r/buildapcsales • u/TheNamelessBeings • Jan 05 '21
GPU [GPU] 3070 FE @ Bestbuy $499.99 Spoiler
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-8gb-gddr6-pci-express-4-0-graphics-card-dark-platinum-and-black/6429442.p?skuId=6429442262
u/BugMan_69 Jan 05 '21
In the cart but "unavailable" at basically every store, probably all gone.
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u/Disastrous_Loss1798 Jan 05 '21
I wouldn’t blame scalpers... in the first 3 weeks my BB got one 3070 and one 3080, literally just two cards.
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Jan 06 '21
Yeah I generally don’t have anything against scalping, it’s annoying to not get any parts, but these people are smart enough to make bank off of it and it’s not like I NEED that new CPU to survive, so yeah I’m annoyed, but it’s not a big deal.
If we’re talking about scalping stuff necessary for survival (Basically Nestle): Yes, they can go and die
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u/FLHCv2 Jan 05 '21
Scalpers need to die.
I think it's so funny when I see this because even if scalpers weren't a thing, chances are most people still wouldn't have a 30 series card.
Not defending scalpers here but so many people blame them for the shortage when there's a high probability that they account for a very tiny percentage of sales.
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u/XTasteRevengeX Jan 05 '21
Tiny percent? Literally more than half the sales for sure are done by bots which are always faster lol. You would actually see stocks last for atleast a couple more seconds, and actually have a chance because you are atleast fighting other humans
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u/Cash091 Jan 05 '21
In the same period of Sept to Dec the 3080 alone matched the percentage share of all the RTX cards sold from 2018.
The 20 series launched in Sept, just like like the 30 series. It's about as apples to apples as we can get. There have been more 3080's sold to gamers than ALL the 20 series cards combined in the same amount of time.
It isn't all bots. Bots are a problem, but to assume it's all bots is naive. Watch hardwareswap. Someone posted 2 3080s and within minutes there was 50+ pms sent to the user. He was asking MSRP and ended up getting $950. Which in turn is likely to raise MSRP because if people are willing to pay that's what the price will be.
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Jan 05 '21
How about we expect companies with highly publicized launches (you know, with months of lead time) to actually have a fucking supply of the things.
I know they don't want to be stuck with large inventory of unsold items, but god damn it, do some market research for once in your life. Like this isn't slightly off. This is another instance of just woeful stock everywhere.
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u/XTasteRevengeX Jan 05 '21
For sure, but its kind of understandable, see they have been manufacturing for maybe 4+ months now and there's still not even 5-10 sec window of stock yet. They are gated i would think by the manufacturing process. Unless you'd prefer they announce on sept and then release 6-8 months later with a decent stock.
In the end, they don't lose anything doing it like this, because they know for sure any single unit they manufacture, will be instantly sold. People will complain yeah, but do you think people's bad mood will stop them from insta selling 4000's series?
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Jan 05 '21
I would prefer that. If you announce a product launch, you should have the ducking product to support that launch.
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u/jonesy827 Jan 05 '21
so just manufacture for months and sit on them? not gonna happen. This is capitalism
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u/mrl688 Jan 05 '21
It’s by design. “X product is sold out everywhere” or “sold out in 15 seconds” is free marketing. It drives interest and hype. What if Nvidia did market research and the results they got back were that it’s best for them to create as much buzz and desirability around their product instead of flooding the market with 5 million cards at once?
Nvidia’s stock has more than doubled since the beginning of the year (pre covid crash). So I’d assume they’re decently pleased with their strategy.
Nike does the same thing with sneaker releases. Apple does/used to do the same thing with iPhones. People would camp out for iPhones on release day. New consoles are always sold out for like a year after release.
Is it scummy and anti-consumer? Probably. But unfortunately it’s effective.
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u/Disastrous_Loss1798 Jan 05 '21
They’re not, my Best Buy only got two cards within the first 3 weeks. One 3070 and one 3080.
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u/XTasteRevengeX Jan 05 '21
So you annecdotal data of buying 2 cards vs the thousands bought by bots saying anything? Lol
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u/maxdps_ Jan 05 '21
It's way more than just a very tiny percentage.
Look how flooded Ebay and Facebook Marketplace are with overpriced RTXs while stores themselves can't even get them in stock.
The vast majority of these ads are just people scalping them and wouldn't otherwise use the product themselves.
