RTX 3000 Series Micro Center Discussion & FAQ!

DarthPancho

Anybody at the Tustin MC? If so, has anyone from the community started a check-in waitlist?

Kellyss

Aaron_H said:

Sunny2439 said:

Aaron_H said:

Sunny2439 said:

Aaron_H said:

I went to the Fairfax MC on Monday of last week at 9am, and was 3rd physically in line. Found out that there was a "scan/waitlist" as well, which put me at 4 or 5. Waited until opening, to be told there were no shipments on Monday. Went back the next day at 9am and was 1st in line physically, and somewhere around that on the waitlist as well. Saw people going in for about 30 minutes and wondered what was up, went inside to see if I missed something (turned out they open an hour early on Tuesdays for people at higher risk of COVID). Asked an employee about any possible stock for the day in which he said they do it completely by waitlist now: you sign up via the waitlist and if they get any they go down the line and text you asking if you're able to come buy one: the list resets every night apparently as well. Every day since then I have signed up on the waitlist; been as high as 3rd or 4th, and seen numbers get up in the 20s. Never received a text. I was wondering if this is the case for other locations/if this is an actual thing or just MC possibly trying to keep people from camping. I don't want to spend this time waiting in hopes of getting a text when I could check physically every so often.

What time are you lining up to be on the list?

At all times (usually by 8 or 9am): I check the waitlist as early as 5am and there's already people on it. 

If you're lining up at 8 or 9 am, then that's a bit too late. I believe they start taking names down at 7 AM when the manager comes out to do so. Today was my first day being on the list, and I didn't get any text today either...

That's the thing: the list is meant so that we don't have to physically "line up". I've been pretty high on the list most days, but I actually received a text yesterday a few hours after I posted saying that they received all shipments and no 3080s were in. Weird. 

I'm hoping Fairfax mc do something similar for the 3070 launch bc I have arthritis and standing outside for a night would wreck me. How do you get on and check the wait list? 

Aaron_H

Kellyss said:

Aaron_H said:

Sunny2439 said:

Aaron_H said:

Sunny2439 said:

Aaron_H said:

I went to the Fairfax MC on Monday of last week at 9am, and was 3rd physically in line. Found out that there was a "scan/waitlist" as well, which put me at 4 or 5. Waited until opening, to be told there were no shipments on Monday. Went back the next day at 9am and was 1st in line physically, and somewhere around that on the waitlist as well. Saw people going in for about 30 minutes and wondered what was up, went inside to see if I missed something (turned out they open an hour early on Tuesdays for people at higher risk of COVID). Asked an employee about any possible stock for the day in which he said they do it completely by waitlist now: you sign up via the waitlist and if they get any they go down the line and text you asking if you're able to come buy one: the list resets every night apparently as well. Every day since then I have signed up on the waitlist; been as high as 3rd or 4th, and seen numbers get up in the 20s. Never received a text. I was wondering if this is the case for other locations/if this is an actual thing or just MC possibly trying to keep people from camping. I don't want to spend this time waiting in hopes of getting a text when I could check physically every so often.

What time are you lining up to be on the list?

At all times (usually by 8 or 9am): I check the waitlist as early as 5am and there's already people on it. 

If you're lining up at 8 or 9 am, then that's a bit too late. I believe they start taking names down at 7 AM when the manager comes out to do so. Today was my first day being on the list, and I didn't get any text today either...

That's the thing: the list is meant so that we don't have to physically "line up". I've been pretty high on the list most days, but I actually received a text yesterday a few hours after I posted saying that they received all shipments and no 3080s were in. Weird. 

I'm hoping Fairfax mc do something similar for the 3070 launch bc I have arthritis and standing outside for a night would wreck me. How do you get on and check the wait list? 

There´s a scan code at the MC on the wall outside and a link as well that lets you check in.

Martyap

Any idea about the protocol at the Westbury, NY store? Would getting on line at 7am be a complete waste of time? Does the store open at 9am tomorrow?  Thanks

AncientAlienOG

Anyone going to the location in Westmont, IL? I’m interested in picking up a 3070 tomorrow morning, my plan is to get in line this evening after work. Hopefully somebody can score one, I’d rather another gamer get a card over a bot any day of the week. 

JS_MC

Hi all!

We made some updates to the FAQ yesterday regarding the upcoming release.

Q.) How many will you have in stock?

A.) We’re expecting limited quantities for the RTX 3070 launch on Thursday the 29th. We are working hard to get these cards in as quickly as possible, and are going above and beyond our normal shipping processes.

Q.) Are you planning to open early on the release dates?

A.) All Micro Center stores will be opening at 9am Eastern on Thursday 29th for the RTX 3070 launch. The stores will operate normal hours thereafter.

Should there be any other changes regarding the upcoming release, we'll continue to update our original post.

Thanks!

Edit: Just to clarify. All Micro Center stores will be opening at 9am Eastern. Meaning that our Tustin location, which is in Pacific time zone, will be opening at 6am.

StootSlap

Spencer said:

Quick update on Mayfield, OH location: 
No 3080's or 3090's in stock today
2 people camping out for 3070 release on Thursday morning. No news on the amount of stock available, but a Micro Center employee told me that his manager requested he come in early on Thursday, so there must be at least a few cards. 
Best of luck to all of you guys!

