Soldato
AMD dont sell to the UK, its their agent , Digital River. Blame them.
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- Thread starter Dirk Diggler
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I've just watercooled my gpu. The fan had this issue (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33nWyfdMcYI&t=73s).
I could have RMAd it. But it seems quite common.
Tbh. Watercooling is still the way to go for me. I can hear the fans when they can kick in on the FE, irrespective of the sound in the video ... and now I hear nothing when the fans kick in on the Rad. and I've lopped 30c of the VRAM and 10+ of the GPU temps.
If I need to RMA my FE cooler is in perfect tack. I'm sure I can reassemble easily with no knowledge it has be tempered with.
I could have RMAd it. But it seems quite common.
Tbh. Watercooling is still the way to go for me. I can hear the fans when they can kick in on the FE, irrespective of the sound in the video ... and now I hear nothing when the fans kick in on the Rad. and I've lopped 30c of the VRAM and 10+ of the GPU temps.
If I need to RMA my FE cooler is in perfect tack. I'm sure I can reassemble easily with no knowledge it has be tempered with.
couldnt AMD not found alternative solution for the UK, Like Nvidia have ? guess it comes down to cost also probably dont even have enough stock reading discord channels of AMD drops for EU
Same say as I dropped off and was tested there and then. It seems you jumped to conclusions, the guy at the photo copier place told me they always have a selection of 3 series cards founders in stock for RMA purposes.
As for the pads, I've I've seen anyone complaining the pads on the FE are missing/still have film on thrm etc etc
Probably few isolated doesnt mean its widespread
Soldato
I didn't say it was widespread, whereas he specifically said that the only people looking to swap pads are miners...
So you expect someone to fix a manufacturing issue? If I had memory issues I would RMA the thing.
Agreed.
But replacing the pads is easy for many. and largely risk free. warranty is anon issue. you don't damage anything. At least i havent.
But for those that want to RMA that is completely understandably too and expected.
Im mining. But either way I would have replaced the pads if i didnt decide to watercool. The cooler is amazing, the pads are not.
Nope, still waiting to be picked
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Likewise.
No, I will fully blame AMD for not bothering to find an alternative. whats with people excusing big billionaire corporations? they left Uk customers in the dark with not many options other than being ripped off, no excuse for that.
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Another still awaiting picking
I've caved in and sold my 3060ti for £682. I was tempted to sell the 3080 but with the way things are these days I don't want to chance not having a powerful card for a few years.
I bought a PS5 with the proceeds and banked a few hundred profit - I have to say I'm impressed with the PS5 and it's a much better choice for a second system anyway, as it's more portable.
I bought a PS5 with the proceeds and banked a few hundred profit - I have to say I'm impressed with the PS5 and it's a much better choice for a second system anyway, as it's more portable.
Soldato
May wanna update your sig then!
I don't think I can - have they disabled that?
AMD is the company that chose to use Digital River, despite its horrific reputation, then declined to make any alternative arrangements when that no longer worked for the UK. They've had almost a year to partner up with a UK retailer in the same way that Nvidia did and sell cards directly through such an agreement. They clearly have no interest in the UK market.
Soldato
Could also be no e-tailer wants to take it on. I dont think its been a good money spinner for the Nvidia partner. From what I've been told been a lot more trouble than its worth. Not exactly an exciting prospect selling sporadic AMD drops at not a lot of profit margins with all the rigmarole around it limiting sales, making sure the website can cope under load etc etc. Probably thought exclusivity would be a massive boon but were not told the quantities coming through would be in 3 or 4 figure quantities. Probably hoping it would drive sales of other items whilst the GPU was being bought. Trouble is you dont have time to put other items in your basket as you need to checkout quick before losing the GPU.
Soldato
Same