30xx Series Founders Edition

Dup · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:05

jezscott said:
I can't see what's wrong with my details.
I have just removed the 'Mr' from the name on the account, as there is no Mr on the card. Perhaps it is that. This is my second success at getting a 3080 in the basket and then being declined at the checkout.

Exactly the same for me, I cannot see any difference given billing details != the name on the card so should be my full name. My bank lists me with my middle name in the app but they do not have a middle name provision for the retailer. Live chat was no assistance, can't tell me where I've gone wrong and after a 4th try it left my basket completely. Very frustrating. They could at least highlight to you the difference. I suspect their method for checking is not very robust.

gol123 · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:07

Wow that timing.. Just bought a Ryzen 5800x CPU/Motherboard bundle with an RTX 3080 for £1650. Then I see a 3090 and i've bought that too! Need to decide which one to cancel!

I already have a 9900k system which will be pretty good so I don't think I need the new CPU, might just cancel the bundle and keep the 3090

Sarge2255 · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:13

gol123 said:
Wow that timing.. Just bought a Ryzen 5800x CPU/Motherboard bundle with an RTX 3080 for £1650. Then I see a 3090 and i've bought that too! Need to decide which one to cancel!

I already have a 9900k system which will be pretty good so I don't think I need the new CPU, might just cancel the bundle and keep the 3090

love this post, he has options of a 3080 and 3090 proof that the GPU market is on the mend and scalpers will loose out big.

Major774 · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:13

gol123 said:
Wow that timing.. Just bought a Ryzen 5800x CPU/Motherboard bundle with an RTX 3080 for £1650. Then I see a 3090 and i've bought that too! Need to decide which one to cancel!

I already have a 9900k system which will be pretty good so I don't think I need the new CPU, might just cancel the bundle and keep the 3090

That bundle sounds overpriced to me.

gol123 · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:15

Major774 said:
That bundle sounds overpriced to me.

It worked out as the EVGA RTX3080 card about £880 I think.

It was £1650 in total with CPU (£360), Motherboard (£160), Cooler (£120), RAM (£80) less £45 cashback on ASUS B550 motherboards

jezscott · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:16

Sarge2255 said:
That sounds very unfair!
Did you put in credit card or debit card details?

Credit Card this time, attempt at previous drop a couple of weeks ago was Debit Card

Dup said:
Exactly the same for me, I cannot see any difference given billing details != the name on the card so should be my full name. My bank lists me with my middle name in the app but they do not have a middle name provision for the retailer. Live chat was no assistance, can't tell me where I've gone wrong and after a 4th try it left my basket completely. Very frustrating. They could at least highlight to you the difference. I suspect their method for checking is not very robust.

I called, very polite, but no information on why declined.
Both times I made purchase using my phone (using home's wifi), website opens from link, add to basket, sign in to account, go through checkout, declined. Last attempt 2 weeks ago, I checked out as a guest with same result. I was in front of my PC this time, but the notification came through on my phone and was delayed on the desktop.

Cooper · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:16

3090 still in stock after an hour!

Looks like the well of suckers has run dry...

Teabreaker · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:18

Teabreaker said:
I've previously made orders with this retailer before for a PSU, so I'm hoping my details are ok. So far have the "order placed" email. But not yet the payment authorization confirmation. I'm a little paranoid.

Payment authorised! Yeeeaaasssh! Hope this doesn't disappoint like the football.

Cadder · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:21

Sarge2255 said:
love this post, he has options of a 3080 and 3090 proof that the GPU market is on the mend and scalpers will loose out big.

Keep saying it Sarge. Since you went on your anti-scalper rampage on these forums the prices have been going the right way :cry:

Major774 · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:21

gol123 said:
It worked out as the EVGA RTX3080 card about £880 I think.

It was £1650 in total with CPU (£360), Motherboard (£160), Cooler (£120), RAM (£80) less £45 cashback on ASUS B550 motherboards

Ah… no mentioning of the other components, fair price.

4k4uNuNu · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:39

Is the 3090 significantly quieter than the 3080ti? I remember reading they were the roughly same but the 3080ti runs hotter.

Very difficult to justify the extra £350 for a gamer over the 3080ti, the extra vram is just pure overkill. But stock, actual stock..

jamman · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:40

Again nice to see cards on sale. Didnt manage to get one but its becoming more normal to see them in stock now.

Trox · 13 Jul 2021 at 11:40

Checked my CC account and the payment has been taken for the 3080, no email confirmation as yet but my order status is 'Awaiting Picking'.

Sarge2255 · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Cadder said:
Keep saying it Sarge. Since you went on your anti-scalper rampage on these forums the prices have been going the right way

This marks a significant day for affordable GPUs. When a 3090 FE lasts more than an hour on the site Wow!

Major774 said:
Ah… no mentioning of the other components, fair price.

You might want to keep the bundle, as £880 for an AIB 3080 is a good deal, that's if you need the extra upgrades.

Alternatively, the 3090 is indeed a great card but you don't get the upgraded cpu,cooler etc at that price point.

Sarge2255 · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:25

Cadder said:
I can imagine the 3090 will remain in stock for a while. Sold auctions at £1500 don't make it worth it for anyone reselling.

I see it as a good sign heading slowly to the destination of reasonable GPU pricing.

All sold now, but lasted a good 1hour , rather than 5 minutes

Benass · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:39

I got 3070 for 480£ today.

Sad coz I dont really want FE but beggars can't be choosers. Not sure if I spelled that correctly.

3080 lasted like 10 sec after alert .
3070 lasted a lot longer.

Teabreaker · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:41

Benass said:
I got 3070 for 480£ today.

Sad coz I dont really want FE but beggars can't be choosers. Not sure if I spelled that correctly.

3080 lasted like 10 sec after alert .
3070 lasted a lot longer.

What's wrong with the FE cards? I'm also bagged a 3070 today.

Core09 · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:45

Darn it.. missed out.

uscool · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:51

Benass said:
I got 3070 for 480£ today.

Sad coz I dont really want FE but beggars can't be choosers. Not sure if I spelled that correctly.

3080 lasted like 10 sec after alert .
3070 lasted a lot longer.

Whats wrong with the 3070FE when you got if for 480£ ? how much more the AIB costs that is amazing price the performance of the AIB isnt even that much extra and considering how much more they cost unless you meant you really wanted the 3080 FE ?

uscool · 13 Jul 2021 at 12:53

My friend managed to get the 3080FE while shopping .. got the alert on phone and bought it