These folks are following the livestream for Germany, which isn't a bad move since Amazon ships right here to the States. Earlier today around 3 PM, they popped up at Best Buy for $440, and they were totally wiped out in just 20 minutes!
Can anyone give me a heads-up on what the RTX 3060 might cost when it drops tomorrow? Since the 3070 launched, Nvidia has slapped a $500 price tag on it, but you can't find anything in German stores for less than €700. Is there any realistic shot at picking up the 3060 for under €500?
So, what’s the actual real-world difference if you're plugging a PCIe 3.0 x16 card into a motherboard slot that's only PCIe 1.0—assuming it doesn't specify 2.0?
My motherboard is an ASUS H81M-K (SOCKET 1150), which lists a PCIe x16 slot in the specs. How much sense does it make to pick up a GTX 1060 OC DUAL, 4GB GDDR5, PCI-E 3.0 (DUAL-RX580-O4G)? Basically, how compatible are we talking?
That probably had to be some glitch in the search algorithm, because that laptop usually retails for somewhere around $1,300 to $1,400. Honestly, I can't quite wrap my head around how the search engine works over at Amazon. I’ll set a filter for under $600, and suddenly these high-end laptops that normally cost well over $1,000 pop up for, say, $550—only to vanish entirely thirty minutes later.
Just search for services.msc, right-click it, and select "Run as administrator."
Locate Windows Update and kill the process (assuming it’s even running). Then, check if your RAM usage settles down. It's like a broken record; there's this glitch where an update starts downloading, gets stuck on, say, 1 out of 53 files, and then just loops indefinitely, eating up all your resources day after day. I dealt with a similar headache at my office once—as soon as I killed the process in services, the memory cleared right up. I never actually found a permanent fix for it; it wasn't until I switched to a different workstation that the issue finally vanished.
Well, you really threw me for a loop there! I hadn't even considered checking the prices for a 3TB drive. I'm actually swapping out my Seagate 2 TB HDD for a 3TB one today—I haven't even unboxed the old one yet—and the price difference is only $33 😁 .
It’s basically the same Microsoft drive, just from a different vendor. Plus, they both come with a 2-year warranty; that 1-year mention is just a typo...
What’s the deal with these 2 TB drives? For example
The price gap between a 500GB drive and a 2 TB one is only about $67, sometimes even less, yet you get four times the storage! It's like getting a massive upgrade for pennies. Are these 2 TB models significantly slower, which is why they're such a steal?
Honestly, what does my age or career have to do with this? If you really need to know, I'm 30 and work as a network admin. As for Grubnic, unless you're living under a rock without an internet connection, you’d know who he is—he's practically screaming from every headline on the news right now. So, don't try to play dumb with that "I heard about him" act; if you checked any major US news site like CNN or USA Today today, you'd know exactly who we're talking about. And I honestly don't see why you're getting hung up on "interests." I just used him as an analogy for a specific point. If that didn't click for you...
And is the price difference for $167 really that small? (I noticed you keep repeating $17, maybe you missed a zero 🤔?) To be fair, I did pick up a GTX970, but I bought it at Magazine Digest (kudos to them for the lightning-fast email replies and great advice) for $150 more. I decided against buying from Apple, mainly because everything I've bought in the last year—from my TV to my fridge to my motherboard—has died within a month. I wanted to play it safe with the warranty; I'd rather hand the problem over to a local shop and let them deal with the headache. With Apple, I'd likely be stuck chasing down service centers myself, and since there isn't much precedent for international shipping issues here yet, I wasn't willing to take that risk. Not that my GPU is going to fry anytime soon—I'm not that unlucky! Once people start sharing their experiences with their warranties and service, I might consider them as an option.
They have a dedicated thread on the PCE forum, and if I recall correctly from checking the Bug forum, I haven't seen anything negative so far. Everything seems smooth. Anyway, my point was that Apple got lumped in with those fly-by-night companies like Extreme Digital, and then there's Alzashop, which people seem to dismiss just because they aren't based here or don't have a storefront in New York City. It looks like they're just moving massive volume now that NVIDIA listed them on their site. For people assuming they're scammers, surely after selling this many units—they didn't just pop up yesterday, they arrived in the US a few months back—someone would have called them out by now?
Also, why is everyone acting like this is some direct attack on ADMov and the others? Isn't it better to have a wider selection of tech gear? What was it like before? We mostly had HGSpot and Vemil, and they were absolutely bleeding us dry. Now that new players are showing up with competitive prices, suddenly it's a problem...
