
@@AustinMichael the grim realisation kicks in
The sad thing is these people with "influencer" in their titles or bio still manage to BS their way into upper 5 to 6 figure income and somehow keep snowballing into legit professional work in various fields without needing a degree or actual experience. I'm seeing this way too often these days.
To be fair, the manager was probably just joking. I mean... "influencer relations"? 😂
Amazing to see this kind of interaction. Kudos to you, Steve. You didn't have to help him, but you did, and it totally made his day. This kind of behavior breeds further good behavior in paying kindness forward. Thank you, Steve (and Andrew).
the fact that Steve remembers memory performance numbers off the fly is mind boggling
When you go through as much hardware as they do it all gets hammered in. You have to remember how many hours of his life he's spent reading out the performance numbers on screen for each and every video.
Not sure how I missed this video! Too awesome. Bit different from trying to build a PC at Best Buy I'm betting. Props for making that guy's day.
Best Buy has one little half aisle of PC parts.
@@stephenathon And people who generally have no idea what they are doing. 😂
The fact that you were willing to walk around the store helping this guy shows that you really do love helping people first and foremost. Absolute chad Computer Jesus, keep it up.
Steve giving a fan like an experience you literally would have to pay for getting advice from tech jesus himself for free and being so patient, Steve if you ever read this godbless you man and thank you for being you
It's honestly rare to see in this world especially when you're that recognizable in our community
th-cam.com/video/tT9DXJtwcOw/w-d-xo.html.
@@BrainScramblies people are stressed so it's seen as a bother sadly
I always try to help people when I'm in best buy. Usually it's just a confused parent on what some gaming thing is for their kids. If I lived closer to Microcenter, I wouod deadass be broke.
This is such a heartwarming video to watch. Steve you are such a down to earth guy and it's a pleasure to see you help the community.
This is honestly really wholesome, to see you genuinely helping a stranger with their build and make solid recommendations. So good to see how well you were received too, further cements Microcenter as a solid place to buy pc gear.
If you ever do get a chance to walk into a MicroCenter, especially on the weekend...
You may find a group of customers chatting about products.
Its not just the sales reps.
Unlike NewEgg or Amazon... you will find customers who are enthusiasts and will talk w other customers while they are shopping.
Now they may not be all experts, but its one of the few places where you can touch and feel a product before you buy it and then have to deal with RMAs.
BTW, I actually had to deal with MicroCenter over an RMA... not a problem.
I'm sure if Steve lived near a MicroCenter ... he'd spend a lot more time in one...
@@mikestechtalks6781 we moved away from the one we were near, but yes i agree, when i was younger and the pc fan scene was blowing up with all of these obnoxious configurations and blade speed and angles they had two whole isles dedicated to case fans. I needed help not because I'm an idiot, but i just didn't know why there were so many and what they offered. The gent who worked there walked me through it all and if he didn't know he looked it up. Walked in curious and walked out a forever customer. Also i just like to see that folks who have a decent amount of clout are still taking their time with a stranger to help them out, that gent was extremely happy.
The stark contrast between the NEWEGG experience and the Microcenter experience is absolutely Stunning. I hope Newegg watches this and sees how important it is to employ people who are passionate about the products and community they are serving. This video experience is very similar to all of my experiences that I have had at the Microcenter near me (minus Steve buying my build for me). Newegg paraded out business guys who never built a PC in their life and probably can't tell the difference between a SATA and Molex while touting their pet "improvement" projects that they are working on to pad their resume to move on to their next gig.
Imagine if they weren't allowed to film and it just cut to another shot of Steve saying 'well they said no, that's it for this one!' XD
i don't think they want a newegg incident LOL
@@jaggsta To be fair, MC is excellent about all this stuff. They've got nothing to hide, and if anything this is unexpected and free advertisement for them with the added bonus of being able to hang out and have a conversation with Tech Jesus
@@DragonEdge10 Absolutely. I frequent the Columbus Ohio location and they are always like this. Store is always in pristine shape and there is always someone ready and eager to help you. This is a shining example of how more companies and business's in the US should operate. Clearly something from the top down is working with MC, this is states away from the one steve visited and its an identical experience...save for tech jesus buying my new PC build for me that is...
It also appeared that the manager dude approved the filming before he even knew it was Steve.
I'm loving the fact that Steve basically became a personal shopper for the fan at the beginning :D. Fantastic stuff and great video guys, I'd love to have a store like this near to me in the UK.
