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AMD's highly anticipated RX 6800 graphics cards go on sale November 18, which means PC gamers now have the tough decision of whether to go with the $579 RX 6800 or the $649 6800 XT for their top-tier build. Below, we offer a few accessible links to help you secure a pre-order, as well as some helpful tips to ensure you can beat the dozens of bots competing for GPU glory Wednesday morning.
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What time are the RX 6800 and 6800 XT released?
According to recent tweets from the official Radeon and Newegg Twitter accounts, the RX 6800 and 6800 XT go on sale promptly at 9 a.m. EST November 18. While it's possible certain retailers may trickle out a small number of cards throughout the hour, that's the precise time you should be paying attention to if you want to have the absolute best chance of success.
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Pre-order links and where to buy
Now that you know exactly when the RX 6800 GPUs go on sale, here are a few store links you can use to get to the correct search query quickly. While tech enthusiasts may have alternate methods for getting this done, which we'll discuss in greater detail below, this is a solid place to start.
Best tips for ordering a Radeon RX 6800 or 6800 XT
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Now you know where to look if you want to secure a Radeon RX 6800 or 6800 XT, we'll offer a few tips that may help you secure one as soon as they release. This year's hardware launches have taught us there are no guarantees with regard to availability, but following these four simple rules might improve your odds.
- Prepare your accounts: Regardless of which store you choose to buy your 6800 from, it never hurts to have your account and credit card info ready beforehand. As release time approaches, make sure you're logged in to all your accounts and have a payment method saved for quick access. While normally we don't advise saving credit cards to store accounts for security reasons, on this occasion you should probably set it up and then remove the card when the purchase is done.
- Keep an eye on Twitter: While many of the mentioned outlets have mailing lists that email you as soon as a product is in stock, these solutions are notoriously slow for high-demand situations like this. Instead, we'd advise watching Twitter accounts like Wario64 and IGN Deals to ensure you're getting up-to-the-second news with regard to availability at all stores. No single source is perfect, but these two have helped us through some hectic times.
- Use apps: When it came to the NVIDIA 30 Series releases earlier in the year, many consumers reported success using mobile apps instead of traditional web browsers. Since apps are often tailored for speed and might not be getting hit quite as hard as websites in this case, it doesn't hurt to try. For Newegg specifically, many said an ad for the NVIDIA cards appeared on the app's home screen before they showed up in search. If that happens again with the 6800s, maybe you should stick to mobile.
- Use a fast device: If you don't feel comfortable with your touchscreen prowess on mobile at least make sure you're using the fastest device in your house, preferably something with decent specs that's plugged in through a hardwire internet connection. Browsers will buckle when websites start getting slammed. Having the right hardware at your disposal can reduce this potential bottleneck.
Many of these strategies may seem like no-brainers for those who have survived tough launches and pre-orders in the past, but it's the best wisdom we can offer ahead of the RX 6800 and 6800 XT release. Unfortunately, sometimes getting your hands on a hot item really comes down to the luck of the draw.
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT are available November 18 around 9 a.m. EST.
What are your thoughts on the RX 6800 cards so far? Do you think you'll be able to buy one at launch? Tell us in the comments section!
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