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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/03 11:07:54
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Tomca
Mine has been shipped for my 970 FTW :D From the UK, anyone received theirs yet?
Not yet. Well, I'm still on the awaiting shipping message.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/03 13:34:41
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I'll give you $600 for your 4 cards?
LOL! You must be the funniest person at home.
I can sell the FTW's for 340 Euro per card and the SC's for 320 Euro per card.
That's something else than your measly 600 USD...
Anyways, ordered 4x Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming cards. They seem to have more power than the EVGA 970's. :)
Hopefully ASIC's quality will be good. ;)
Well, yeah, it kinda was a joke to be honest - The fact you took it serious was the funny part.
More money than sense ;-)
Nice try, after all he could, in theory, have said "we have a deal!"....  @MvdL79: Yeah, switching to a new brand makes sense in your case. I've never had any problems with EVGA in the US, bought a couple of different cards, did step-ups etc. - everything was smooth with no delays whatsoever. But here in Europe there might be less competition...
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 01:52:55
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Nice try, after all he could, in theory, have said "we have a deal!"....
@MvdL79: Yeah, switching to a new brand makes sense in your case. I've never had any problems with EVGA in the US, bought a couple of different cards, did step-ups etc. - everything was smooth with no delays whatsoever. But here in Europe there might be less competition...
Yeah, I think there is exactly where the problem lies; there is a big difference between the US and EU with EVGA in terms of: - product availability - general support - promotional offers I never used step-up's, so cannot share my experience on that. I used to just sell the "old" card and get a new one. And about my first point: availability; well, I remember ordering 2x EVGA GTX 780 Classifieds on July the 1st (2013) and it took over a month (more than 5 weeks to be more precise) to get them delivered to my doorstep. I sincerly doubt that people in the USA have to wait such a long time. Same goes for the promotion for the GTX 970's backplates. I even have more examples of this 'mismanagement' and 'lack of communication' by EVGA. Sometimes, I actually do wish I lived in the USA. Not only do you guys get your products way, way faster, but also cheaper. For example; if something costs 399 USD in the USA, it will also cost here 399 here, BUT in Euro's! It's insane. You probably will say, that I am out of my mind, but I can even show you an example. In the US-version of the EVGA shop the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Hydro Copper (04G-P4-2989-KR) is being sold for: 799.99 USD In the EU-version of the EVGA shop the same card (04G-P4-2989-KR) is being sold *drumroll* for: 799.00 EUR! So in other words, using xe.com here, the same card here costs 983.92 in USD!! And this doesn't only affects EVGA's products ofcourse, also other stuff. Yeah crazy, I know. For that amount I expect top-notch support and the same or, at least, similar treatment as the people living in the USA. But apparantly, that's to much to ask for. Anyways, I am getting a little weary of this. I spoke my mind and I don't mean to bash EVGA, but they do need to change something in regards to their EU-customers, or they will lose more (potential) customers in the near future. On a sidenote; I just got confirmation that my 4x Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming were shipped, so hopefully I will receive them this weekend or just after the weekend. Will report back about ASIC's quality. I really hope it's good, doubt it will be worse than they were on GTX 970 FTW's.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 08:45:14
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Yes, I can confirm that if you requested your Step-up prior to 11/9/2014 then your backplate will be included in the box with the shipment of your GTX 970 graphics card. Stephenk291
for step-ups that are now processing in December, are there still supplies left for this backplate promotion?