@@hdvrNG had me in the first half ngl
We don't really have any decent warehouse style PC places over here. Best going for the online route with Overclockers (Haribo pushers), CCL and Awd-it all giving solid customer service. Scan or Ebuyer if you're desperate and you can't wait, same goes for Amazon.
@@RatBagDad Hell no at Overclockers, they are terrible (I used to use them a lot but 4 terrible customer service experiences on the bounce and I won't touch them any more). I'd take Scan over them every day of the week (I live exactly half way between them so have used both many times). Once upon a time PC World was a decent place to go and did have some knowledgeable staff (I know, i trained hundreds of them..) but alas this has not been the case for at least a decade. But we really don't have any walk in chains like this with big stocks, just the one off sites you mention - and places like Novatech and Aria who are the same as Scan etc.
I love my microcenter out here in Missouri. Just want to say that the staff interactions you see with Steve are actually not far off from what you see as a regular customer. Its not just influencer special treatment, Its a really great shop, and the floor staff tend to really know their stuff. My only complaint would be the gauntlet (their checkout process) can be a bit confusing for first time customers.
I wish that store was bigger, I'm not typically claustrophobic but I am when I shop there, especially during the pandemic
I really like this vid. I used to work at Microcenter (sales, service, higher tier custom builds). Watching this reminded me getting pulled out of the service dept to walk a customer through what they needed for their "all the monies" builds.
This was top class, paying for the dudes parts was the cherry on top
I make day trips to the DFW Microcenter from OKC anytime I can. The employees and store just make it so worth it. I really hope Microcenter sees the need for more retail locations for those of us that miss out on their crazy deals they have that are in-store only.
It's awesome how life works out. In 1 hour you went from dealing with a super stressful situation with a shady company, to dealing with genuinely awesome customers and employees in a great company. Then you pay for that dudes stuff! I've always been a fan, and this video convinced me to finally contribute financially by buying a poster and crystal sphere for the consultation booth in my repair shop. You guys rock!
This should be a reoccurring theme of randomly stopping in Micro Center to help some lucky fan build a PC!
And paid for it, to boot!
This is way more organic and legit way to do it than the way LTT did it.
If you haven't seen it they did a full build and put a mock price tag on it among the cases or prebuilds.
@@euge963 Kyle did one too a while ago although he only paid for the GPU because that Kid was only shopping for only that 1 part.
I wish I lived near a microcenter
One of your most fun videos ever... Seeing this fan that was not high level tech savvy get help from Steve, so cool.
That's so cool you helped him pick parts out, love your work
Dude this random customer had his year made. I love this. Steve is the man.
Microcenter: "We know our shit"
New Egg: "You broke this motherboard you never opened!"
Best Buy: "Computer go brrrrrrrrrrrrr"
Its sad i know but i bought my ibuypower pc from bestbuy only because no other options to physically walk in and purchase one were near me… and if there was something wrong i wouldnt have to deal with sending stuff thru the mail… and 3 yrs later its still goin strong but yes i did some research and payed way to much buuut i got peace of mind somewhat
@@HolyDiver79 there’s literally no shame in getting a prebuilt. I’ve bought 3 cyberpowerpc. Granted I knew what parts I wanted and completely customized it. I’d prefer to build but don’t have the time. The components you buy and the prebuilts have are the same, as long as you intelligently pick your parts then you’re fine.
Years ago I swore by building, and it’s a ton of fun, but parts availability and time are big factors to me and I don’t mind paying a small fee and shipping for someone else to do it- I always say that I could change my own oils in my truck but it’s often cheaper and more efficient for me to have someone else do it-
Anyway, this got long winded, cheers.
@@HolyDiver79 Why is that sad? You bought something that met your needs and you've enjoyed it for 3 years now. Sounds like pure win to me.
@@dan537 for those pc biulding elites that rag about people not biulding one…
@@HolyDiver79 there's nothing wrong with buying a pre-built, but the problem with pre-built systems is that they usually use custom hardware, although it is swappable with off the shelf parts, except the CPU and RAM sometimes... I mean, sure, it's a standard size, so long as it's not a Dell or something, but a lot of pre-built manufacturers are known for putting motherboards in there that are the bargain basement cheap custom built variety, and charge high prices for the brand name of the board, and a few don't put a "good" GPU in them either, unless you're into that bargain basement stuff. Not all of them are like that, of course, but it's still the norm for most manufacturers, for their bottom line...
i'm way late but it's awesome to see him in microcenter. i absolutely love the store and feel blessed to have one nearby. all pc gaming enthusiasts should be so lucky.
