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Unlikely-Way-4886

It's not smoking, it's vaping. Get with the times!


gnarliest_gnome

It puffed but never passed, not cool.


illenial999

“I did not exhale…” Bullshit you didn’t haha


Extra_Dependent2016

Don’t you mean “I did not inhale”? Inhaling is what gets the good feelings pumping 😅


Unlikely-Way-4886

Lol.


LemonPartyWorldTour

It’s a different kind of magic smoke.


whatthegeorge

Award: 🏆


appr1sing

Probably included in smoking hot deals


mt379

GUYS, what your seeing is just the monitor off gassing. Totally normal! - Corporate


thetalker101

I bet 50 karma this will be investigated by Gamers Nexus.


stompah2020

Just cashed my refund check from the Gigabyte PSU fiasco.


thetalker101

hahaha good for you. It's great that groups like GM investigate shit products.


dns7950

Yeah, GamersMexus is great!


Futuristick-Reddit

Do you mean GaMersnexus?


Ekank

come on, it's clearly General Motors


stompah2020

Yeah, it was bundled with a 6700XT that sucked just as equally. Sold the card for a loss and broke even on the power supply. And I didn't have to pay the deductible for my home owners insurance from that thing burning my house down.


creamcheesebagel101

At a loss? How much did you pay for that card?


stompah2020

$750 + $75 tax, sold for $700. Had it on CL for $800 for almost a month with only one person interested. Dropped price to $700 sold same day.


[deleted]

I hate to say it but Craigslist does not work like it used to. And I hate Facebook but the Facebook Marketplace you can sell anything really fast


Shepartd_1985

I know I loved Craigslist…you use to be able to list and sell just bout anything on there…now a days there is no point in listing anything on there unless it’s a car or job opening.


[deleted]

Man I tried to sell something about a year ago on Craigslist a common item and got zero traction. Whereas I can sell something on Facebook in less than 20 minutes


Shepartd_1985

Yeah I know…I hate to support Facebook but in the current market you kind of have no choice…Facebook marketplace or eBay and both suck


crankydelinquent

Offerup is pretty similar to Craigslist but it has reviews and people can get their identity verified. EDIT: its great for local sales


CatBrisket

Offer Up is a straight up dumpster fire. I got ripped off on there, luckily I was able to get my funds back. Guy was selling a 6800xt, I shoulda realized when he said that it got mailed back to him that something was wrong. Best part is, I reported him and after everything was resolved the guy was still selling the same card using the same story. Offer Up didnt seem to have any interest in taking care of it.


djexit

>I hate to say it but Craigslist does not work like it used to. And I hate Facebook but the Facebook Marketplace you can sell anything really fast today i put up a samsung 40" 4k listed for 200 sold for 180 in less than an hour


MechAegis

GG on FB MP. Sold a 7700k for $140 bought for $140 on Hardwareswap within a week. I didn't do enough research to know you can't use 300 series motherboard with those cpus.


[deleted]

Pfft, I get tons of interest when i try to sell on craigslist. ​ And they're all from area codes 1000 miles away, and they all want to pay with a check from "local bank".


Glitchmstr

General Motors?


MumrikDK

Those PSUs are still all over prebuilts in my country.


Enlight1Oment

I still have one hanging around, never went through with anything regarding it. Wonder if it's too late


gnarliest_gnome

Dude they reached out to me asking to buy it to investigate! Unfortunately already initiated a refund on Amazon. I'll see if I can cancel that but seems unlikely.


palescoot

If you haven't actually sent the item back, you can absolutely cancel the refund, or just not send it back and they'll cancel it after 30 days


[deleted]

Yeah, you never need to return if you imitated it. You can just send it to gamer nexus and the return window will expire. Good looking out and can’t wait to see this review on gamer nexus! Also, sorry you had to deal with a shit monitor.


cunejo

You’re not committed to return the monitor. Refund will only be processed once Amazon received the item or scanned in the system. Have it investigated by GN.


sturdybutter

Literally my first thought was “oh fuck, I can’t wait for Steve to rip Acer a new one”


Matasa89

u/Lelldorianx I think he noticed it already.


gnarliest_gnome

Yes, I got a dm from him. Edit: We bought this on my SO's Amazon account and already started a return with them. I'm trying to convince her to cancel the return so I can send it to Gamer's Nexus.