post edited by EVGATech_ChrisB - 2014/12/04 11:49:56
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 08:57:20
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Hi All,
due to postal issues there had been a delay with the backplate shipments, we have to apologize for this! All requested backplates did get shipped within this week so you should receive it latest during the next week.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 09:29:44
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can i still please get this? i missed it
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 10:04:26
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Hello,
I have my step up 970 ftw coming in next week and was wondering if it will include the backplate. The website had said that all step up requests placed before November 9th at 11:59pm pst will ship with one. I submitted mine October 6th so I just want confirmation. Would be nice after paying $80 for shipping:\
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 11:50:36
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Yes, I can confirm that if you requested your Step-up prior to 11/9/2014 then your backplate will be included in the box with the shipment of your GTX 970 graphics card. Philg123
Hello,
I have my step up 970 ftw coming in next week and was wondering if it will include the backplate. The website had said that all step up requests placed before November 9th at 11:59pm pst will ship with one. I submitted mine October 6th so I just want confirmation. Would be nice after paying $80 for shipping:\
Thanks
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 11:51:34
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Awesome thanks for the reply!
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 11:53:16
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Hi, If anyone has any questions or concerns with this promotion then please email me directly at chrisb@evga.com and I will do my best to answer any concerns. puredeasil
can i still please get this? i missed it
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 13:50:43
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Hi All,
due to postal issues there had been a delay with the backplate shipments, we have to apologize for this! All requested backplates did get shipped within this week so you should receive it latest during the next week.
For waiting should be a small compensation....
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/04 15:27:49
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I buyed my 970 04G-P4-2974-KR on Friday, it didnt included the backplate, any chances to get one ?
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 03:01:55
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I also bought my 970 ( 04G-P4-2974-KR) last week on Thursday. I already wrote an email EVGATech_ChrisB. I hope i will get a response soon. This would be awesome if i get a backplate for my card!
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 08:13:56
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My backplate just arrived!
I live in Germany, Düsseldorf area.
Thank you EVGA!
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 09:57:29
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Hi All,
due to postal issues there had been a delay with the backplate shipments, we have to apologize for this! All requested backplates did get shipped within this week so you should receive it latest during the next week.
For waiting should be a small compensation....
like a free backplate?
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 10:02:43
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Free game, t-shirt or whatever... :]
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 11:20:55
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un4givn85
Free game, t-shirt or whatever... :]
Didn't you get a free game with your purchase?
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 12:43:55
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un4givn85
Free game, t-shirt or whatever... :]
Didn't you get a free game with your purchase?
Unfortunately, no. In my country there was only one shop with GTX 970 FTW which doesn't add games :(
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/05 20:17:20
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I still reached a backplate ? great promotion !
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 04:03:57
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My backplate status also states it had been shipped already. Living in Germany I'm quite used to getting shipments like a few weeks later than expected when produced in the US or China.
Might be the customs authorities here as well. ;-)
Looking forward to receiving it this week - even if it's just a small improvement in terms of temperature it would be greatly appreciated (as a shuttle PC user)!
LuWo
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 04:22:49
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Got my backplate, unfortunately the screws were missing.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 13:05:40
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No backplate in stock when im trying to find one to buy :(
post edited by eson.niklas - 2014/12/09 11:19:53
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 16:19:34
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Used step up from my SC to the FTW , got backplate in box :) . Just got email telling me my back plate for my SC is on its way !lol 
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 16:25:03
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Used step up from my SC to the FTW , got backplate in box :) . Just got email telling me my back plate for my SC is on its way !lol
Ooooops! LOL! 
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 20:54:46
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i thought step-up doesnt work for same-gpu upgrades?
if it does, i will make a jump from SSC to FTW
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/06 21:03:36
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i thought step-up doesnt work for same-gpu upgrades?
if it does, i will make a jump from SSC to FTW
He may live in another country, where I believe some things are done differently over there, than here in the U.S.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/07 02:26:09
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- I live in UK , there does not seem to be any restrictions on what you can step up here . Give it a try , they can only say no ! good luck .
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/07 11:29:41
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Noooooo... looks like I missed this boat.
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/07 11:49:40
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That's a bummer  . Still they don't seem to be to expensive ( 20 euro over here )
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Re: EVGA GTX 970 Free Backplate Promotion
2014/12/07 12:23:13
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Good point. Maybe I have some spare EVGA points to throw at it to boot, lol.
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