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NopeYou wish you had bought the Gamerock for 2199 and saved £200
lolWhile the pro scalpers are dropping prices, there's now a second wave of what I would qualify as a descendent species - Procrastinativa Scalpeur (french twist makes it legit) trying to unload MSI Shadows (both 5070 Ti and 5080) - the ones who sold at MSRP from that big place (and I am now proud part of the crowd that knows!) - on the bidding site.
Like... buddy, they were available for some hours, the 5070Ti you could even pre-order until almost next day, the scalping life is not for you.
Solid is supposed to have a better/heftier cooler, maintains clocks a percent or two faster, has the plug safety LED (if you care about that), and doesn't look like a Katie Perry fever dream. Not sure if that's worth £200, but there it is.Nope
I considered it, sure. But that RGB puke, no thanks.Solid is supposed to have a better/heftier cooler, maintains clocks a percent or two faster, has the plug safety LED (if you care about that), and doesn't look like a Katie Perry fever dream. Not sure if that's worth £200, but there it is.
I considered it, sure. But that RGB puke, no thanks.
I've gone for a bronze and black build. The Solid fits nicely in with that.
Edit - once my new desk arrives, happy to take pictures if any is that interested![]()
I've not gone for a super expensive desk but the Antec Flux will sit nicely on it.I've never been one to be swayed by astetics on cards, but I took just put together a honking expensive desk (old-school oak office/computer desk with hutch) where the desktop sit below with the case window visible. Black and beige/bronze on the Zotac is right in the theme. An Easter egg kaleidoscope would just look odd.
Do you have the full tower Antec Flux Pro or the mid tower variant? If... I do get a 5090, i will need to ditch my Lian Li Lancool II mesh and buy a new one. The Antec Flux Pro is my number 1 choice at the moment.I've not gone for a super expensive desk but the Antec Flux will sit nicely on it.
Pro variant. Which is super nice to build in.Do you have the full tower Antec Flux Pro or the mid tower variant? If... I do get a 5090, i will need to ditch my Lian Li Lancool II mesh and buy a new one. The Antec Flux Pro is my number 1 choice at the moment.
Pro variant. Which is super nice to build in.
Edit Get the 5090.
They did the same thing during 30 series launch.Just wondered if anyone else has received the below from the barcode place after cancelling their pre-order:
“As a gesture of goodwill in light of the problems you had, we’d like to offer you a free standard UK carriage if you are able to come back to us again. To redeem this discount please ring your next order through to our Sales Dept on 01204 474747 (option 2, then option 1 for retail sales) and quote your invoice number above.“
Sounds like they know they’ve *****d up the pre-orders and are trying to restore the faith in their brand.
The fact you have to pay delivery on anything over £2k is a joke, full stop.Just wondered if anyone else has received the below from the barcode place after cancelling their pre-order:
“As a gesture of goodwill in light of the problems you had, we’d like to offer you a free standard UK carriage if you are able to come back to us again. To redeem this discount please ring your next order through to our Sales Dept on 01204 474747 (option 2, then option 1 for retail sales) and quote your invoice number above.“
Sounds like they know they’ve *****d up the pre-orders and are trying to restore the faith in their brand.
So that’s where they all went! And no, they’re not a competitor to OCUK.
Not me. I pre-ordered on 31 January and cancelled on 15 March, after getting a card elsewhere, checking it worked and checking it had its ROPs.Just wondered if anyone else has received the below from the barcode place after cancelling their pre-order:
“As a gesture of goodwill in light of the problems you had, we’d like to offer you a free standard UK carriage if you are able to come back to us again. To redeem this discount please ring your next order through to our Sales Dept on 01204 474747 (option 2, then option 1 for retail sales) and quote your invoice number above.“
Sounds like they know they’ve *****d up the pre-orders and are trying to restore the faith in their brand.
Yeah, but I still had to pay £7.99 for my 5090 to be delivered via DPD from Overclockers.The fact you have to pay delivery on anything over £2k is a joke, full stop.
My comment still stands. A complete joke. At least OCUK offer free delivery for active forum members.Yeah, but I still had to pay £7.99 for my 5090 to be delivered via DPD from Overclockers.
Fair point, was not aware that was a thingMy comment still stands. A complete joke. At least OCUK offer free delivery for active forum members.
Fair point, was not aware that was a thing