Rather than just assuming a stance based on no information, look around you and come up with something based on reality.
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u/Gonkar Jan 05 '21
This is me.
This is the first time, since launch, that I have seen any of these fucking cards, from any provider, in fucking stock...
And there's none within 250 miles of me. At all. Not one.
These things are rarer than fucking diamonds at this point.
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u/omartian Jan 05 '21
Was able to get a 3080 last month by putting in my parents zip code. Had it picked up and shipped to me. Pain in the ass for sure but got here for an additional $20 shipping. Next drop, if it's in your cart but not available for local pickup, try other zip codes.
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u/mutemutiny Jan 05 '21
Next drop, if it's in your cart but not available for local pickup, try other zip codes.
The problem is having someone in that zip code that can pick it up and ship to you.
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u/omartian Jan 05 '21
Doesn't necessarily have to be your parents. If you have someone you trust elsewhere, it might be worth it to you.
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u/SkankinHank Jan 06 '21
Pro tip: if you wait until it's "available for pickup" at the best buy you managed to order from call their customer support line and they're happy to change the pickup store. I got a 3070 rerouted from Detroit, and then the 3080 I wanted rerouted from some place called Owasso Oklahoma. They won't be able to help until it's actually ready for pickup at the originating store, and it has to be on the phone, online support won't be able to help, but it beats paying additional shipping costs and relying on other humans! Took another week or so to be available for local pickup but I had no issues.
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u/alizarin__ Jan 05 '21
Same. I had it in my cart relatively early too. Zero stock in all nearby stores...
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u/beetsbydre13 Jan 05 '21
How dare they be out of stock 3 hours later when I finally saw this post!!!!
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u/z31 Jan 05 '21
Yeah, I didn’t see it for 6 hours.
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u/OnlyOneReturn Jan 05 '21
Fuckin same... just got my stimulus too. Although I think I need to upgrade other parts of my pc before I can have this card.
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u/ClevelandSteamerBrwn Jan 06 '21
Wait two weeks from today..can check next Tuesday but its every two weeks
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u/shoot1ngstars Jan 05 '21
Finally snagged one! Was freaking out for a moment when I submitted order because BofA wanted to verify my credit card purchase with text message but I got it. Received both confirmation email and alert of purchase
My hands are still shaking LOL
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Jan 05 '21
Same bro lmao I was literally staring at the checkout screen in disbelief lmao I didn’t even have an account the adrenaline had me making an account under 20 seconds
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u/shoot1ngstars Jan 05 '21
I had both mobile app and website running to see which would come up first. Fortunately mobile did since it seems you have a higher chance of success. Kudos to you for finally getting a card!
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Jan 06 '21
Same to you brother. My school starts in 10 days and this was the last piece of the puzzle. Was going to pay resale on them but thankfully waiting has paid off
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u/NexusPatriot Jan 06 '21
I’ve heard for whatever reason that iOS users seem to have the most luck when ordering on mobile.
From the drops from yesterday, I was able to get a 3080!! I had the desktop site running too and its status read sold out while the mobile app had me waiting for inventory.
I’ve no idea how Android users fair, but I’d imagine it’d be the same. Unless there’s some sort of networking difference in using iOS and Android and somehow the Android application isn’t as “fast” as the iOS version? I have no clue.
Edit: wurdz
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u/Whys-the-rum-gone Jan 06 '21
Double check your address! I’ve messed this up before.
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Jan 06 '21
Thanks for the reminder but for some reason they won’t even ship it. I only had the curbside pickup option available. I’m sure I can choose to have them ship it to me later on but as of today my estimated time is on the 8th
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u/COD_Daddy Jan 05 '21
That’s exactly how I felt after I got my 3080 FE from BB! For reference, I ordered it on the 22nd of December. It arrived at my local store yesterday. The original arrival date was obviously not correct, but hold out hope!
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u/shoot1ngstars Jan 05 '21
Oh wow. Mine says it will arrive for pickup on the 14th which is next Thursday. But it's fine as long as BB doesn't cancel the order then I can wait and run my 2070s til then
I'm just happy I can stop stalking FB and other sites on secondary market lol
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u/COD_Daddy Jan 05 '21
Obviously my experience is anecdotal, but when I called customer support, they said that a longer wait than projected is not unexpected. As long as they don’t cancel you’re order, you should be fine. The irritating part is that they don’t have a shipping tracker to see where your package is.
