[DEAD] - AMD64 3200+, ASUS MB, FarCry $192 Shipped (For Non-Retail no Rebate)

[Lanyap]

Originally posted by: Dantzig
A few tips for those who received the combo:

1. DO NOT FLASH YOUR BIOS USING EZFLASH (ALT+F2)!!! It will corrupt your BIOS and you will have to buy a new BIOS chip or have your chip reflashed by ASUS. Both of which will cost you time and money.
2. The thermal compound between the heatsink and CPU is non other than Shin-Etsu X-23-7783D. This stuff is as good or better than Arctic Silver, so you don't need remove it unless you really want to.
3. This motherboard likes to short out on many cases. Make sure you're using standoffs of proper length and insulating washers. If you have a short, you'll receive one of a number of error messages, none of which have anything to do with your actual problem (the one I was getting was "System failed CPU test."

Thanks for the tips. I was telling the folks over at FW that the thermal paste was probably Shin-Etsu. How do you know what number it is?

 

[nikko]

Originally posted by: Johnnie
was in drop ship as of yesterday...i called yersteday..they told it would ship Thursday....
this morning it shows as cancelled.... i call this afternoon and the tiger rep gave me "AMD ran out..and to check back tomorrow and my order should be shipped "
i have yet to be sent an email about cancellation.. (fingers crossed still here)

Weird. Not that it seems to make any difference with anyone, but what was your order number? Don't mean to rain on your parade, but it just seems more likely that the guy you talked to was clueless. Though I would like to be wrong. Do you work for a legit AMD Gold or Platinum provider?

 

[Dantzig]

Originally posted by: Lanyap

Originally posted by: Dantzig
A few tips for those who received the combo:

1. DO NOT FLASH YOUR BIOS USING EZFLASH (ALT+F2)!!! It will corrupt your BIOS and you will have to buy a new BIOS chip or have your chip reflashed by ASUS. Both of which will cost you time and money.
2. The thermal compound between the heatsink and CPU is non other than Shin-Etsu X-23-7783D. This stuff is as good or better than Arctic Silver, so you don't need remove it unless you really want to.
3. This motherboard likes to short out on many cases. Make sure you're using standoffs of proper length and insulating washers. If you have a short, you'll receive one of a number of error messages, none of which have anything to do with your actual problem (the one I was getting was "System failed CPU test."

Thanks for the tips. I was telling the folks over at FW that the thermal paste was probably Shin-Etsu. How do you know what number it is?

Thermaltake includes it with the Venus 7+ heatsink. It could possibly be something else, but I highly doubt it based on the color and how well it seems to perform.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Mine should be here tomorrow on thurs.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Originally posted by: phenderson
OK....
I STAND CORRECTED
UNLESS THE AMD GUYS HAVE BEEN CHECKING THIS FORUM AND USING IT AS THEIR OWN SOURCE FOR THEIR OWN UPDATES, LOL, my call went like this...

ME: Sir, I have two company's with you guys and I registered and enrolled with your promotional, but noticed that my order was cancelled, how can I change this?

AMD REP: Sir I can give you a number to check on this 1-800-800-8300

ME: Sir that is Tiger Direct's number, they are the ones who told me that the order has been cancelled...

AMD REP: Sir, I do apologize. Our latest information states that we are in the process of resubmitting several of the orders that were ACCIDENTLY cancelled. The status of those orders should be changing.

ME: Sir do you know when I will be able to find out?

AMD REP: Sir, I do not know when, I only know that several of the orders will be submitted.


There ya have it.... I stand corrected, I guess I need to keep my big YAP shut and just sit back and relax... I will call AMD in a day or so... seeing as how I am one of those guys who received a welcome to AMD e-mail and not a "your company is not a Gold or Bronze or Copper, or even Aluminum or even FOOL's GOLD member of the AMD solutions provider.

Some of us will be getting our combo's some of us won't. I might not get one.. but I will definitely call AMD again to find out why...

Dude you didnt get it, just keep checking amd for the next promo. Mine is going to be here tomorrow don't know what to say to you. Alot of people have gotten theirs, an many more are on the way. Gues you could call and keep bitching.

