Is there possibly a power supply unit shortage?

[An0maly_76]

This might be a dumb question, but I have to ask, because I'm seeing some very strange goings-on. I am doing a couple budget builds to get rid of some unneeded parts and I am having difficulties getting confirmation that the power supplies have shipped. Placed Amazon order for two 450Ws a couple days ago. Even though delivery date originally showed Sunday or Monday, had not shipped as of midnight, and I thought 650Ws would be better for future upgrades, so I cancelled the 450Ws and ordered 650Ws. Those were showing this Mon-Tues delivery, now showing NEXT Monday. So is there a PSU shortage, is Amazon's website smoking crack, or is this more likely a logistics problem?

[lopj245]

Not that I'm aware of, my local best-buy is plenty stock and usually they run out before anyone else.  I would say a logistics issue, shipped by amazon or another seller?

 

[An0maly_76]

1 minute ago, lopj245 said:

Not that I'm aware of, my local best-buy is plenty stock and usually they run out before anyone else.  I would say a logistics issue, shipped by amazon or another seller?

 

Amazon Services. So who knows? I can understand things being a day late or something, but when a $150+ order hasn't shipped after 2-3 days, that kinda irritates me.

[An0maly_76]

I just tried NewEgg (P.U.) and even they're saying Fri Nov 4. I know we've been having supply chain problems, but is shipping really THAT d*cked up these days?

[hackkitten]

Most likely explanation is the high number of employees on sick leave, not just at Amazon, but basically everywhere.

 

Seeing the erratic delivery pattern for a range of items. As long as the product in question is in stock, it's not a supply shortage, but more likely a lack of warehouse/delivery personnel.

[An0maly_76]

Guess it's kind of a good thing. These builds are intended as flips. Considering that they are 2nd-gen Intel and will need upgrading within a few years, I just didn't feel right installing power supplies that are only good enough for what they come with.

 

At least with 650W they can be upgraded to an i7-3770 / GTX1660 ti package later and stay somewhat relevant without swapping boards. And I predict that will be doable for $200 in the next few years, at least if Invidia solves their melting problem with the 4090.

 

This is still irritating, because I'm dead in the water without a PSU and I want to get at least one running so I can get an ad with pics on CL ASAP.

[Ralf]

Maybe they stopped manufacturing them? I'm looking for be quiet Straight Power 11 1200W and Corsair RM1000i, RM1000x or HX1000i, but there are only a few shady shops selling it here. You wait like 2weeks and they cancel your order.