Vega 56

[Felo]

Hey there,

I currently live in BC, Canada and I am trying to buy a Vega 56. After contacting a few stores, it appears that all Vega 56 card prices are inflated in Canada a because of tarifs etc. Currently, Most Vega 56 cards are sitting at 650$ CAD while in the US it’s near the 280$ USD mark. keep in mind if I order from Amazon US it will cost 50$ in shipping which isn’t really ideal. I was wondering wether I should pursue the Vega 56 or just choose a different card.

(I am set on the Vega 56 as its great performance for your buck and can easily handle 1440p gaming)

[dizmo]

It's not because of tariffs. They're old stock, so people raise prices on them.

Where do you live in BC? If you're close to the border, just order online and pick it up.

Honestly, though, I'd just pick a different card. Wait for Black Friday and see what goes on sale.

 

What's your budget?

[Jurrunio]

16 minutes ago, Felo said:

Vega 56 as its great performance for your buck

and also needs a higher output PSU. what do you have?

[Felo]

7 hours ago, dizmo said:

It's not because of tariffs. They're old stock, so people raise prices on them.

Where do you live in BC? If you're close to the border, just order online and pick it up.

Honestly, though, I'd just pick a different card. Wait for Black Friday and see what goes on sale.

 

What's your budget?

I live near Langley, so around 30min from the border, how would I order online and pick it up? 
 

 

[Felo]

8 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

and also needs a higher output PSU. what do you have?

Corsair 650watt Gold+ Fully modular PSU

[dizmo]

55 minutes ago, Felo said:

I live near Langley, so around 30min from the border, how would I order online and pick it up?

Hop across the border to Blaine, and use one of the parcel receiving companies there. It's pretty much the largest industry in the town. Basically, you go to their website, and set up an account. They give you a "US address" to use as your own. There's a small fee per parcel (a few dollars), but that's it. When I lived in Vancouver I used Hagens of Blaine, they were superb and had excellent customer service (I'd pick up 100 - 200 packages at a time) but there might be others now as well.

[Eluchil]

Why would you get a Vega 56 when the 5700 and 5700 xt are newer and better?

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, Eluchil said:

Why would you get a Vega 56 when the 5700 and 5700 xt are newer and better?

they cost more

 

2 hours ago, Felo said:

Corsair 650watt Gold+ Fully modular PSU

make sure you avoid the blowers, unless your fitting a new cooler to it anyways