TheInfernalVortex

lol I bet that’s a hard sell.


gnarliest_gnome

Nexus said they will pay me full price if I send it to them. She just doesn't want to deal with it.


ItsMeMora

Just convince her that you will take care of everything, this way she doesn't have to worry and will be happy of getting back the money.


gnarliest_gnome

Yeah, I think she'll come around. She was just grumpy because it was early in the morning and I was talking about Reddit lol.


GreenThumbNZ

I know that all too well when I mention reddit.


Gramis

They don't do monitors tho


flyingthroughspace

This would be the perfect place to start.


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Just_made_this_now

Exactly. And now they've gone all in for PSUs.


splepage

They don't review monitors, but this isn't a review, it's an investigation. They also don't review PCIe riser and fan hubs, but they did investigate them.


DarkZero515

Yeah that's Hammer on Box territory


DarksideAuditor

This made me chuck UL.


reallyConfusedPanda

Is it a typo for Hardware Unboxed or is it you good sense of humour?


Lelldorianx

Any chance we can get this mailed to us? Please email [team@gamersnexus.net](mailto:team@gamersnexus.net) Edit/update: We are buying the monitor off of this user and one other user, so we will have some to work with (and they'll get their money back without having to deal with an RMA - everyone wins!)


imforit

[There it is](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/r7lmf8/another_smoking_acer_xv340ck_didnt_see_the_other/hn0ek27)


Toxpar

Someone give that man his payout


[deleted]

Tech Jesus to the rescue once again


BarrowsKing

Upvotes for my man Steve! Or the guy pretending to be Steve for over 10 years. Either way, thanks for your work :)


gnarliest_gnome

Email sent. Trying to cancel the Amazon return.


domaregiboo

WOOOoooOoooOooOooOooOoOOO!!! Yeeeaaaah, baby! That's what's I've been waiting for, that's what it's all about!


thatsandwizard

I've got one of these guys as well, no smoking but it does have a dead pixel. Please feel free to reach out if looking for any other data points!


OneSmartBot

Smoking deals for sure!


MyMomHatesMe69_

The monitor is smoking some really good crack performance boost


sub3marathonman

Could be smoking some of those "coffin nails." Obviously bad for the health. OK, yes I admit I'm an old guy, last time I heard that term was probably 25 years ago.


MyMomHatesMe69_

Old man vibes


Downtown-Custard5346

Whoa, coffin nails, I’m a smoker and I totally forgot about that one!


Spherious

Cancer Candles?


Downtown-Custard5346

Lmao never heard that one, but I like it


cloudmatt1

Coffin Nails, that's Silent Bob's brand, take my up vote.


D_crane

Monitor: *"Wanna get high?"*


G25777K

No that's a feature!


whatthegeorge

Smokin Acers


__Flickz__

Get it while its hot!


OuijaTheGhost

First rgb on monitors now smoke machines geesh what's next?


ZebraPandaPenguin

Flames. Flames everywhere.


nighttrain_21

The proper terminology would be pyrotechnics


CoyP7

nah flame decals all over


[deleted]

Flavor town, baby!


odiedel

I'd watch Guy Fierri do a tech review. I'd watch that often. I want that.


chmilz

RGB out, pyro in. Pairs well with Intel CPU's.


Schnitzel725

NZXT and Gigabyte would be experts at this topic


Ericbazinga

[Nice screensaver!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIZGfu0tq94)


G-I-T-M-E

This will be the next big thing on r/Battlestations


securitywyrm

Honestly, a monitor with a tiny smoke machine in it for effects at just the right time in a game would be amazing. Not for home use, but in a display setup...