 

[darkrelevance]

anybody know how long it takes to get one of those cancelation emails?

 

[Tal]

Originally posted by: darkrelevance
anybody know how long it takes to get one of those cancelation emails?

Just got mine. Cancellation Email that is...

 

[rthefley]

Just got mine too. Oh well. That's 200.00 I have to spend toward something else. This would have been the 3rd AMD 3200+ purchased. To be honest, I'm ready to do something else.

Hats off to the ones who got in under the wire on this great deal. There will be many more deals down the road, thats for sure.


Regards

 

[MrCoyote]

Originally posted by: blueribb
Dug said:

Well this BS.

The do not qualify unless a gold or platinum member is a crock of sh!t.

Here's a quote from the inital page that linked to the promotion.

quote:
AMD Market Builder is the new members-only web portal that will provide a single interface for all AMD channel programs in North America



So I'm a new member and there was no mention of gold or platinum status to qualify for the promo.

Check out this link and read the qualifications carefully: (read 2iii)

Rules For Promotion

Also, if you search for "Asus" at the "overweight money-container" website, and check out the 2nd result thread, you'll see the requirements for this promo. At least I think it's the same promo. ?

Rule 2 iii, refers to employees of AMD who are gold and platnium members. They are the ones not eligible. It doesn't say anything that non-employees need to be gold or platnium members. If so, show the proof. Read the rules again.

 

[MrCoyote]

Originally posted by: Johnnie
Tiger rep told me that AMD ran out..and to check back tomorrow and my order should be shipped

Let us know if you get one. I'm curious, since you said they ran out.

 

[BAMAVOO]

I did have the cancelled order on the website, but I never got an email. I still think I won't get it, but there will be other dealios.

 

[clarkkent333]

I emailed [deleted] earlier and this is the response that I received:

Hello,

Congratulations on passing the AMD64 Challenge! Unfortunately, your company is not currently eligible for the Employee Purchase Program pursuant to the Official Rules, which limits eligibility to ?employees of AMD Solution Provider members at the gold or platinum level companies."

Although you received an order confirmation, it has now been canceled and your credit card will not be charged.

You can still log on to www.marketbuilder.amd.com and stay informed about AMD processor-based solutions. Now that you are registered you will find:

AMD Partner Toolkit

Find the logos, messaging, benchmarks and product imagery you need to advertise your AMD processor-based products.

XpressNow! Service

Express RMA service is available only to AMD Solution Provider Members.

Sales and Technical Documents

Download and/or order the latest AMD literature for your business and your customers.

AMD Solution Provider News

Stay up to date on the latest AMD product offerings, promotions and training available exclusively to SPP members.


Sincerely,



The AMD Solution Provider Team


The thing that really pisses me off about this is that I registered under my college who I know is an AMD retail partner and others from my own office have received their package. I wrote them back saying as much so hopefully Ill hear a more positive response.

 

[imported_Sly]

Rule 2 iii, refers to employees of AMD who are gold and platnium members. They are the ones not eligible. It doesn't say anything that non-employees need to be gold or platnium members. If so, show the proof. Read the rules again.[/quote]

You misinterpreted that section. It reads "are employees of AMD Solution Provider MEMBERS at the gold or platinum level companies and are registered members of the AMD Solution Provider Program."

It doesn't say anything about AMD employees in that section.

Sly
"Death before dishonor."

 

[Kavikgold]

i have also not recieved a cancellation email, but still looks grim...

will keep my hopes up though

 

[pxc]

I got my new 3200+ up to 2.42GHz with the Venus 7+ at stock voltage.

edit: that's better than the A64 3700+ ($688 on pricewatch).

 

[Triggerhappy007]

What FSB setting and memory do you have?

BTW, someone started an overclocking forum for this combo, please post results here.

 

[DJFuji]

Originally posted by: pxc
I got my new 3200+ up to 2.42GHz with the Venus 7+ at stock voltage.

edit: that's better than the A64 3700+ ($688 on pricewatch).

Rub it in, asshole.