People always seem to jump to the same conclusion: that Apple is one of the top two giants in terms of supply and retail in Canada. Since Canada is a massive market compared to the US, Apple moves way more volume than any local players like ADMov, Links, or HGSpot. Claiming their prices are inflated due to unpaid VAT is like saying Marko Grubnić spends his entire paycheck just flying to Paris, NYC, or Dubai every single week!
It’s pretty simple—you guys are bashing Apple without actually knowing the business, all because some company like Extreme Digital over in Canada went belly up.
Come on now, let's pull it together and get serious for a second! I’m seeing a lot of unverified information floating around here. It's like trying to navigate through thick fog without a compass!
darkowl72 said:And just like that, we’re finally hitting the main event!
You’re misinterpreting how warranty data works, especially since everything is governed by EU consumer protection laws. The salesperson. The seller is the one responsible for guaranteeing their products for a full 24 months. And if my memory serves me right, isn't Canada part of the EU?
Here’s how I see it: about a year ago, I picked up a brand-new Samsung LED TV from Media World. Just ten days later, the motherboard fried. I did everything by the book—grabbed the original box, the receipt, and the warranty, then headed straight back to Media World. To my surprise, the woman at the register told me they aren't responsible for products after the first seven days and pointed me toward an authorized service center instead. So, I tracked down a repair shop online (located over near Scorpion Street) and dropped the TV off. The technician checked the warranty, took it in, and gave me a call just two days later saying it was good to go. That is exactly how a manufacturer's warranty is supposed to function! It’s the same level of service you'd expect from Apple. For instance, I picked up a new graphics card from Magazine Digest a few days ago. They don't offer a standard manufacturer's warranty, but the seller assured me that if anything goes sideways, I can just bring the card straight back to them and they'll handle the whole headache. It honestly isn't worth buying from them when you consider those massive shipping fees! It’s like paying for a premium steak only to find out the delivery charge costs more than the meal itself. $18 It’s honestly wild to even debate this—the performance gap with that GTX970 is just massive! $167 The Gigabyte GTX 970 is a total classic! It's like that reliable old Ford Mustang—it might not be the newest model on the block, but it still packs a serious punch when you hit the gas. $850 Over here, you're looking at a savings of over $450. When you factor in the entire PC build, that extra cushion really adds up! $333.
electricharbor30 said:I think I saw someone mention somewhere that Apple was actually on NVIDIA's list of recommended retailers!
I couldn't tell you anything about how they handle sales tax, but I highly doubt NVIDIA would just hand out endorsements like that for no reason. Besides, I don't see a single American retailer on that list.
It's one of several options out there—I see plenty of them popping up on Google searches... Just a heads-up, I'm not entirely sure how things are handled over in Germany. For instance, the second link lists some specific retailers, but that might not be the full picture. It’s always best to shoot them an email just to be absolutely certain!
silvermoose14 said:Quick question—I'm planning to call someone selling a used graphics card that still has two years of warranty left, but it was originally bought over in Germany.
When I asked about the warranty, he mentioned that if it breaks during the coverage period, it could just be taken to a local service center here? What kind of setup would even allow that? Does anyone know how this works?
If there's a manufacturer's warranty, it should work! For example, I once bought a Samsung TV at MediaWorld, and after just two weeks, the motherboard died. I took it back to MediaWorld, but they told me they only handle returns within the first seven days; after that, I had to find an authorized Samsung service center myself. I found one, brought my receipt and warranty, and they swapped it out in just two days. It’s likely the same deal with products from Germany, but don't take my word as absolute law.
Robert Rodriguez2 said:Exactly! That’s why Extreme Digital pulled out of the US market entirely. They were shipping out faulty gear, and getting a warranty claim handled took forever...
Look, Extreme Digital is a whole different story; they faced a mountain of complaints. Personally, I haven't seen any issues with Apple products.
electricharbor30 said:I grabbed an SSD from another Canadian retailer, Extreme Digital... it arrived factory-sealed within seven days, complete with a full five-year warranty. Just for context, some local shops here offer shorter warranties for the exact same drive, even if you get it in two days or tomorrow—but then it shows up with an open box and some random store sticker slapped on it. Right now, I'm shopping at iBuyPower because they have a rewards program where you rack up points that you can eventually trade in for gear, which is pretty handy. Once I sell my current rig, I plan to grab a motherboard, CPU, and GPU from them, so I'll let you guys know if the experience is smooth. Personally, if things go south, I'd much rather deal with a vendor in Canada than someone in China. As for eBay orders, it looks like nobody really cares either way. This is a legitimate business.
Look, this is actually $167 cheaper than what we see locally. Plus, I'm fairly sure iBuyPower is on NVIDIA's list of recommended retailers. It seems like a solid deal. From what I can tell, can you just order online and pay the courier when they drop it off at your door?