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Latest drop was made 2021-09-28 17:11 UTC

The drop is over, we have no info about when, what or where the next will be. Follow LinusTechTips on Youtube for any new drops.

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EXPECTED TO DROP NEXT:

  • Intel Arc GPUs (hinted at Dec 24th WAN Show)

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About shipping and handling

  • Handling times seem to be 1 week from drop to shipping label created.
  • Shipping times depend on carrier. For outside of NA, the carrier is FedEx and shipping times seem to be regular 5-14 days. For US and Canada, the shipping times might be same, or even longer.
  • Any additional charges, like customs fees and local VAT are paid on entry to country. There has been variation between countries to whom payments are made (FedEx on delivery, FedEx to their office, custom directly), so contact your local FedEx or customs offices for more details on those.

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Known drops:

1. Asus 3070, 3080 and 3090, 2021-03-20 17:40 UTC

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2. MSI 3080 SeaHawk, 2021-03-30 16:59 UTC

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3. AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 2021-04-09 00:59 UTC

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4. Asus TUF 6800XT, 2021-04-24 01:57 UTC / During WAN Show

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5. Asus TUF 6800XT, 2021-04-26 17:05 UTC

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6. EVGA RTX 3060 XC Gaming / RTX 3070 FTW3 Ultra, 2021-05-06 20:29 UTC

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7. MSI RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC, 2021-09-28 17:11 UTC

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PARTICIPATION ENDED! If you are local to LMG (Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada), you can participate to this https://gleam.io/nntHg/verified-actual-gamer-program-can-you-beat-linus

Announced in WAN Show https://youtu.be/-qj6hkLkdYg?t=2450

The even video (also 6th drop video)

 

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FAQ

 

How do I enter? Can I enter? Where to signup?

You don't. All information about the drops are posted to Youtube and are hidden in videos. So far all drops have been on LinusTechTips main channel.

 

UPDATE: One of the drops was made live, during the WAN Show on Fridays. Until now there has been no drops on Friday or weekends.

 

UPDATE: For limited time, you can participate with local event https://gleam.io/nntHg/verified-actual-gamer-program-can-you-beat-linus

 

I watched the video, but there were no information. Where do I find this?

The information about the drop is removed from video after the drop is over.

 

When are videos posted?

At the moment LMG is using their regular timeslot which is 10-11AM PST (17-18 UTC).

UPDATE: LMG has posted in different timeslot to allow those in school or working chance.

 

How does this work?

So far the known information is following:

  • Video is posted on Youtube and Floatplane at the same time.
  • There's segment in video where Linus gives a hint about what link you need to use in order to enter. The hints are words and Linus uses his fingers to state what parts of the link they are. The links start with http://www.lttstore.com/. Link is temporary and will only show note about drop ending afterwards.
    • UPDATE: Previously there was actual cut-scene, latest drop had just voice-over during b-roll.
  • There will be challenge on store page.
    • The first two drops had 15 question quiz about video games. You have 3 lives and 3-4 options to choose from. Fastest to finish will get their chance to buy items.
      • Besides 3 lives, you can skip 2 questions.
      • The latest drop had questions in video format with some answers shown as "A/B/C/D" and some as written normally.
    • UPDATE: Latest drop had small flash game in style of Jump King / Icy Tower.
  • Item of the drop is shown on store page before taking the quiz. You will see the price and other details too.
  • UPDATE: After completing challenge, you are put onto queue with AFK meter to prevent idling. Forgetting to re-charge bar will drop you at the tail end of the line
  • Prices are before VAT, tariffs etc. and shown in USD. Price after tariffs (US only) are shown on page.
  • You are allowed to buy one CPU and one GPU from this event. (Source)

 

Can you tell me when the next drop is?

No, because we don't know.

 

I'm at school/sleeping/working/have other reasons and can't watch at current time slot.

Linus has said that they will at some point use different time slot. What it is, we don't know. UPDATE: The time slot for later time was 12PM-1AM UTC.

 

Why can't they have link or more information somewhere?

Because the whole point is make this as hard as possible for anyone but the absolute most dedicated fans.

 

Why they don't collect list of people? Why aren't forum members, Floatplane subscribers etc. prioritized?

List wouldn't do anything. There would still need to be draw of sort needed, and the list would consist more of non-gamers the longer it was left open. Prioritizing forum members would discriminate towards other parts of audience.

 

Having payment as requirement to join or as something making "winning" more likely is classified as lottery under laws. This would require permit, it would exclude several regions which require local permits or don't allow any lottery, and it would put age limit of 19 years in place.

 

Can I try quiz afterwards?

At the moment, no. But there might be site at some point after event ends.

 

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Posts made by Luke and Linus.

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WAN Show segments

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WAN Show Jun 4, 2021

26:25 - 27:10 "We currently have no stock, but the program is still on"

1:23:00 - 1:23:30 One board partner with some 3080Ti's coming

 

WAN Show April 23, 2021

17:43 - 34:43 VAG Drop live on stream

43:15 - 44:50 VAG drop is over, hinted about 270 more cards

1:16:40 - 1:17:44 Some last minute info

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WAN Show April 16, 2021

1:36:30 Super-chats

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WAN Show April 9, 2021

13:20 - 13:40 The latest drop info
40:50 - 43:55 The local event info
1:15:35 - 1:17:34 Super-chats #1
1:24:25 - 1:24:47 Super-chats #2
1:25:47 - 1:26:07 Super-chats #3

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WAN Show August 27, 2021

1:05:40 - Super-chats

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WAN Show October 8, 2021

2:06:20 - Super-chats

Here Linus says that Verified Actual Gamer program would be suspended until further notice. Reason given was that retail prices are about same as so-called "scalper prices". Making the program pointless.

