someone predicted this would happen.

Not surprised considering 6800s and 6900s are being listed on Newegg for 1500+ and 2000+ respectively.

Wow even more expensive than PowerColor 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate which is also XTXH card. :fear:
Mindfactory is selling that Powercolr 6900XTU for 2498.95€. :p
The price for the PowerColor also went up. :kookoo:

I got it for 2199€ from same shop in April and now it costs 299.95€ more.
www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/16GB-Powercolor-Radeon-RX-6900-XTU-Liquid-Devil-Ultimate-DDR6--Retail-_1405065.html

turbogearWow even more expensive than PowerColor 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate which is also XTXH card. :fear:
Mindfactory is selling that Powercolr 6900XTU for 2498.95€. :p
The price for the PowerColor also went up. :kookoo:

I got it for 2199€ from same shop in April and now it costs 299.95€ more.
www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/16GB-Powercolor-Radeon-RX-6900-XTU-Liquid-Devil-Ultimate-DDR6--Retail-_1405065.html

I understand the urge to upgrade to a nicer GPU but that's just part of the problem. By subscribing to the scalping prices one becomes part of the problem, not part of the solution.

zlobbyI understand the urge to upgrade to a nicer GPU but that's just part of the problem. By subscribing to the scalping prices one becomes part of the problem, not part of the solution.

Man I had originally bought XFX 6800XT reference card for which I paid 299€ by selling Radeon VII for a great price (700€) on eBay. :D

Originally I never planned to buy 6900XTU at this price but my XFX 6800XT got damaged after 4 month due to ESD shock.
I sent it for repair and XFX returned my money back. :D

I was left without any GPU as Radeon VII was sold months ago and 6800XT got damaged. :oops:
So I paid the difference as 1294€ for the 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate taking into account that I got refund for my damaged 6800XT which I did not expect as the XFX was damaged with ESD and I had it under water so warranty sticker was tempered. :rolleyes:
I was lucky there.

Actually I bought first 6800XT Red Devil as replacement for my XFX 6800XT but that card was really disappointing with no headroom for OC. I returned it and then went for 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate which I have OCed at 2750MHz@1175mV now.
My XFX was also OC monster running at 2750MHz@1020mV under water block.

turbogearMan I had originally bought XFX 6800XT reference card for which I paid 299€ by selling Radeon VII for a great price (700€) on eBay. :D

Originally I never planned to buy 6900XTU at this price but my XFX 6800XT got damaged after 4 month due to ESD shock.
I sent it for repair and XFX returned my money back. :D

I was left without any GPU as Radeon VII was sold months ago and 6800XT got damaged. :oops:
So I paid the difference as 1294€ for the 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate taking into account that I got refund for my damaged 6800XT which I did not expect as the XFX was damaged with ESD and I had it under water so warranty sticker was tempered. :rolleyes:
I was lucky there.

Actually I bought first 6800XT Red Devil as replacement for my XFX 6800XT but that card was really disappointing with no headroom for OC. I returned it and then went for 6900XTU Liquid Devil Ultimate which I have OCed at 2750MHz@1175mV now.
My XFX was also OC monster running at 2750MHz@1020mV under water block.

True. But cases like yours are quite rare. According to some statistics defective GPU are approx. 3-5% from all GPU in circulation. So, you are not the guy who the scalpers are after, you are more like the exception.

zlobbyTrue. But cases like yours are quite rare. According to some statistics defective GPU are approx. 3-5% from all GPU in circulation. So, you are not the guy who the scalpers are after, you are more like the exception.

Exactly. Many retail stores has become scalpers themselves.
Only place where you can theoretically get a card at MSRP is directly at AMD website but regular people like us has no chance.

I tried twice after my card was damaged to buy a card from AMD.
In April somebody told me that every second Thursday evening between 17:00 to 19:00 German time AMD puts cards online.

I was on time on their website and was able to put one card in basket but the checkout was so slow that they were all gone before I could complete the order by paying through PayPal.
It seemed like some bots were active in background.
A few days later such cards end up on eBay for double the MSRP. :twitch:

This is also first ever time I had a defective card and it was my own mistake though. I was not careful with ESD. :(

I actually miss that 6800XT card.:cry:
I was so proud of it being able to run at 2750MHz@1020mV while GPU Core consuming being only 330W max with performance above many 6900XT cards.
Now 6900XTU can run also at 2750MHz@1175mV but max core power consumption can hit 400W. Of course the performance is about 10% higher than my that OCed XFX 6800XT.

turbogearExactly. Many retail stores has become scalpers themselves.
Only place where you can theoretically get a card at MSRP is directly at AMD website but regular people like us has no chance.

I tried twice after my card was damaged to buy a card from AMD.
In April somebody told me that every second Thursday evening between 17:00 to 19:00 German time AMD puts cards online.

