But you could build a 9700x with a xtx 9700xt!

Annoying for the residents affected but absolutely the right decision. However, it could have been foreseen in November before the contract was signed that this was a stupid idea. And why rely on a US company when a local company (Xplore Inc.) also offers this? Were there any local laws that require the contract to be awarded to the cheaper/better provider, even if there are local companies?

Some people here should take a look at the sticky post in this community…

So are bears back on the menu?