Technology
AMD Tries to Block Scalpers From Buying Up Ryzen 5000 CPUs, New Radeon Cards – PCMag
AMD wants to avoid the launch day debacle rival Nvidia faced with its RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards, which scalpers have been purchasing using automated bots….
(Credit: AMD)
As AMD prepares to sell new CPU chips and graphics cards, the company is apparently working to prevent scalpers from snatching up its products, according to a document leak.
AMD recently sent a letter to vendor partners about setting up safeguards to stop scalpers from crashing the Ryzen 5000 and RX 6000 launch day sales, according to RedGamingTech and Moore’s Law Is Dead, which both obtained the document.
AMD’s main concern is disappointing consumers on launch day should automated…
-
Noosa News23 hours agoAbusive bus driver fired by council loses appeal
-
General19 hours agoIran’s currency at record low as tensions run high
-
General23 hours ago‘Market has spoken’ after US tariffs sell-off: China
-
General23 hours agoTwo groups of men evicted from Rabbitohs and Roosters NRL clash after wild brawl