Guide How to get Nvidia Founder Edition in India?

[gamemate]

Hey!
I recently got into PC building and in the process of building my first PC. Btw, amazing community, really love the trust here!

I am planning to get the 5060ti when it launches in India, and would like to know if there is an obvious way to increase my chances of getting the founder edition. I learned that RPtech is the official partner of Nvidia.
- Is RPtech website the only way to get FE card? Do they price it close to msrp?
- Do we have to sign-up somewhere or get into an online queue?
- Do amazon drops happen as well?

Please let me know if they are other means to get the FE close to msrp. Thank you!

 

[Chocpuddingfan]

Rptech is the only one authorized to sell the FE, although ive seen several cases of them doing backdoor deals with sellers (and the cards end up being scalped). Id say dont hold your breath for the FE, Rptech is known for being anti-consumerist in this regard. Most of their cards are shipped to people known to them. Just get a good aib that will most definitely have better cooling and better after sale support.

 

[YeAhx]

3 ways that I can think of.
1. Bribe someone from RPtech to get you a card. Last time I checked there was a waiting list and you can be pushed to the top if you bribe someone who works there.
2. Buy used from someone although not many are willing to sell new gen cards.
3. RNG, Just get in line and hope you get one. You have to be early when the card launches.

- Is RPtech website the only way to get FE card? Do they price it close to msrp?

Officially? Yes I think so. They have to sell it at MSRP so they do. Of course many backdoor deals are going on like @Chocpuddingfan said.

- Do we have to sign-up somewhere or get into an online queue?

As far as I know you have to click "send query" and put your info in it on the GPU page that you want to buy when the card launches.

- Do amazon drops happen as well?

Nope.

 

[mr824]

Rptech is the only one authorized to sell the FE, although ive seen several cases of them doing backdoor deals with sellers (and the cards end up being scalped). Id say dont hold your breath for the FE, Rptech is known for being anti-consumerist in this regard. Most of their cards are shipped to people known to them. Just get a good aib that will most definitely have better cooling and better after sale support.

if don't want warranty import from mx2. I'm not sure they have FE but they list FE so you can ask them out. I'd say wait for official 5060ti numbers and you may want to jump on team red or try your luck with used ada lovelace.

 

[Chocpuddingfan]

if don't want warranty import from mx2. I'm not sure they have FE but they list FE so you can ask them out. I'd say wait for official 5060ti numbers and you may want to jump on team red or try your luck with used ada lovelace.

Problem is Nvidia started verified priority access for FE. Mx2 buys from bestbuy but even he wouldnt be able to get FE due to this. Btw, guys who paid him in Jan are still waiting for their GPUs lol.