 

[fluffyg]

cancelled this sucks

 

[imported_nitrus]

Originally posted by: fluffyg
cancelled this sucks

i know, im so upset because i bought the abit combo from newegg for the same price but slower proc. i p/o @ the people selling it on ebay, when i couldent get mine for personal use. anyone want to sell theirs?

 

[fluffyg]

yeah i bought the chaintech combo on newegg, and im glad i did now... i was hoping to take the chaintech and the 3200+ and sell the asus mobo and 2800+ to a friend for a good price... but i guess 2800+ will have to do... still a good deal imo

 

[imported_nitrus]

just comfirmed.... tiger direct told me to email [deleted] for reason why they cancelled order. they are no longer honoring the deal. so earlier reports that they were waiting for another shipment was untrue. will keep yall posted on reply email.

Originally posted by: fluffyg
yeah i bought the chaintech combo on newegg, and im glad i did now... i was hoping to take the chaintech and the 3200+ and sell the asus mobo and 2800+ to a friend for a good price... but i guess 2800+ will have to do... still a good deal imo

i got the abit combo from newegg also, but i was hoping to snag the epp deal for the same price and get the 3200+.

 

[Andrax]

Yup, got the same email as Clarkkent333

 

[billbillw]

Looks like its completely dead unless you work for Gold/Platinum companies.

I too have received the standard response from AMD:

Congratulations on passing the AMD64 Challenge! Unfortunately, your company is not currently eligible for the Employee Purchase Program pursuant to the Official Rules, which limits eligibility to "employees of AMD Solution Provider members at the gold or platinum level companies." Although you received an order confirmation, it has now been canceled and your credit card will not be charged.
You can still log on to www.marketbuilder.amd.com and stay informed about AMD processor-based solutions. Now that you are registered you will find:
Blah blah blah....


I responded to this indicated my frustration with this promotion being offered to us even though we don't qualify and got this response:

We understand your position. However, the official rules have been posted on the Market Builder website since the promotion was launched. We cannot force people to read them. The rules are a legally binding document whether or not they are read. The official rules state that only gold and platinum members are eligible.
Please click here for the official rules:
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/protected/1,,3715_11165_11045,00.html?1086980803
For complete information on the AMD Solution Provider Program, please refer to the Solution Provider Overview on our web site:
Read more about the AMD Solution Provider Program.
Best regards,
AMD Solution Provider Team

I sent another email to further explain my dis-satisfaction, but I don't think it will help the situation on this promotion. Maybe they will have another soon to make up for all the dissatisfied enthusiasts and small builders. Let's hope.

 

[thawolfman]

Got my package in yesterday and just got an email with this in the subject: "Membership Confirmed: Your AMD Solution Provider Benefits Start Now"

:thumbsup:

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: billbillw
Looks like its completely dead unless you work for Gold/Platinum companies.

I too have received the standard response from AMD:

Congratulations on passing the AMD64 Challenge! Unfortunately, your company is not currently eligible for the Employee Purchase Program pursuant to the Official Rules, which limits eligibility to "employees of AMD Solution Provider members at the gold or platinum level companies." Although you received an order confirmation, it has now been canceled and your credit card will not be charged.
You can still log on to www.marketbuilder.amd.com and stay informed about AMD processor-based solutions. Now that you are registered you will find:
Blah blah blah....


I responded to this indicated my frustration with this promotion being offered to us even though we don't qualify and got this response:

We understand your position. However, the official rules have been posted on the Market Builder website since the promotion was launched. We cannot force people to read them. The rules are a legally binding document whether or not they are read. The official rules state that only gold and platinum members are eligible.
Please click here for the official rules:
http://www2.amd.com/us-en/protected/1,,3715_11165_11045,00.html?1086980803
For complete information on the AMD Solution Provider Program, please refer to the Solution Provider Overview on our web site:
Read more about the AMD Solution Provider Program.
Best regards,
AMD Solution Provider Team

I sent another email to further explain my dis-satisfaction, but I don't think it will help the situation on this promotion. Maybe they will have another soon to make up for all the dissatisfied enthusiasts and small builders. Let's hope.

You should reply with, "Then make all the other people that got them and did not qualify, send them back"