I was on time on their website and was able to put one card in basket but the checkout was so slow that they were all gone before I could complete the order by paying through PayPal.
It seemed like some bots were active in background.
A few days later such cards end up on eBay for double the MSRP. :twitch:

This is also first ever time I had a defective card and it was my own mistake though. I was not careful with ESD. :(

I actually miss that 6800XT card.:cry:
I was so proud of it being able to run at 2750MHz@1020mV while GPU Core consuming being only 330W max with performance above many 6900XT cards.
Now 6900XTU can run also at 2750MHz@1175mV but max core power consumption can hit 400W. Of course the performance is about 10% higher than my that OCed XFX 6800XT.

I cringe every time I see people neglect ESD-sensitive components.

It seems that at the end you got a nice card after all, albeit you paid a hefty price for it.

zlobbyI cringe every time I see people neglect ESD-sensitive components.

It seems that at the end you got a nice card after all, albeit you paid a hefty price for it.

Yes indeed mine 6900XTU is a nice card.
It is better than this reference LC model as custom loop can cool the card better and thus offers higher OC potential of XTXH rather than being limited to 120mm radiator which will significantly limit Ocing.
XTXH chip can OC well but need decent cooling and higher power headroom which is also better on my card as having 3x8pin PCIe connector compared to 2x8pin and thus also mine has stronger VRM design with more phases compared to reference deign.

The irony is that I usually don't ignore ESD as I am electronics engineer myself and have ESD shoes at home but it was an accident. :oops:
April was cold in Germany and heaters was on which decreases humudity in the room and increases chances of ESD issues.
I was filling reservoir of my computer when my young daughter playing nearby got curious about what I was doing and she touched my arm and got herself and gave me as well as GPU an ESD shock because my hand was touching backplate while I was filling reservoir.
The computer was runing and it restarted immediately.
I started noticing afterwards that my 6800XT is stuttering in games. :(
Something was broken related to memory because stuttering was dominant if I Oced the VRAM.

turbogearYes indeed mine 6900XTU is a nice card.
It is better than this reference LC model as custom loop can cool the card better and thus offers higher OC potential of XTXH rather than being limited to 120mm radiator which will significantly limit Ocing.
XTXH chip can OC well but need decent cooling and higher power headroom which is also better on my card as having 3x8pin PCIe connector compared to 2x8pin and thus also mine has stronger VRM design with more phases compared to reference deign.

The irony is that I usually don't ignore ESD as I am electronics engineer myself and have ESD shoes at home but it was an accident. :oops:
April was cold in Germany and heaters was on which decreases humudity in the room and increases chances of ESD issues.
I was filling reservoir of my computer when my young daughter playing nearby got curious about what I was doing and she touched my arm and got herself and gave me as well as GPU an ESD shock because my hand was touching backplate while I was filling reservoir.
The computer was runing and it restarted immediately.
I started noticing afterwards that my 6800XT is stuttering in games. :(
Something was broken related to memory because stuttering was dominant if I Oced the VRAM.

Ouch! Pouring water while the computer is on, i.e. electrified? :D What kind of electrical education you got there?:p

Anywho, I wish you many happy moments with your new GPU and PC.

zlobbyOuch! Pouring water while the computer is on, i.e. electrified? :D What kind of electrical education you got there?:p

Anywho, I wish you many happy moments with your new GPU and PC.

You need the pump to be running when filling the empty water loop. :D
It is not regular water but nonconductive liquid from XSPC. :D
I don't use regular water in a loop. :roll:

Besides the reservior is placed at a place where there are no other electronic components under it. :laugh:
If it spills then it will go through the bottom where there is mesh grill. :rolleyes:

turbogearYou need the pump to be running when filling the empty water loop. :D
It is not regular water but nonconductive liquid from XSPC. :D
I don't use regular water in a loop. :roll:

Besides the reservior is placed at a place where there are no other electronic components under it. :laugh:
If it spills then it will go through the bottom where there is mesh grill. :rolleyes:

Lel. You mean empty like zero coolant in the loop, or empty like a little coolant has vaporized and you are just topping it up?

If you run the system on an empty loop won't the components overheat before you get a decent amount of coolant there?

No matter, I use and recommend using a home alarm battery for running the pump while the PC is unplugged from the wall.

zlobbyLel. You mean empty like zero coolant in the loop, or empty like a little coolant has vaporized and you are just topping it up?

If you run the system on an empty loop won't the components overheat before you get a decent amount of coolant there?

No matter, I use and recommend using a home alarm battery for running the pump while the PC is unplugged from the wall.

Not totally empty. :laugh:
When it is totally empty, I use adapter to connect PSU and pump only and fill it.

www.aquatuning.de/water-cooling/pumps/pump-accessories/10866/phobya-atx-bridging-jumper-plug-24-pin-black?sPartner=googleshoppingde

But ones there is enough liquid in the loop, I run it in system so that bubbles are removed and afterwards I completely fill the reservoir.