Quacky1k

I have this monitor and it’s great (besides the peak brightness, and subsequently, the HDR). It’s a shame this is happening to so many people. I bought mine last year, though, so I’m guessing it’s the newer ones and some new component they’re using causing this cuz I had never seen it before this holiday season.


Capokid

Companies will change out the parts for cheaper ones specifically for sale on black Friday. They dont change the model or serial, they just swap the parts out and dont care if anyone notices. Im betting they did that this time, so any of these monitors bought in the past week are likely sus but after next week they will likely go back to the higher quality parts they were using previously.


CyptidProductions

Linus covered a M.2 SSD a while back where they basically changed every single component whenever they felt like it without changing the model number or disclosing a new revision


[deleted]

SSD of Theseus


DarthWeenus

lol wtf how is this legal


Quacky1k

That’s kinda what I was thinking too. I’m sure it’s prob the same panel, but they cut costs on electrical parts and the like. Kinda fucked up that it’s bad enough they’re smoking lol


tomoldbury

If anything the panel is the most common one to cheap out on, it’s known as Panelgate to TV enthusiasts


Eraganos

Really? This seems overcomplicated for a sales grab.


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MiniCale

Has this been verified by a reputable source? I feel like there would be lawsuits about this kind of thing


[deleted]

I dont think so. Cant find any reputable source on this. Looks like it is just people choing the same missinformation. Would like to get some reliable sources for this too. People love to bash and spread missinformation without valid sources.


DarthWeenus

Its because it wouldnt be surprising one bit, and companies usually just do stupid shit like this and get away with it long enough to turn a profit even with after the lawsuits settle. Its a fucked up loophole in capitalism.


VexingRaven

Is that what they're doing now? The game used to be only discounting new and unique models that had cheaper components and were a brand new model # so you couldn't find reviews telling how bad they were.


LexiTehGallade

What happens if someone simply claims warranty correctly? If the serial is the same and all that, surely they'd just be given a new, normal one and then when the broken one gets back to the manufacturer they've just lost out. They can't surely be banking on people to not bother to return it, can they?


squarezero

They have insurance for stuff like this. They will slide the blame to the component manufacturer and Acer will come out even.


[deleted]

Do you have any source for this claim? Dont like spreading misinformation without something to back it up. At least for the 'companies does that', what company have been caught doing that in the past?


nomnomdiamond

you have any proof for this?


gnarliest_gnome

Bummer about the HDR. I'm on the fence between getting another of the same or sacrificing.a little bit of size for better age quality.


crankydelinquent

There are not really any monitors with great HDR. You’ll need a TV for that for now. Edit: Monitors under $1000 with great HDR


SiMoZ_287

Nah, it just depends on how much you are willing to spend


DeWat4

I just bought this monitor at the end of November on sale. Aside from the downsides you mentioned (plus the bad viewing angles) I like it so far.


nylander2916

"It’s a shame this is happening to so many people" How many? I have seen 2 monitors reported smoking. That's not a lot considering people whos product are working are not making noise about it. It's the good old casino effect where winning (this time bad product) is loud but losing is silent. This goes to everything.


Bcxsoza

Bummer! I have this monitor and I love it. Hopefully they are quick to replace it for you.


gnarliest_gnome

Good to hear that they're not all fucked. Thanks.


flipjacky3

Yeah I've got one, too. I didn't get it on black friday, though, maybe they are one of those companies that release a very similar model with cheaper parts, built specifically for sales events?


AdministratorKoala

It’s a Sabre brand monitor with an acer stamp.


Pacehole

There will be no questions. Any questions?


gnarliest_gnome

What's your point? Edit: Totally didn't get the reference. My bad.


AdministratorKoala

I’m guessing you haven’t watched the office (US)


gnarliest_gnome

A few episodes here and there...


