Australia makes history! - Cheaper 280x Prices than US

[Kobz360]

I am not here to start an argument on whether Australia's higher prices are justified (I know the argument will start anyway though), I just thought this was kind of amusing in my mind.  

 

So with this increase in price of the 280X, 290 etc. worldwide due to Litecoin mining and prices consequently being at least $399USD for the 280X, I am now proud to announce that PC Case Gear Australia has this R9 280X for $379AUD ($340USD). That is considerably cheaper than the US counterpart at the moment.  Please note that that is not the usual price and will probably jump up to $400+ in a few weeks. The purpose of this post was more or less to address the price spike of the cards. 

 

"Australia taking the Title of cheapest 280X from the US"

 

YEAAAH BABY!

 

PS, do any of you get really nervous before posting topics? I've legit been sitting here for like half an hour contemplating whether it's appropriate to post this. If not, I'm sorry. 

[Unhelpful]

You sir have rustled my jimmies.

 

 

Are you sure they are actually that price and not just not updating due to being out of stock?

[Kobz360]

You sir have rustled my jimmies.

 

 

Are you sure they are actually that price and not just not updating due to being out of stock?

Go on Newegg and Amazon, there's still quite a lot available. You are correct in a way as well, as there aren't many left, however, clearly LTC is the bigger factor. 

 

And hmm I love rustling jimmies hahahaha

[Unhelpful]

Go on Newegg and Amazon, there's still quite a lot available. You are correct in a way as well, as there aren't many left, however, clearly LTC is the bigger factor. 

 

And hmm I love rustling jimmies hahahaha

What I meant was for AU retailers

[Kobz360]

What I meant was for AU retailers

Ohh I apologise, nah it's all good those are legit, in stock, consistent prices, still in stock. MWave is another Aussie retailer that has a 280X for $379 and even one for $369. Apart from those, the rest are still at about $420, but yeah :')

[Unhelpful]

Ohh I apologise, nah it's all good those are legit, in stock, consistent prices, still in stock. MWave is another Aussie retailer that has a 280X for $379 and even one for $369. Apart from those, the rest are still at about $420, but yeah :')

Fair enough then, was just checking.

[kizoku_95]

Congratulations!

[Kobz360]

Congratulations!

Thank you, thank you, these few days will forever go down in Australian history as the golden age of computer parts. When my kids are buying they're Intel i7 15770K's and are complaining about the price, I'll show them this thread. When NVIDIA's flag ship card costs $1500AUD, I'll show them this thread. It's truly heart warming. 

[DrunkAssassin]

I am not here to start an argument on whether Australia's higher prices are justified (I know the argument will start anyway though), I just thought this was kind of amusing in my mind.  

 

So with this increase in price of the 280X, 290 etc. worldwide due to Litecoin mining and prices consequently being at least $399USD for the 280X, I am now proud to announce that PC Case Gear Australia has this R9 280X for $379AUD ($340USD). That is considerably cheaper than the US counterpart at the moment.  Please note that that is not the usual price and will probably jump up to $400+ in a few weeks. The purpose of this post was more or less to address the price spike of the cards. 

 

"Australia taking the Title of cheapest 280X from the US"

 

YEAAAH BABY!

 

PS, do any of you get really nervous before posting topics? I've legit been sitting here for like half an hour contemplating whether it's appropriate to post this. If not, I'm sorry. 

It's a shame because of the 280 and 280x I now can't get a 7950, no shops stock them any more let alone an xfx one and no way in hell am i trusting 2nd hand.

[Kobz360]

It's a shame because of the 280 and 280x I now can't get a 7950, no shops stock them any more let alone an xfx one and no way in hell am i trusting 2nd hand.

So true, 7950's were pretty cheap here, I found a few on PCCG for like $270-280 before they were all gone. 

[JAKEBAB]

Lol only reason there cheaper is coz no one in Australia is mining coz our electricity prices are so damn high

[FlakeyBanana]

Nice

 

win for the Aussies

[HaZardousLP]

Woo! This day shall be forever remembered!

[chaozbandit]

Australia's made history in areas other tan tech lol. The current state of their automotive sector has got everyone shedding tears. Whether supply can keep up with these prices is a whole different story.

[Kobz360]

Australia's made history in areas other tan tech lol. The current state of their automotive sector has got everyone shedding tears. Whether supply can keep up with these prices is a whole different story.

RIP Holden, Toyota's next as well though..

[thirdworldking]

what was the price of a 280x in Australia before the price jump

[FireFox]

Good on ya Australia

[eshbop]

what was the price of a 280x in Australia before the price jump

I'm pretty sure it hasn't moved, which is why it's cheaper than the US now.

[TheRuke]

Want.

[martinrox1568]

It's a shame because of the 280 and 280x I now can't get a 7950, no shops stock them any more let alone an xfx one and no way in hell am i trusting 2nd hand.

Why wouldn't you trust a 2nd hand one?

[mr moose]

Well it's about damned time,  I just wish it could be for a card or part I actually want, you know like a hdd or R290 or 780Ti.  They may as well have the GT620 cheaper for the good it will do.

[thirdworldking]

I'm pretty sure it hasn't moved, which is why it's cheaper than the US now.

that probably makes sense hahaha i though i saw them a bit cheaper though maybe i'm thinking about something else

[Lays]

Go on Newegg and Amazon, there's still quite a lot available. You are correct in a way as well, as there aren't many left, however, clearly LTC is the bigger factor. 

 

And hmm I love rustling jimmies hahahaha

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=48&N=100007709&IsNodeId=1&IsPowerSearch=1&SrchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&OEMMark=N&PropertyCodeValue=679%3A446073&Tpk=r9%20280x

 

every single one is sold out lol

 

And the ones on amazon don't qualify as available IMO, considering they're all like 600$ LOL

 

My friend wanted to buy a 280X, probably has to get a 770 instead

[TicTac]

yay we win

[Mauri]

Thank you, thank you, these few days will forever go down in Australian history as the golden age of computer parts. When my kids are buying they're Intel i7 15770K's and are complaining about the price, I'll show them this thread. When NVIDIA's flag ship card costs $1500AUD, I'll show them this thread. It's truly heart warming. 

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