Question How do I buy a GPU on launch day before the bots and scalpers?

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

I thought I wouldn't want the new GPUs, because of the bots and scalpers, but looking at the new leaks and the supposed leaked performance of the 9070 XT I kind of want to wait and see if I can even buy a GPU. I've never tried to buy a GPU on launch, and I have bought a GPU in 5 years since the release of the RTX 2060, and I waited a month for that, but that was before people started using bots to buy up all the GPUs in 2020 for bitcoin mining. Now there is just scum out there that is buying these GPUs to re-sell them at a higher price.

Is there anything I can do? I'd really like a new GPU, but it's fine if I can't get one and I'm only able to get a 7800xt.

 

[USAFRet]

Is there anything I can do?

Have a better bot than the scalpers.
Unlikely.

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

Have a better bot than the scalpers.
Unlikely.

Yeah this is what I was thinking. I think best buy que system is probably my best option, or that's what I'm hearing from some people.

 

[beyondlogic]

Yeah this is what I was thinking. I think best buy que system is probably my best option, or that's what I'm hearing from some people.

depends on the store you may be able to preorder it. prior to launch.
otherwise its just a long night of refreshing. till one appears on the store and buy.

 

[btak]

BestBuy sold out in less than 1 second. Their customer service department is useless. The supervisor told me there were no bots. The PC Build department has cool people who aren't reading from a script. They also have a waiting list.

 

[stuff and nonesense]

I thought I wouldn't want the new GPUs, because of the bots and scalpers, but looking at the new leaks and the supposed leaked performance of the 9070 XT I kind of want to wait and see if I can even buy a GPU. I've never tried to buy a GPU on launch, and I have bought a GPU in 5 years since the release of the RTX 2060, and I waited a month for that, but that was before people started using bots to buy up all the GPUs in 2020 for bitcoin mining. Now there is just scum out there that is buying these GPUs to re-sell them at a higher price.

Is there anything I can do? I'd really like a new GPU, but it's fine if I can't get one and I'm only able to get a 7800xt.

Friend of mine went to the local bricks and mortar mom and pop pc shop. They asked if there was going to be early/release day stock and were told “yes”. A pre order was placed and a deposit paid. Friend had a 3070 on day 1 at the proper price, no scalper overhead.

Depending on the shops around you it might work.

 

[Eximo]

I had pretty good luck with nowinstock.net and Amazon. I think it only took till the second week to get the GTX 1080 I wanted. EVGA model with the reference board.

Pandemic I had to wait on the Newegg Lottery.