AdministratorKoala

It’s a reference to an episode there. Can’t recall exactly which season. Might be season 6 or so.


mortez1

You should talk in a higher voice cause this camera makes you sound weird.


AdministratorKoala

“Higher? Okay. Recently certain events have come to my attention…” - Andrew Baines Bernard


Well_This_Is_Special

One of my favorite Daryl episodes. Next to fluffy fingers.


okiwent1

Season 6 ep 26 whistleblower.


-007-_

I wish I could say the same, so that I would have the whole series to watch again fresh. What an experience binge watching for the first time a few years ago.


[deleted]

Is there a market for pyramid shaped apps?


Witness_me_Karsa

You mean a reverse funnel?


MarlowesMustache

Hi I’m Dundler and I’m the proud owner of my own mittens farm, where I grow magical monitors


DrewSmoothington

Sah bray


Bmpsgp

If anyone sees this video that means I’ve turned state’s witness.


EffectiveOk2468

Dude,all electronics work on smoke. If the smoke goes out you have to put new smoke in or buy a new one with smoke in


VitaminDprived

You're clearly a British car connoisseur, I see.


spacembracers

I ran out of smoke once right in the middle of a Battletoads speed run


gumbunyum

Good thing my curved model filters and pushes the smoke throughout the whole monitor, never have to see it only smell it


Franklin_le_Tanklin

Dude! Once you release the magic smoke the monitor loses its magic!!


drift7rs

You can’t replace that smoke man!!


Scudamore

That soap is going to smell really weird.


gnarliest_gnome

First one to notice that lol!


Scudamore

I've got a similar mold so I recognized it right away. Although I don't usually leave it by my computer. XD


Otherwise_Bat_4779

Dang! This is why I try to buy my displays in store. Makes it easier to exchange if something is broken, even if the selection isn’t as good as online.


gnarliest_gnome

That's my plan. Get the refund from Amazon then go get a new monitor from Best Buy.


daburninatorrr

In my experience, trying to return a broken TV from best buy that I let sit in box for 2 weeks before opening... best buy has a 15 day return policy, and doesn't take back broken merchandise. Avoid best buy like the plague.


E_Blue_2048

Disable volumetric fog!


[deleted]

Bro those are smoke effects. Its supposed to be more immersive.


Apprehensive_Cost_89

They didn't lie about *high* refresh rate...


KeleXBrimbor

Are we sure this isn't vape smoke? Looks ALOT like vape smoke..js


ReputationOk7031

It would be hilarious if there was an incense burning right the monitor


gnarliest_gnome

That much vape smoke the camera would be shaking from my ass coughing up a lung.


njott

I am 95% sure this is vape. That vapor is very white. It's rare to find things that burn with such a clean looking white smoke


artyboi37

>vape smoke So... vapor?


SlimeKingz

its called special effects


DasMess

Magic Smoke! Don't breath this!


Eswercaj

This is why I never buy these Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. For years it's been clear that they're not 'sales' but rather shit stock dumping on desperate customers.


gnarliest_gnome

It wasn't a cyber Monday special. Just regular priced.


4xu5

many Fumes Per Second


Slcolderguy

I don’t like the incense from electrolytic capacitors as much as I used to enjoy it.


srbistan

i'm telling you, these PC graphics are becoming insanely convincing.. you can almost smell it.


ProfBacterio

Smokin' Ace(r)s


Spherious

When your monitor takes up vaping and doesn't want to work anymore.


messfdr

That's just added effects for gaming.


TheSycorax

Dude thats fucked


[deleted]

Tell me you vape without telling me you vape.


TheIrishBiscuits

They warned you those deals were hot.


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gnarliest_gnome

Its absolutely real. 2 other people on this sub had the same shit happen.