Man this dude hit the jackpot, by meeting you like that. And might i say great job helping him. you ´da man! 🤘😉
Steve, you are such a genuine dude. That man you helped out was a real one too. So much wholesome in one video, I was cheesing the entire time I watched. Hope it helped you and the team drop some tension after the Newegg meeting.
You guys are awesome! Nice thing to do Steve, I take my hat off to you brother!
Steve is such an amazing human being. We need more Steve's in the world.
This video made MY day, just watching it. Steve, you are such a good person, which I genuinely admire the most about you and your channel. So awesome.
Bro walked in and started working without clocking in.
Kinda lost for words, but this vid was so real. Damn, didn't expect this level of "real life" in a GN video. Thanks for sharing this!
Best bit was the store clerk going the extra mile and asking pretty technical questions, which he can then pass on to his customers. Mad props - most folks I expect would be too embarrassed.
Feel so good for that dude, been having a hard past 2 years and seeing you guys make his day just made me so happy. The world is so ugly right now and it is nice to see some levity somewhere in the world. Thank you Gamers Nexus you have no idea how much honest and humble tech journalism is so important right now in the dark age of ads, grifters and predatory journalism.
This brings a tear to my eye, guys. Absolutely outstanding! You are scholars and gentlemen, all of you.
I could feel that man's feel at the end. Great video. Wholesome
i love how wholesome this video is. Just super awesome.
This is really heart warming. Steve, you're a hero to us little folk, keep doing the good work! Even the guys working at the store are stoked by your visit :D
I love my local Micro Center. GN needs to do a Micro Center Tour and hit all the stores!!
This really helped my sanity. With all going on in the world, the seriousness of it all, this was truly good for my soul. Kudos Gamers Nexus perps. You guys are really wonderful.
love the organic interaction with a fan and help him build a new pc and the staff being very kind, loved the video... I watched it twice
That was cool to take pics with the people. mad respect!!!
When Frys was still around, I loved just walking through and browsing parts. This video gave me feels good memories having talk to ppl and trying to get what I needed for my latest build.
Coming from someone whos never met anyone famous, this guy literally handled it amazingly.
In Southern California, it's not uncommon to run into 'famous' people. Hence how cool everyone was. Very respectful interactions.
As someone who's worked in the film industry in front of the camera, I'd rank meeting Steve over any celeb any day (though I wouldn't gush, I'd treat it as meeting up with a friend) as most of those people are not down to earth whatsoever (save for Keanu on the set of John Wick 1&2, I never came back for 3).
You are amazing people there are no other words than that to say..
Imagine going to the store to buy a pc and you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed. Then you see fahkin Steve from GN who then proceeds to help you pick out your whole pc.
And buy your parts. Screw winning the lottery this man just found a unicorn in the wild lol!
this amount of community engagement makes me feel so happy for everyone 😊
You helped everyone that watches your vids by helping that dude. Thanks.
The smile this brought lasted throughout the entire video and even a bit after.
Such a cool video, Steve! I felt like I was right there with you!
what's more heartwarming, steve's good deeds, seeing him enjoy his well-earned renown and respect with fans, or all the fun dog clips!!
Today I learned the camera guy likes dogs haha XD *camera pans and zooms in on another dog* haha
Yes
More like this wouldn't hurt my feelings at all.
Thanks, Steve.
Love having a Microcenter here in Denver, but the coolest computer/electronics store I've ever been to was Fry's Electronics. We had a few of them in the Bay Area of California, where I grew up. Same extensive stock and great prices, like Microcenter, but each store had an interior decoration theme like a Mayan temple
I saw this guy post over on reddit about when he met these guys. It's so awesome to watch the video.
This is my local Micro Center, literally just down the street; the staff is great and have become good friends of mine. I build 90-100% of my builds directly from this store, they’re great people that care about your build!!
Steve, you are such a down-to-earth guy!!!!Respect for all you do and most of all being HUMAN.
holy cow. I literally walked into my own Microcenter for the first time like a week ago to get a new graphics card. To think someone like that finds GN's Steve just chilling there, no plan.
Best youtube that I have watched in quite some time, much respect to you for helping the guy out, his appreciation was clearly very genuine and it is obvious that changed his world for the better. Microcenter also came across as very useful with very well informed and decent staff.
Few days ago came to micro center Tustin, and was a very nice experience! Would recommend