RTX 3080 - Order Megathread

AlanOC91 · Sep 17, 2020

Quick question, I have a 1080ti and a 1000w Platinum PSU.

Does the 3080 require 3 12 pin or is that 3090 only?

Do they come with 3 pin adapters or something? How am I supposed to use them? I'm currently using 2 12 pin for the 1080ti. If they do come with adapters, is it only the FE version?

barjed · Sep 17, 2020

Do we expect FEs in EU to be only available through Nvidia?

Deleted member 50232 · Sep 17, 2020

This can't go as bad as the ps5 preoders surely? Hahahaha.

Sei · Sep 17, 2020

Up all night to get lucky.

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

Darktalon said:
yes 100mhz is nothing. They were pushing 2050mhz in gamers nexus review at 375w limit, which is 300+?

That's not really what it is though. The boost clock rating is always about 150-200MHz lower than what the card actually runs at while gaming. So the stock cards at 1715MHz will operate at 1850-1900 by default with no OC. The high end factory OC cards that come with a boost clock of 1825 MHz will operate at 1900-2050MHz by default.

What I'm wondering is if I can OC a stock 2xPin card to a boos clock of 1825, thereby allowing a real world clock of ¬2000MHz. But it seems like I can do that indeed. I don't really plan on pushing it beyond that as then I'm just wasting a ton of energy as I suppose ¬2000MHz is where the card starts to become inefficient and requires a lot more power for little gains.

Darktalon · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
That's not really what it is though. The boost clock rating is always about 150-200MHz lower than what the card actually runs at while gaming. So the stock cards at 1715MHz will operate at 1850-1900. The high end OC cards with a boost clock of 1825 MHz will operate at 1900-2050MHz.

What I'm wondering is if I can OC a stock 2xPin card to a boos clock of 1825, thereby allowing a real world clock of ¬2000MHz.

yeah sry to waste your time please read my edit

Hasney · Sep 17, 2020

ExcitableBoy said:
This can't go as bad as the ps5 preoders surely? Hahahaha.

Oh, it's going to be worse. Just at a specified time.

Anjoys · Sep 17, 2020

SweetNicole said:
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Thank you very much

Brot · Sep 17, 2020

3 hours to go.

dsk1210 · Sep 17, 2020

Good luck guys and gals.

I was going to order one today but I am putting a bid in for a house today instead, the card can wait for it's new home.

PS9 · Sep 17, 2020

ExcitableBoy said:
This can't go as bad as the ps5 preoders surely? Hahahaha.

It won't be as bad as the PS5. It will be much worse.

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

Darktalon said:
yeah sry to waste your time please read my edit

So it is indeed possible to OC a 2xpin card to the same level as the factory OC of the 3x8 pin models. Well that's enough for me I guess, pushing anything beyond that is probably going to require a lot more power for a lot less gain which isn't really something I wanna do.

Mathi · Sep 17, 2020

My body is ready, only 3 more hours.

Good luck everyone.

Torian · Sep 17, 2020

SweetNicole said:
proper, private server: [Hidden content]

thanks

Darktalon · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
So it is indeed possible to OC a 2xpin card to the same level as the factory OC of the 3x8 pin models.

Well that's enough for me I guess, pushing anything beyond that is probably going to require a lot more power for a lot less gain which isn't really something I wanna do.

yes, thats why i think buying cards for factory OC is silly, it takes 10 seconds in msi afterburner to surpass that with no downsides

Avalt · Sep 17, 2020

The early MSI Ventus order on amazon.ca was still not cancelled, so hopefully I'll get one eventually. I will also be keeping an eye out for a MSI Gaming Trio or an EVGA FTW3 in case I get lucky.

Jisgsaw · Sep 17, 2020

Welp, amazon changed my delivery date from today to unknown... the dream is dead, i have a meeting during the launch window.

Psamtik · Sep 17, 2020

Burning the midnight oil even though I'm waiting for a 3090, what's wrong with me?

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

Darktalon said:
yes, thats why i think buying cards for factory OC is silly, it takes 10 seconds in msi afterburner to surpass that with no downsides

I actually meant, that the 2x8 pin is able to push as far as 3x8pin comes in factory OC. Which shouldn't really be surprising tbh. It's more that the 3x8 pin can go further, how efficiently though that remains to be seen. But yea all factory OC does is that ensures that that chip is stable that that clock speed.

EDIT: I can see that for £750 I can either get the MSI Gaming X Trio for, which is the 3x8 pin MSI model. Or for £720 the EVGA XC3 which is the 2x8 pin model. In this situation which one would you think is a better choice?

fade · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
I actually meant, that the 2x8 pin is able to push as far as 3x8pin comes in factory OC. Which shouldn't really be surprising tbh. It's more that the 3x8 pin can go further, how efficiently though that remains to be seen. But yea all factory OC does is that ensures that that chip is stable that that clock speed.

EDIT: I can see that for £750 I can either get the MSI Gaming X Trio for, which is the 2x8 pin MSI model. Or for £720 the EVGA XC3 which is the 2x8 pin model. In this situation which one would you think is a better choice?

Trio is 3x8 pin

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

fade said:
Trio is 3x8 pin

Sorry yea I meant 3x8 pin.
My question was basically the 2 pin EVGA model and the 3 pin MSI model only have a £30 difference, and in that case if I should go for the 3 pin MSI model.

Azerare · Sep 17, 2020

ExcitableBoy said:
This can't go as bad as the ps5 preoders surely? Hahahaha.

At least we know a solid time to take the disappointment. Rather than hold out hope too long after

dunkzilla · Sep 17, 2020

ExcitableBoy said:
This can't go as bad as the ps5 preoders surely? Hahahaha.

