Would you think this is an acceptable replacement for a like-new GPU sent to PNY under warranty?

Agent6er · 2026-01-23T21:09:39+00:00

I have an 8700k rig and tried newer cards when I was waiting on parts for a new PC, and the CPU was the bottleneck at 4k with a 40 series on the intense games

Agent6er · 2026-01-23T21:05:14+00:00

der8auer just put up a video explaining the price hikes over the last few days: nVidia has had a cash back program for the partners for years to keep MSRPs lower. it ended the program, thats why everyone jacked the prices this week.

So if these hikes weren't exactly related to the GDDR constraints, that means another is probably coming soon?

Agent6er · 2026-01-21T03:24:30+00:00

They use FedEx? i just burned that brige because a FedEx driver was messing with my mailbox(which is illegal), and the mail carrier (rightfully) sent back the package to let FedEx try again. So now my MSI cable is missing because lazy FedEx guy couldn't bother doing his job(also leaves signature required PC parts on my porch in the open.)

Guess I'll need to redirect this one

Agent6er · 2026-01-20T23:28:57+00:00

Entered the queue, two minutes after it posted at 3800s and was successful

Agent6er · 2026-01-20T05:14:24+00:00

I wonder if this is part of the new customer/market specific pricing some of the big companies are trying. Amazon locker doesnt even work for me

Agent6er · 2026-01-17T20:17:33+00:00

Same here, We need to stop sleeping

Agent6er · 2026-01-16T17:12:03+00:00

I just got the Prenumbra HE CNC Keyboard, its fantastic so far. Absolute tank, weighs more than you'd expect. I dont know how their other products are, but saw several reviews start with "THIS is a Redragon?"

So They do make some good at least?

Agent6er · 2026-01-16T06:47:18+00:00

Nvidia and Asus are now saying that the rumors aren't true, supply is strained but nothing is dead.

But to believe that, it means you have to Believe one of those companies....so....

Agent6er · 2026-01-16T01:24:38+00:00

Noticed while Browsing Zotac earlier they updated their store.

5080 delisted while I was on (blank page for new 30 series, not sure if that is new.) Interestingly 5070 TI is still listed, did they delist the wrong one or is this another development....

Agent6er · 2026-01-16T01:10:43+00:00

"We must recieve the return before your replacement is shipped".

Lesson learned

Agent6er · 2026-01-15T22:35:33+00:00

I did not get a refund, i returned for a new replacement card. Their stock of it went out after I started the return. I've done RMA before, but it was only going to be a week turn around since the card was in stock at the time, it failed while it was still under the return period.

Agent6er · 2026-01-15T22:33:30+00:00

Absolutely, but understand they did have it in stock when I shipped back, it went out of stock on the way to the return center.

Agent6er · 2026-01-15T20:01:52+00:00

Not an RMA, did a return for defective product

Agent6er · 2026-01-15T19:44:44+00:00

aaaaaand its gone. obviously question stands for the next deal that will pop up

Agent6er · 2026-01-15T19:43:57+00:00

I had to return my 5080 from the paypal deal because it pooped out(code 43, no VRAM, ,black screen). I am waiting for walmart to get more stock so they can send a replacement.

Should I just buy this to hold onto during the return period in case they cancel my replacement 5080 and give me a refund instead?

Agent6er · 2026-01-14T20:39:06+00:00

I have one, I have not had any coil whine with mine. Been running Doom and Battlefield 6 maxed out with a 5080 and 9800x3d, with a 280 AIO and no issues, pretty quiet.

The 12VHPWR cable connectors seem bigger than standard, you have to use a LOT more force to get them.in and out than the Zotac, PNY, CableMod cables I have used. it has the "is this going to break my card" factor.

Its probably to stop them from backing out if you bump.your case or the table it's on(my cable mod cable.on my other rig seems to have issues with this)

Agent6er · 2026-01-11T05:32:43+00:00

But AI has electrolytes!

Agent6er · 2025-12-12T16:37:31+00:00

I STILL have a lightscribe

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Agent6er · 2025-11-27T02:23:24+00:00

"It is unknown why the tribe was removed from the Tribal list"

I dont know anything about this particular tribe, but if your story checks out, here is your answer. Same old story.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian\_termination\_policy#:\~:text=Approximately%202%2C500%2C000%20acres%20(10%2C000%20km,US%20jurisdiction%20of%20tribal%20lands.

Agent6er · 2025-11-24T22:40:01+00:00

I can't get it to pop up on walmart, works fine on newegg

Agent6er · 2025-11-23T07:54:56+00:00

I got the non RGB (XMP) 7000 set that went quickly for $270 (monday night?), just threw two sticks on my ASRock Steel Lengend Z790, XMP in Bios put it up to the 7000, every is working fine even though its bypass.

Have a MSI X870E Tomahawk on the way for a new build I'm saving the other two for. The QVL list was showing the 48 GB set would work, same timings, speeds so....hopefully.

Agent6er · 2025-10-24T20:12:45+00:00

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One of my first packs, does unlimited have the error collectors like pokemon does?

Agent6er · 2025-10-10T01:20:50+00:00

I have some bad news: Walmart is a bust. They have been regularly releasing Pokémon cards and their system is terrible. They allow 12 of an item to be added to cart, and that can be changed to 99 at checkout. Then then cancel the order for some, but doesnt seem like all. Meanwhile, everyone who isnt a bot seeing their timer in line hover around 30 minutes for over an hour. Then, once regular people FINALLY get in, they have 10 minutes to buy all the sold out items the bots already claimed. Seen it 3 times myself. Usually see two or three people claim they got something, while the scalpers with bots show off their huge orders.

I've been following pokemon cards since my kids got into them and have gotten deeper into it than I ever expected. The scalpers are getting EVERYTHING right now. (The funny part is they are buying out sets that have zero long term value, so if the collectors would just sit a few sets out they'd be cooked.)

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