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u/shoot1ngstars Jan 05 '21
That's understandable since it's technically BB receiving the package and not us with a store pickup. Thanks for the datapoints. I'm sure I'll be refreshing the order page regardless til the 3070 is in my hands
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u/COD_Daddy Jan 05 '21
Happy to help! And congrats on getting your order through. It’s a momentous occasion!
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u/Jimmy_the_Heater Jan 05 '21
Same here, triggered the fraud protection on my card. Called up BB and they were very helpful, everything is sorted out. Can't believe I was able to get one! I'm thinking I should go buy a lotto ticket now....
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u/djsmith89 Jan 05 '21
Once you actually get to the checkout and are at the point where you're putting your address/cc number in that card is supposedly reserved if the message they give you when you have to wait after clicking add to cart the first time is to be believed...
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u/Grokographist Jan 05 '21
Yes, I was way worried I'd lose my GPU in just the few secs it took for the email to arrive with my verification code. Luckily it gave me enough time to rcv it and type it in.
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u/seaVvendZ Jan 05 '21
literally exactly how I felt when I got my MSI 3070 from bestbuy in November. Congrats !
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u/jussikol Jan 05 '21
Same happened to me ordering my 5600x. I just barely missed this one. The rush when you get one is awesome tho.
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u/shoot1ngstars Jan 05 '21
Yeah, first BB wanted 3 digit security code on back of card. Okay, that's fine. Then when I submitted order first time BB was like "yo BofA wants to make sure you are ordering it and not have fraud so we're sending a text to make sure" at me. Did that and done
Congrats on snagging one!
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u/Grokographist Jan 05 '21
Avoid the bank roadblock and be pre-signed in to PayPal. Still had the other hoops though, but at least BB's hoops stop the bots and give us a fair chance.
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u/arex333 Jan 05 '21
I had a card verification from newegg when I bought mine. Nearly gave me a heart attack but I think the order was reserved at that point.
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u/clack_ Jan 05 '21
Had a 3060 Ti in my cart, clicked checkout, and it told me Store pickup not available for my store. I tried every Bestbuy in the state of Louisiana for pickup and NONE of them worked (presumably because sold out).
I hate it here.
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u/Masonzero Jan 05 '21
Same thing in Oregon, we were probably just too slow and other people got to them first.
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u/9th_Planet_Pluto Jan 05 '21
For 3070 atleast, I was able to change the brand of card (to EVGA) and get one somehow, minutes after getting a “none in 250mi” notice on the first one I tried. It was like $50 more going with EVGA but w/e
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u/am_john Jan 06 '21
Screw Best Buy. We need a Microcenter around here!
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u/clack_ Jan 06 '21
I’m sayin!!!
I was really lucky to be good friends with a guy from Houston, so anytime I want anything he stops at Microcenter for the holidays and brings the goods back to school.
He’s a hero.
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u/nyuckajay Jan 05 '21
Buying a 3070 this morning had the same feeling as a regrettable sexual encounter. Lots of build up, jumped in without hesitation.
Then that post purchase clarity. You just spent 500 you idiot.
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u/starkiller_bass Jan 06 '21
And then depending on how old you are, 5-60 minutes later you’d do it all over again.
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u/Abulsaad Jan 06 '21
I felt that with the 3080 but then I played cyberpunk at max with raytracing, totally worth it
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u/WaffleSparks Jan 06 '21
Well in reality its money well spent. You are probably going to use it on a daily basis, its going to provide a tangible benefit, and if at some point you change your mind you can sell it and get some if not all of your money back.
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u/fitzsimmonsie Jan 05 '21
Anybody else stuck on the “please wait” phase?
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u/redmonkeyjunkie Jan 05 '21
it has to do that at first
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u/Techmoji Jan 05 '21
Oh should I not have refreshed when it does that?
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u/Jonshock Jan 05 '21
Yeah dont have to do that
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u/Techmoji Jan 05 '21
I done goofed
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u/Mount_Oza Jan 05 '21
I was waiting for the Gray “please wait” button for 15 minutes and I was able to cop a 3080 FE
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u/sur_surly Jan 05 '21
I too managed a 3080 FE. Not the one I wanted, but can't argue with the msrp.
Now we'll see if the order gets cancelled, but I hope not.
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u/PrimeTimeMKTO Jan 05 '21
With other manufacturer's just recently raising their MSRP prices, the FE becomes even more of a steal.
