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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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Posted
28 minutes ago, TechyAlex said:

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

did you get in?

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17 minutes ago, andreabis said:

n° of the card you wanted (3060/3070) + Z20 (keyboard code) + X17 (mouse code)

Z20X17 or /Z20/X17 ? Because I keep getting 404 error every drop and can't figure these out

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2 minutes ago, themorfeus said:

Phew! Managed to snag one 3070. Went straight to the buying, no queue. Paid $749 total (but probably will get additional taxes once it's in-country - shipping to Poland)

Bless you LTT, my ol' 1070 just isn't enough for my day job any more, so this is a real godsend for me. Fingers crossed it gets here quickly and i don't have to pay its weight in gold in customs when it arrives 😅

Congrats! Check back here when you will have it in your hands for us european folks.

I am hoping for 3070 from Slovakia.

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2 minutes ago, JHMW19 said:

Z20X17 or /Z20/X17 ? Because I keep getting $)$ error every drop and can't figure these out

Finally figured it out. Either:

https://www.lttstore.com/3060z20x17

or

https://www.lttstore.com/3070z20x17

 

But it doesn't matter anymore, sold out. Guess need to pay more attention to the video when he explains things.

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1 minute ago, kcraptor82 said:

Finally figured it out. Either:

https://www.lttstore.com/3060z20x17

or

https://www.lttstore.com/3070z20x17

 

But it doesn't matter anymore, sold out. Guess need to pay more attention to the video when he explains things.

See I typed that but got 404 errors while I can click this link and it says sold out what the hell 

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1 minute ago, JHMW19 said:

See I typed that but got 404 errors while I can click this link and it says sold out what the hell 

looks like you made a mistake that you didn't realize then

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3 minutes ago, Junction Runner said:

Wow, so I'm down to position 910 from 3000. Really thought it would be over by now.

Their twitter said it was all sold out ....they could be trying to thin the herd, but I'd be surprised.

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Thing im wondering is should I even bother with a 2080ti already.. highs dont seem to be as good, but lows seem better, this is a triple fan my 2080ti is a dual fan..and old 

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20 minutes ago, kcraptor82 said:

Where the hell was the code?

Around 20:35 mark in YT video.

 

11 minutes ago, JHMW19 said:

Z20X17 or /Z20/X17 ? Because I keep getting 404 error every drop and can't figure these out

You don't ever use backslashes in website urls. Backlash means sub-directory in folder structure, so it can't be part of the url/redirect. E: Or filename for that matter, its among the characters that you can't use.

Edited by LogicalDrm

^^^^ That's my post ^^^^
<-- This is me --- That's your scrollbar -->
vvvv Who's there? vvvv

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I think while you are in the actual waiting queue you do not receive updates: I am currently #3583 on my desktop but i tried the link on my phone and it says sold out 

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3 minutes ago, FriedEngineer said:

Their twitter said it was all sold out ....they could be trying to thin the herd, no idea.

Ah, had a quick look on their twitter but didn't see anything. I'm curious so I'll stick it out. I'd rather a 3080, but guess I couldn't complain if I somehow got a card, I'm only playing at 1440p but I would like to max out raytracing on watch dogs legion or stuff like that and get close to 60fps.

Interestingly there was no option to give up your spot this time around for some reason. I likely would have hit that in the vain hope for a 3080 later on if it was there.

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Just now, Corallie said:

I think while you are in the actual waiting queue you do not receive updates: I am currently #3583 on my desktop but i tried the link on my phone and it says sold out 

good question... last time it kicked me out? but the link does say sold out

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Just now, Corallie said:

I think while you are in the actual waiting queue you do not receive updates: I am currently #3583 on my desktop but i tried the link on my phone and it says sold out 

Its updated in the past.

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Ah, now I see the tweet, was only 300 cards, yeah there was no chance at position 3000 lol, but as I said, curious what's going on so may as well stick around, still dropping but quite slowly.

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Does anyone know whether there's going to be any future 3060 drops?

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4 minutes ago, Nexxus said:

Its updated in the past.

I didn't even get at the waiting queue in the past (cries) - in this case it's possible that it takes a while until we actually get notified --ah: speaking of the devil now it;s Loading product data... >< rip

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Im currently in queue but Im guessing its all sold out as per LTTs tweet. Im also in the UK so paying over 750 for a 3070 depending on shipping and customs too... Might decide to wait for a 6800XT drop again or wait until supply improves. My 1070 can still play the games Im playing right now so its not an issue to wait.

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yeah i am getting that message too. i was at 50 =(

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Just now, DerpCDN said:

saying loading product data.... assuming it is dead now

 

Yeah same. Think you're right.

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Just now, Junction Runner said:

Looks like they fixed it or it just timed out.

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This is my page currently as well.

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just refreshed thinking it was this page... haha GG all 

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