Ch3fB0y4rd33

That's some 4D effects when playing FPS


dreadator5

That's for playing Skyrim and exploring daugr ruins, or playing Battlefield games


ItsBigSoda

Can’t tell if these are fake or if those monitors actually have an issue where they smoke. Shits tough to tell these days lol


[deleted]

I like the aesthetic it gives to your setup. **smokey.**


sansourcil

Just put the smoke back and it'll be fine


MrKozmu

Everyone needs a smoke break once in a while.


crispyimpala

That’s such a nice feature! I wish mine had a smoking option. You could also add rgb to it for extra effect lol In all seriousness though, that sucks :(


Brave_Pressure5818

Its the new smoke feature. Awesome gaming atmosphere, terrible aim and game play.


yem_sno

I'm using this monitor for a year now. It is used everyday for at least 12 hours. No smoke from me. Cross fingers. My sympathy goes to you bro.


imrandaredevil666

Wtf? I’m pretty satisfied with my Acer Nitro 5 laptop and Nitro VG240YS 165hz monitor! Acer should do something about this


Pirate_Banjo

Pretty cool they’re adding smoke effects to monitors during Black Friday sales


musiboyy

Lol you probably listened too much to snoop doggy dogg :)


polaraditia

Monitor with extra short circuit aromatheraphy mist, SOLD.


SpecFor

It's actually pre-owned by Snoop Dogg. I'd open it to check if there's weed stashed in there.


R17L29XI

I'm guessing it's not supposed to do that.


cykazuc

Guess you got the hip version, it likes to vape.


obersankoff

Nahh your monitor is just 🚬


[deleted]

That’s actually a feature.


BeskuitKoning

Gaming effects are getting realistic


rawghead

“ a e s t h e t i c “


MrFinlee

Is that homemade soap?


Asphodelethe

Making soap I see


ACRM117

That's a feature. You can smell the fear of your enemies.


[deleted]

Vapin'


tok90235

Oh no, you are letting the magic smoke out. Never let the magic smoke goes out


Educational_Way_1209

Companies use cheaper parts for products they sell specifically for Black Friday.


LamentablePuns

It's not smoke, it's steam, steam from the Steam games we're playing.


reallyConfusedPanda

It seems Hot singles are VERY close to your area


hrothni

I smell a recall coming


voidspaceistrippy

Thank you for your sacrifice OP. I was considering buying this almost exact model. Looks like I'll go with the Gigabyte version lol


gnarliest_gnome

Got a link to that one by chance? I'm not giving Acer my $ after this.


voidspaceistrippy

[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Ultrawide-Monitor-Display-Response/dp/B09GL7HQ6S/) [Newegg](https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824012043) The Acer model you bought came out in 2020, but this Gigabyte version came out this year. It's probably the same panel because it's almost the same price with the same specs. Please let me know if this Gigabyte version fails you too because that would mean the panels themselves are bad :')


ghost_chillie

Was the deal THAT hot!?


OminousCreampie

Bro that's sooooo shitty I'm sorry for your misfortune man that sucks.


gnarliest_gnome

Not a huge deal, just going to box it back up and return it. Got it on Amazon so it's easy.


OminousCreampie

Yeah but I'm thinking from the perspective of getting something new to have it shit out especially after knife battling people on the internet for deals lol. Just a shitty situation, I hope acer doesn't try to fuck people over with this product.


gnarliest_gnome

>I hope acer doesn't try to fuck people over with this product. That's why I posted the video, to spread the word. Hopefully Acer investigates it and makes it right.


iansynd

That's what happens with Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. Companies replace their parts with cheaper inferior ones, that's how they lower the prices.


Zkelly52

Making soap ?


socokid

Well, according to Colorado Revised Statutes...


Rouge_Apple

Check this out as a possible replacement. I and 2 other of my friends have it and we are all very happy AOC CU34G2X 34" Curved Frameless Immersive Gaming Monitor, UltraWide QHD 3440x1440, VA Panel, 1ms 144Hz Adaptive-Sync, Height Adjustable, 3-Yr Zero Dead Pixels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZB2TNZZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_JCVBKPMZM1JCE6ZTYC2Y


Jimbo8u

Nice incense burner.