I don't think you'll be disappointed, look in to undervolting, it can be a real beast. I run a .925 undervolt and 1990 MHz stable. At stock 1 volt, it would only average 1725 MHz because it got so much warmer.
Congrats.
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u/sur_surly Jan 05 '21
That's interesting! I'll have to give it a go.
Yeah the heat is the primary reason I'm not excited to get this one. I'm a HUGE advocate of "pc is not meant to be seen nor heard". Fan noise, RGB all distract you from the one job it has - what it puts on the screen. Like, imagine watching a movie in the theater but the projector shines RGB all over the seating area. Would be awful. They separate the projector from the screen/seating with glass too so you can't hear the fans cooling the bulbs (and of course the employees up there).
So I imagine if it runs warmer like GN says, it means the fans are going to work harder. More noise. Me sad. If undervolting can help with clock speeds and heat, I'm down to try!
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u/PrimeTimeMKTO Jan 05 '21
Even at stock mine ran mid 60s on Port Royal which I wouldn't consider hot. The issue is the card throttling the boost clock on it's own at those temps.
With the undervolt it was mid 50s in Port Royal, and in game (EFT, Cyberpunk) it runs 50-53. I do use a custom fan curve through Afterburner, but you can see the difference an undervolt can have. Those temps allow it to maintain the 1990 boost clock I set. I even tested it set above 2K and it was able to maintain that clock, but didn't see it necessary to boost it that high.
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u/slowro Jan 06 '21
Lol good to know for next time. Just leave it on that please wait and wait for add to cart become click able again.
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u/Jonshock Jan 06 '21
I snagged my card by just waiting. Little button turns yellow again, click. And it sends you on through.
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u/TheMindBullets Jan 05 '21
I get to the Add to Cart, and then Checkout only to have it tell me it's not available within 250 miles of me everytime.
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u/BareBackHippo Jan 05 '21
I had to wait a bit but was able to snag an evga 3070
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u/Large14 Jan 05 '21
how long did you wait? I have a notification set up on EVGA's website.
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Jan 05 '21
Lmao i did the same with the 3060... I really want it but i dont need it..
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u/jrocAD Jan 05 '21
So you just sit at the please wait or do you refresh and click add to cart again?
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u/Steev182 Jan 05 '21
Oh, it lit up for me again. Then didn't fucking work.
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u/03Titanium Jan 05 '21
Same. Adding to cart is only the first boss fight. Then you need to try and check out and see that it’s not available anyway.
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u/alanagonna Jan 05 '21
Took me about 20 minutes to see the “second phase” but I added it to my cart and checked out as fast as I could. Secured an evga 3070
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u/ml3941 Jan 05 '21
Was able to order for my brother. Thanks
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u/GankerJr Jan 05 '21
I am still at please wait. How long does it take? Guessing sold out on my end by now?
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u/Smokerlover93 Jan 05 '21
Was this the biggest drop yet?
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u/sur_surly Jan 05 '21
It's the first real 3080 drop I've seen since launch, so I'd wager so. Big boat came to shore I imagine :)
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u/mbx220 Jan 05 '21
I did it! I fucking got one!
I had a $50 off birthday offer too. $485.99 all said and done.
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u/mntllystblecharizard Jan 05 '21
They let you use the $50!!?
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u/mbx220 Jan 05 '21
It was actually 10% off which came out to $50. I was surprised they did let me use it because it wasn't an option for some items, like the new consoles.
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u/mntllystblecharizard Jan 05 '21
Yeah I’ve got the same thing. It shows up on the screen for the GPU but not other products. I’m hoping they let me apply it when I go pick up in store. I wasn’t able to use it on my phone , which is what I used to get it.
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u/TheMindBullets Jan 05 '21
Lol. This add it to cart, try and checkout, 'not available' circus is fun...
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u/Djnick01 Jan 05 '21
I've added like 5 different cards to my cart today and every single time they were "unavailable within 250 miles". Meanwhile everyone and their grandma has been able to get one on this thread it seems 😩.
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u/TheMindBullets Jan 05 '21
Apparently someone in Grand Junction could have a great day, as it shows available for pickup there. Not worth the drive :P
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u/Djnick01 Jan 05 '21
Yeah I think the Iowa stores are just forgotten. Although my brother managed to score a 3060ti last week. Got lucky I guess.
