I've made a basic order tracking spreadsheet on a separate thread here: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/rtx-3080-queue-tracking-document.74038/#post-522662
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ubuysa
The BSOD Doctor
I'll repeat what I've posted on that thread here for completeness.....
I think it's important to point out that this document is for entertainment purposes only. It's not connected to, supported by, nor affiliated to PCS in any way at all, and nobody should expect this document to be indicative in any way of how PCS are managing the build queue.
Martinr36
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that could get very entertaining if someone like me were to put a load of entries on there, whereas i've not actually ordered one .....
ThatGuy11200
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It will give some indication of how things are moving along. Which is better than the lacklustre communication we get from PCS.
Yep that’s what I put on the original thread....hmmm should I put on the 20 orders I may have placed and received....
ThatGuy11200
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Sure, if a troll came along to intentionally mess it up, then it wouldn't mean much. Are you going to do that?
Oh sounds like a challenge may up my order to 50 😉
I assume that is aimed at the internet at large, how many is that at the moment?
that is how much worth online forms are.
ThatGuy11200
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No. That's aimed at the two people in this thread (you being one of them) who have indicated they may mess it up for no other reason than they can.
Martinr36
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how will it, read my comment above, and as well as that folks who have ordered might not enter themselves on that spreadsheet even if they know of it
Martinr36
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only 20..............
ThatGuy11200
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So you are going to mess it up just because you can?
Martinr36
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read ALL my comments
Scoped Badger
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This has to go down as one of the most pointless exchanges I've ever read. 
From what I've read of this forum over the last month or so, I'd like to think that no-one would deliberately sabotage the spreadsheet, even if they didn't think it'd be much help, which is what it was initially set up for.
From what I've read of this forum over the last month or so, I'd like to think that no-one would deliberately sabotage the spreadsheet, even if they didn't think it'd be much help, which is what it was initially set up for.
i am simply pointing out how potentially pointless an online document like that is.
there is zero correlation to forum user name, anyone can complete the document and enter any information they require.
it is accessible by non forum members.
it also required Google password to update (potential security issue?) but also limits entries to google users.
All the above makes it an accurate tracker?
there is a global shortage of components which has been impacting manufacturers for a number of years.
at present the highest shortage is with Muli layers caps, hence a push to switch to polymers.
this component shortage impacts not only new products but any increase in order.
the result is that many manufacturers will bulk buy short supply components by a higher than usual amount, this then impacts every other manufacturer.
Nvidia themselves do not even know when supply issue will be resolved, they publicly said it may be early 2021 by times things settle down. If that is their official line, then everyone else will not know.
this pretty much means any downstream seller will not know firm details on their expected stock.
Lead times can suddenly change from 8 weeks to 22 weeks just by someone such as HP, Dell telling a 3080 manufacturer they will switch to AMD if order not satisfied, this then means biggest fish shout loudest get the biggest catch.
There is a level of nativity on how global supply chains work, companies such as PCS (and any other similar company) have pretty much zero control on parts.
AMD will likely suffer same issues with their new cards.
Because it’s Saturday morning and bored.This has to go down as one of the most pointless exchanges I've ever read.
From what I've read of this forum over the last month or so, I'd like to think that no-one would deliberately sabotage the spreadsheet, even if they didn't think it'd be much help, which is what it was initially set up for.
your last sentence had me chuckle, pleased to see you agree.
”even if they didn’t think it’d be much help, which is what is was initially set up for “
so... the form was actually setup to not provide much help?
(btw no we would not).
Wanted to check power was on too with you guys as before I know some had issue - photo attached
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GarCul
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Great news that it arrived but that would drive me mad !!! I have to say mine was well packed and I went over mine with a fine tooth comb looking for anything but that is blatant