Stopped in looking for a 3080 at Mayfield location(none), yeah, still 2 people sitting there in the cold and rain.
All MC's are opening an hour early on Thursday for 3070 launch.

Landon

Anybody out camping for 3070s at Brentwood, MO yet?

BluRayHiDef

I've been lucky. I've got two RTX 30 Series cards: an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming, which I bought at Brooklyn-NY's Micro Center, and a PNY XLR8 REVEL EPIC-X RTX 3090, which I ordered directly from PNY via phone. 

DarkDraken

BluRayHiDef said:

I've been lucky. I've got two RTX 30 Series cards: an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming, which I bought at Brooklyn-NY's Micro Center, and a PNY XLR8 REVEL EPIC-X RTX 3090, which I ordered directly from PNY via phone. 

Is it worth calling Asus to order a Strix 3090 directly from them?

BluRayHiDef

DarkDraken said:

BluRayHiDef said:

I've been lucky. I've got two RTX 30 Series cards: an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming, which I bought at Brooklyn-NY's Micro Center, and a PNY XLR8 REVEL EPIC-X RTX 3090, which I ordered directly from PNY via phone. 

Is it worth calling Asus to order a Strix 3090 directly from them?

What would you have to lose? It doesn't hurt to try.

I called PNY specifically because I had read that they began in New York City, which is where I live, and I assumed that they were still based here and that I could just go to their office or warehouse and buy a card directly from them (LOL). However, I learned that they're now based in New Jersey. 

Anyhow, I called them and they informed me that they didn't have cards at that moment but could put me on a waiting list, which I agreed to be put on. I didn't put all of my faith into that waiting list and got whatever card that I could in the meantime, which wound up being the RTX 3080 FTW3. A week after I got the FTW3, which was a month after I was put on PNY's waiting list, they called me back and told me that they had cards in stock; I ordered the 3090, which is the card that I originally wanted. 

So, if you call Asus or whichever other AIB directly, you may get lucky. It doesn't hurt to try. 

Dudy

Any Lines forming at Westbury NY or Flushing NY for RTX 3070? Its raining lol

Renegade

DarkDraken said:

Is it worth calling Asus to order a Strix 3090 directly from them?

They will likely list it here whenever its released - Can't find a date for it: https://store.asus.com/us/category/graphicscards
I assume the 3070 will be made available on their store tomorrow at launch time (6a PDT/ 9a EDT).

DarkDraken

Thanks guys for the update will let you know if i get lucky.

Landon

@DarkDraken
If you can get ahold of one, go for it. They're pretty high demand so good luck getting it.

FourH0rsemen

Anyone else reconsidering their 3070 camp-out after hearing AMD’s offerings?

AncientAlienOG

FourH0rsemen said:

Anyone else reconsidering their 3070 camp-out after hearing AMD’s offerings?

I’m still going for the 3070 this evening. If 12+ hours of waiting results in no gpu then I’ll be making the switch to team red.

PsylentKiller

AncientAlienOG said:

Anyone going to the location in Westmont, IL? I’m interested in picking up a 3070 tomorrow morning, my plan is to get in line this evening after work. Hopefully somebody can score one, I’d rather another gamer get a card over a bot any day of the week. 

I was second in line, at 5:40 a.m., for a 3080 on tuesday morning. There was oy 8 people on line by 8 a.m. One card came in and the guy that got there at 5:20, got the card. So, I would say, the earlier, the better. 
I was told the line for the 3080 at launch was wrapped around the building by 8 a.m.

asd6789

GG RIPNVIDIA

DarthPancho

There’s about 68 in line at Tustin. Check-in system in place.

tkx0

DarthPancho said:

There’s about 68 in line at Tustin. Check-in system in place.

How does one find out when their Microcenter store check-in system starts? Is this something per store? Or do I actually have to drive to the store and figure that out myself? I was planning to camp 3-4 hrs ahead of their new opening time but if there's a waitlist then I would be screwed..

Landon

Anybody lining up in Brentwood MO?

GroovySmoothie

@DarthPancho no way darth is there really 68 people at Tustin? i was just there only saw about 18 chairs outside. Should i still come and give it a shot?

DarthPancho

tkx0 said:

DarthPancho said:

There’s about 68 in line at Tustin. Check-in system in place.

How does one find out when their Microcenter store check-in system starts? Is this something per store? Or do I actually have to drive to the store and figure that out myself? I was planning to camp 3-4 hrs ahead of their new opening time but if there's a waitlist then I would be screwed..

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DarthPancho

GroovySmoothie said:

@DarthPancho no way darth is there really 68 people at Tustin? i was just there only saw about 18 chairs outside. Should i still come and give it a shot?

Deathdodger100

Any update on lines or number of 3070 cards at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota location. Wondering if it’s worth it to wait in this cold.

htttps

any updates on 3070 cards at the Cambridge MA location?

Dudy

Number 19 in Flushing NY. They have a list in case you have to goto the bathroom fyi.

Landon

@Dudy
Any word on stock, or if they're expecting to have.. more than 19?

SuR_GalaHad

anyone at the St Davids location? Whats it looking like there?