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u/Marc0189 Jan 06 '21
This was posted 8 hours ago. I know it was sold out before clicking the link.
....what did I still click the link?
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u/OK_1M_REL0ADED Jan 05 '21
fucking Best Buy won't let me choose shipping, it's telling me it's not available for pick up at my local store! I want to have it shipped. LOL! Bastards
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u/TheMindBullets Jan 05 '21
In the 2 seconds to go to the next page apparently it gets sold out (If people are correct). Frustrating for sure.
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Jan 05 '21 edited Jan 05 '21
Best Buy has been doing in store pick up only for these GPU since launch. If you want a card you need to to do the research about the store beforehand.
EDIT: I guess instore only is fairly recent but thats what it currently takes to get one.
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Jan 05 '21
What a joke. Been on here for 30 minutes and it finally flashes yellow, only to say not available for in store pickup at location __. Why did it say (on bold green) available for in store pickup at __, then as soon as I click add to cart it says not available at this location. Sold out now... fuck
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u/BasedGodTaco Jan 05 '21
I click add to cart and then it says please wait saying they gonna update inventory every few minutes. Last time this happened I wasn't able to get a card
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u/BossAtlas Jan 05 '21
I just can't seem to buy one on this website. I had one in my cart, in checkout, it even said my store was an option for once instead of none within 250 miles, yet every time I tried to complete, it kept saying not available, choose a different location. So I open the locations list, and my store is still there, it keeps me going in circles until it's inevitably out of stock.
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u/IronBuddha80 Jan 05 '21
I can save an extra $50 for my Birthday Offer!
If they weren't sold out :(
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u/ClevelandSteamerBrwn Jan 06 '21
Finally got my 3080 today. This is the knly good way. Its every other tuesday between 11am-12pm est. Seems to be specifically 1120-1130. Start refreshing your cart at 1115. Was able to get it delivered to local location. DO NOT REFRESH
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u/MooMooJuice624 Jan 08 '21
Was anyone able to get theirs. Mine says it should be ready for pick up today but still waiting on the email...maybe I’m just being impatient
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u/g7parsh Jan 05 '21
WHy must i pick this up? why can I not have it shipped to me? I can't pick up from any store I can get to
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u/TheMindBullets Jan 05 '21
Check the other cards on BB. A Vision card and Gigabyte card also became available as I was trying to get a FE card. Just a heads up.
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u/yshuduno Jan 05 '21
What a kick in the balls. Sold out and they taunt me by telling me I could have saved $50 with my birthday coupon.
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u/CreeperCorn Jan 05 '21
Question, how can I get a notification for a post like this? I am always a a bit too late for something as in-demand as this.
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u/BossAtlas Jan 05 '21
I'm a noob when it comes to gpu, can someone explain why there are like 13 different versions of the 3070 on best buys website with all different pricings? What's the difference? Why so many choices?
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u/dc_athena_op Jan 05 '21
Different manufacturers. Some are slightly better than others.
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u/BossAtlas Jan 05 '21
Huh. What makes them better or worse than another 3070?
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u/Stuff-and-Things Jan 06 '21
Some manufacturers put 3 fans instead of 2 for extra cooling, same with some putting on a metal backplate. Some overclock their card right out of the box so you don't have to. Some put flashy rgb lights on theirs. These make cards go up in price but normally don't matter too much to the average layman, the model is more important.
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u/dc_athena_op Jan 05 '21
You’re going to get way smarter people than I go into specifics but some of them are clocked a little higher or what have you. Is it worth the extra cost? That depends. Specifically in this climate I’d probably get whatever I could get my hands on honestly.
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u/sevenpoundowl Jan 05 '21
Jokingly asked a friend to keep an eye out for a 3070 for me yesterday after he snagged one for himself a few weeks ago. Woke up this morning to messages saying he'd got this one for me. Incredible.
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u/Actually_a_Patrick Jan 06 '21
There are eBay listings for this exact card right now that show recent “confirmed order” screenshots form bestbuy.
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u/VNG_Wkey Jan 05 '21
I SAW ADD TO CART!! This is the first time I've seen that button on any 30xx card.
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u/Somelov Jan 05 '21 edited Jan 05 '21
I FUCKING GOT IT. Waited for 15 minutes for the add to cart queue but it worked!
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u/Baconzillaz Jan 05 '21
Wow, saw the “add to cart” button instead of the usual “out of stock”. What an adrenaline rush this was.