Zotac, GPUs and RTX 5090

Zotac has a plan to keep RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs away from the clutches of scalpers – and it sounds like it might be working
The scramble for Nvidia’s new graphics cards has been an unpleasant affair (once again), especially with the RTX 5090, as stock of the flagship GPU has been even more scarce than the RTX 5080 – but Zotac has a plan to help genuine buyers (as opposed to scalpers) in the US.
Zotac's master plan to stop RTX 5090 scalpers is genius
Getting a hold of an RTX 5090 or an RTX 5080 hasn’t been easy with scalpers waiting in the wings, but Zotac has a plan to combat this issue. While several retailers and manufacturers have come up with ways to try and prevent the scalping of new GPUs (and other in-demand products),
Zotac outsmarts scalpers by selling GPUs directly to gamers
To qualify, users must actively engage in the Zotac Discord community by participating in discussions, events, and challenges. Winners are then selected using a random number generator, ensuring a transparent process.
Zotac fights GPU scalpers by selling RTX 50-series cards on Discord
To circumvent scalper tactics, Zotac is offering a few RTX 5080 cards to its most loyal Discord server members.
To Beat Scalpers, Zotac Is Selling RTX 5000 GPUs Directly to Users Via Discord
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ZOTAC is selling GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs direct to its Discord community
ZOTAC GAMING is bypassing retail and scalpers by offering members of its US-based Discord community the chance to purchase a GeForce RTX 5080 or RTX 5090.
Zotac fights scalpers by selling GeForce RTX 50 GPUs direct via Discord channel
The initiative, dubbed the "Priority Access Campaign," comes in response to the chaotic launch of Nvidia's RTX 5000 series. Since their release just over a week
Zotac Outlines Anti-Scalper Plan For GeForce RTX 5090 And 5080 GPUs, Will It Work?
The severe shortage of GeForce RTX 5080 and especially GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards has NVIDIA's retail and hardware partners experimenting with ways to get a limited number of gaming GPUs into the hands of actual gamers.
Zotac is selling RTX 50-series GPUs directly to customers to thwart scalpers
Zotac USA implements a priority access system to sell RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs directly to its fans on its Discord server.
Zotac sells NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 directly to players to avoid scalpers
An interesting scheme of distribution of NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 among players. The company is introducing a system of priority access to video cards
Here’s How One OEM Is Fighting Against Nvidia RTX 5090 Scalpers
The Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 are near-sold out, but Zotac is simply selling directly to consumers through Discord.
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