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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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386/3019.... don't think I am getting it either.

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Just now, DerpCDN said:

386/3019.... don't think I am getting it either.

Im 600th, i chocked the game, no way they have that much right?

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1 minute ago, LeadMagnet said:

Finally, a gaming challenge in line with my skill level. Right place, right time, and one 3060 on its way to Scotland. 🤩 Thanks LTT!

nice for you man 😄

 

Can I ask you how much was in the end at the checkout?

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Well that game was fun, I tried on my phone first and that was impossible, so I ended up at place number 3000, no chance whatsoever but I'm still fighting insurance over my car anyhow 😕

Also had a double jump a few times that screwed me up, but yeah, that was enjoyable, neat that it was a game this time, but it really was unplayable on mobile, hopefully future ones improve that joystick a little or add discreet spots to hit for left and right, since I'll most likely have to be checking this on my phone whenever I do start work again.

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oooph #3099 in line. Is this what I get for trying to watch the whole video -_-

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Too slow again, only one i've been fast enough for was the CPU, goddamit!

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I give up I Watched the entire video and I didnt see any links to the drop. The queue has moved so much it is too late anyway

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And now the salt arrives 🙂 congrats to to lucky ones.  Curious about the game if anyone has details 🙂 

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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1 minute ago, LeadMagnet said:

Finally, a gaming challenge in line with my skill level. Right place, right time, and one 3060 on its way to Scotland. 🤩 Thanks LTT!

Congratulations to everyone that was able to get one. 🙂

I am at place 224 hoping that there are going to be more drops of 3070 and i will be able to build my first desktop.

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#3314 😞 I was on the video so fast but I couldn't find the URL - and the game was ridiculous LOL

 

You are #3061 of 6806 in the queue. Keep dropping haha 

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Just now, Tieox said:

And now the salt arrives 🙂 congrats to to lucky ones.  Curious about the game if anyone has details 🙂 

It was a small platformer where you needed to jump up between platforms using keyboard 🙂

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I wonder if there is a drop off in this queue as people time out. Is there a time limit to buying once you are allowed to buy?

 

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Just now, andreabis said:

nice for you man 😄

 

Can I ask you how much was in the end at the checkout?

Thanks! My wife got a cheap thrill out of watching me flash-jump Linus up the cliff to victory.

 

Sure - $389.99 base + $70 shipping + $92 taxes = $551.99 USD. When I do the conversion to GBP and compare it to standard prices over here, that's dirt cheap. I had already paid about the same (£390) to sit on a waiting list for a 2060, so will be cancelling that now. 🙂

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4 minutes ago, Xcelsior86 said:

I guess I missed it?  Don't see anything to get into it.

The links are still active. The timestamp is past 20:35 mark on YT video. The video has been taken down on FP, so I guess you are indeed late.

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I think they might be done — the queue is frozen at the same place now. 

 

My bad, it seems to be moving still but very very gradually now. 

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hey neat they used my idea for a little game instead of just quizzes 

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3 minutes ago, bitcomputer64 said:

I think they might be done — the queue is frozen at the same place now. 

 

My bad, it seems to be moving still but very very gradually now. 

 You are #266 of 7358 in the queue.

It is still going up (I was 335 over 350 when I got in)
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1 minute ago, andreabis said:

 You are #266 of 7358 in the queue.

It is still going up (I was 335 over 350 when I got in)

Lucky, I am stuck now at 2910. I can't foresee that many people not buying ahead of me 😞 

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Just now, cyphon21 said:

Lucky, I am stuck now at 2910. I can't foresee that many people not buying ahead of me 😞 

I do not have high hope either. there were 270 cards (let's say 200 are 3070) there are still a lot of people in front of me

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Just did the 3060 for fun while I wait, and the amount of people is substantially less - should of went for that card haha.

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#140 for the 3070 out of 8500. I doubt I'll get one at this point but still hopeful!

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9 minutes ago, LeadMagnet said:

Thanks! My wife got a cheap thrill out of watching me flash-jump Linus up the cliff to victory.

 

Sure - $389.99 base + $70 shipping + $92 taxes = $551.99 USD. When I do the conversion to GBP and compare it to standard prices over here, that's dirt cheap. I had already paid about the same (£390) to sit on a waiting list for a 2060, so will be cancelling that now. 🙂

Thank you for the information 🙂 Have fun with the new gpu 

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