Soldato
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Out of stock didn't stop pre-orders. I know because I was one of them.The 3900X was out of stock in hours.

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Out of stock didn't stop pre-orders. I know because I was one of them.The 3900X was out of stock in hours.
The most annoying thing about the 3900x is the blatant price gouging still going on in the UK. It only takes a quick google to the 3900x on sale in Germany for instance at 549 Euro (£474.23). The German e-tailers are showing as having stock as well, so not at that price because they have no stock.
In fact one of those German e-tailers is the very company that owns OCUK. So perhaps @Gibbo might like to explain why anyone should pay £599.99 from here when any of us can simply pay £474.23 from OCUK's parent company ?
The most annoying thing about the 3900x is the blatant price gouging still going on in the UK. It only takes a quick google to the 3900x on sale in Germany for instance at 549 Euro (£474.23). The German e-tailers are showing as having stock as well, so not at that price because they have no stock.
In fact one of those German e-tailers is the very company that owns OCUK. So perhaps @Gibbo might like to explain why anyone should pay £599.99 from here when any of us can simply pay £474.23 from OCUK's parent company ?
The fact ocuk has stock.
Ironic isn't it though this is exactly what I did....when any of us can simply pay £474.23 from OCUK's parent company ?
...or some of us more suspicious minded people may think that they moved the parent company stock to OcUK because the UK is prepared to pay a higher price.The fact ocuk has stock.
In fact one of those German e-tailers is the very company that owns OCUK. So perhaps @Gibbo might like to explain why anyone should pay £599.99 from here when any of us can simply pay £474.23 from OCUK's parent company ?
...or some of us more suspicious minded people may think that they moved the parent company stock to OcUK because the UK is prepared to pay a higher price.
its all just supply and demand....(Strokes his 3900x the cost 479.99)
Just kidding
I really hope so, ive been a loyal customer for many years but seeing overclockers have one of the highest prices in the UK atm, makes me feel disappointed (which makes me sad after all the years). When Ive wanted computer components, ive looked at overclockers first. In your defence, you got stock - sounds like you paid a crazy amount for but I only learnt this from your forum.If goes to plan and we receive more official stock this week, were expecting 100-200 this will be at correct cost which shall reduce our stock average, if and when that happens our price will reduce.
I really hope so, ive been a loyal customer for many years but seeing overclockers have one of the highest prices in the UK atm, makes me feel disappointed (which makes me sad after all the years). When Ive wanted computer components, ive looked at overclockers first. In your defence, you got stock - sounds like you paid a crazy amount for but I only learnt this from your forum.
Maybe wishful thinking, but if I can get a 3900x for £500 somewhere - I will buy one (official retailers of-course). Although this wasnt crazy, as some have gotten them for 475ish? These 550+ prices are just insane; sure there are people out there willing to spend more etc. but these prices make a worthwhile upgrade into a dont bother.
If you get new stock at a lower price, then its a shame that it will lower your stock average as you need recover the cost of those higher priced chips. You guys know your business better than me, maybe they still sell well at price?
Maybe im just venting but it just seems after long time the 3900x might be a worthwhile upgrade but isnt because of pricing is so bad. Not knocking you guys on the 3700x - thats a great price, for a nice chip. The 3700x is very tempting, but having 4 more cores makes an upgrade, a bigger upgrade.
If pricing stays like this, then might as well skip. Sorry if im somewhat hostile - im just frustrated - I know its probably not your fault.