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 WAN Show December 24, 2021

1:09:10 onward

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To be updated

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Misc:

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Good luck once more to all hunting for a new GPU 🙂

PC - NZXT H510 Elite, Ryzen 5600, 16GB DDR3200 2x8GB, EVGA 3070 FTW3 Ultra, Asus VG278HQ 165hz,

 

Mac - 1.4ghz i5, 4GB DDR3 1600mhz, Intel HD 5000.  x2

 

Endlessly wishing for a BBQ in space.

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24 minutes ago, Tieox said:

 

Good luck once more to all hunting for a new GPU 🙂

Right back at ya.

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Have a feeling today will be the drop, since they’re behind their usual upload schedule? But have to sleep now :((

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Hopefully, I've been refreshing for the last 4 hours apparently they've trained me well 😅

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3 hours ago, Tieox said:

I love the username 🤣

Lmao, I'm Lord of The Green Scheiße, 🤣

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If today is really the VAG day, then it probably will be like +8 hours from the regular schedule, to satisfy the North (and South) Americans who work or study.

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2 hours ago, Frodo Baggins said:

I'm using an ancient Quadro FX 3800 so I win in the crap graphics card contest.

I'm not sure which is worse but currently using Intel HD Graphics 630 🙃

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Also could be just the day of review-NDA lift for some product 😂

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1 hour ago, Noob Shum said:

Have a feeling today will be the drop, since they’re behind their usual upload schedule? But have to sleep now :((

nope they just dont post usually friday because there is the WAN show

edit: oh wait we're tuesday

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4 minutes ago, Padblaze said:

nope they just dont post usually friday because there is the WAN show

yeah, but isn't it thursday today? 😉

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12 minutes ago, Padblaze said:

nope they just dont post usually friday because there is the WAN show

dude.... It's thursday

I could use some help with this!

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Waking up every hour is better than waking up every half hour, but still no video.

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15 minutes ago, Frodo Baggins said:

Waking up every hour is better than waking up every half hour, but still no video.

What's the point? You need to be there in 1-2 minutes after publication.

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34 minutes ago, Pitrus said:

yeah, but isn't it thursday today? 😉

oh lol i forgot sorry

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23 minutes ago, AlexP11223 said:

What's the point? You need to be there in 1-2 minutes after publication.

I think if you can get in even 10 minutes later you could still get one, I'm also pretty sure the hype for VAG has gone down a little since it's announcement so if you're a dedicated viewer trying to get a card I'd say you have a good chance

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44 minutes ago, LordPoopGreen said:

I think if you can get in even 10 minutes later you could still get one, I'm also pretty sure the hype for VAG has gone down a little since it's announcement so if you're a dedicated viewer trying to get a card I'd say you have a good chance

well i got 5 min later for the seahawk drop and it took me not even 1 min for the quiz and i still didnt get the card cuz it said OUT OF STOCK

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"How badly do I want a graphics card?" is what many need to ask themselves... if sitting in front of YT, all day, every day is "not your gig", I'd say, "Not that badly"...

I frequently edit any posts you may quote; please check for anything I 'may' have added.

 

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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On 3/6/2021 at 3:32 AM, Donut417 said:

Cards are available world wide HOWEVER shipping , VAT, and Tariffs are paid by the buyer. 

Sales taxes & import duties will be paid by the customer & collected by the Customs Department of the country the item is delivered to.

Apologies if that's a re-post

I frequently edit any posts you may quote; please check for anything I 'may' have added.

 

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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6 minutes ago, Eighjan said:

"How badly do I want a graphics card?" is what many need to ask themselves... if sitting in front of YT, all day, every day is "not your gig", I'd say, "Not that badly"...

the problem is when people have to work shitty underpaying jobs all day. It's hard to check youtube all the time when you're stuck driving all around town.

I really hope they are looking into some other way of doing this eventually too, like if you submit a video showing your rig and steam library/game hours you get tossed on a list, and if drawn you'll have an hour period at some time to go buy a card, and if you don't make it your name gets tossed back into the list. 

 

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2 minutes ago, Junction Runner said:

the problem is when people have to work shitty underpaying jobs all day. It's hard to check youtube all the time when you're stuck driving all around town.

I really hope they are looking into some other way of doing this eventually too, like if you submit a video showing your rig and steam library/game hours you get tossed on a list, and if drawn you'll have an hour period at some time to go buy a card, and if you don't make it your name gets tossed back into the list. 

 

Unlikely...

I would ask if you could justify the expense of a 3080 (for example) at MSRP, if your pay-grade is that bad?

I frequently edit any posts you may quote; please check for anything I 'may' have added.

 

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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Is it just me, or is the video REALLY late today lol.

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1 hour ago, Eighjan said:

Unlikely...

I would ask if you could justify the expense of a 3080 (for example) at MSRP, if your pay-grade is that bad?

I get paid an ok amount, it's just when you compare how much I should really be getting paid after three years of this job, being the longest working consecutive tech, the garbage mileage compensation and having to deal with a massively unprofessional verbally abusive boss.

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i'm new to this, are we expecting a VAG video to drop today?? 

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