I got one of those fairly easily last night. I predict this will be worse.

Tora · Sep 17, 2020

Didn't sleep great but the buzz from the 3080/Ps5 is carrying me through the gym haha

Schnitzelfee · Sep 17, 2020

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Dracil · Sep 17, 2020

Oof that $200 import tax to order from Amazon.de

Megasoum · Sep 17, 2020

I'm not even seeing the cards on Amazon.ca

Between that and trying to buy the new iPad coming out tomorrow, Amazon has been weirdly terrible at giving me any kind of good results.

red731 · Sep 17, 2020

So...EVGA?

Chairmanchuck (另一个我) · Sep 17, 2020

I am waiting for the Gigabyte.

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

If you thought the thirst for Rtx 3080 was bad

Got the Shakes · Sep 17, 2020

dunkzilla said:
I got one of those fairly easily last night. I predict this will be worse.

Same here. I snagged one from Walmart pretty easily. I expect the 3080 to be up for a fraction of the time that PS5 preorders were.

Deleted member 2172 · Sep 17, 2020

Wish there was more information on when UK websites will launch em. Unless I missed it?

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

Chaz said:
Wish there was more information on when UK websites will launch em. Unless I missed it?

2PM

Carian Knight · Sep 17, 2020

amazon.de pls release the Giga Gaming OC already.

Stacey · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
If you thought the first for Rtx 3080 was bad

Haha Sony are gonna make bank.

Bony Manifesto · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
Sorry yea I meant 3x8 pin.
My question was basically the 2 pin EVGA model and the 3 pin MSI model only have a £30 difference, and in that case if I should go for the 3 pin MSI model.

If you're from the UK, then definitely the MSI (unless it's shit, but we'll have to wait for the reviews for that). As great as the EVGA warranty is in the US, it's a pain in the arse in the UK as they have no presence in the country any more, so in order to do a warranty return, you have to ship it (at your own expense) to Germany. And I can only imagine it's going to be even more of a hassle post-Brexit.

lordkosc · Sep 17, 2020

Just woke up...

oh hey look a new thread!

oh hey look 30 new pages!

D:

Good Luck today , everyone!

alienups · Sep 17, 2020

Is there a list somewhere which AIB cards require a 2 or a 3x8 pin ? I can fit in a 3x8 one but it's pretty awkward.

Nooblet · Sep 17, 2020

Bony Manifesto said:
If you're from the UK, then definitely the MSI (unless it's shit, but we'll have to wait for the reviews for that). As great as the EVGA warranty is in the US, it's a pain in the arse in the UK as they have no presence in the country any more, so in order to do a warranty return, you have to ship it (at your own expense) to Germany. And I can only imagine it's going to be even more of a hassle post-Brexit.

Well as far as I know we don't really have to worry about that as all the warranty and customer service goes through the shops in UK.

Deleted member 2172 · Sep 17, 2020

Nooblet said:
2PM

Thank you!

xoxoclvbs · Sep 17, 2020

Good luck gang!

Astandahl · Sep 17, 2020

Got the XC 3 for 759 euro. Not too bad.

Alexalder · Sep 17, 2020

Bony Manifesto said:
If you're from the UK, then definitely the MSI (unless it's shit, but we'll have to wait for the reviews for that). As great as the EVGA warranty is in the US, it's a pain in the arse in the UK as they have no presence in the country any more, so in order to do a warranty return, you have to ship it (at your own expense) to Germany. And I can only imagine it's going to be even more of a hassle post-Brexit.

You don't really care about manufacturer warranty in europe, you chat amazon and they send you a new one in 24h

xenocide · Sep 17, 2020

alienups said:
Is there a list somewhere which AIB cards require a 2 or a 3x8 pin ? I can fit in a 3x8 one but it's pretty awkward.

Looking at the ones on Newegg, I haven't seen 1 that has 3x8. Newegg has images of quite a few of the AIB cards, so you can get an idea.

EDIT: Looks like the eVGA FTW3 cards might require 3. Also maybe the ASUS ROG STRIX model. I imagine only the highest factory OC models would even bother.

Dreathlock · Sep 17, 2020

Gushu said:
The adjusted the price oh the EVGA cards on amazon.de. Go Go Go! 840€ for the FTW3 Ultra

Not a launch card tho. I will leave this as my backup and try to snag a MSI Trio

Is 840€ a good price for the FTW3 Ultra? How are noise levels on these FTW cards compared to FE´s in the past?

mogster7777 · Sep 17, 2020

When can I preorder the FE edition on Nvidias website in the U.K. and will it get sold out? Are they even expected to get more in or restock them afterwards if it does or is it some one time limited edition?

I don't care for the FE much I just want the adapter it comes with so I can connect it easily to my PSU rather than faffing about trying to figure out what pins i need or cables with another edition of the card, as they don't come with the adapter apparently only the FE does.

Revan Ren · Sep 17, 2020

I went into the Best Buy in Baton Rouge yesterday morning to ask about stock numbers, and the rep said all their 3080s had been pre-ordered.

wwm0nkey · Sep 17, 2020

Revan Ren said:
I went into the Best Buy in Baton Rouge yesterday morning to ask about stock numbers, and the rep said all their 3080s had been pre-ordered.

The person you talked to had no clue what they were saying

Schnitzelfee · Sep 17, 2020

mogster7777 said:
When can I preorder the FE edition on Nvidias website in the U.K. and will it get sold out? Are they even expected to get more in or restock them afterwards if it does or is it some one time limited edition?

I don't care for the FE much I just want the adapter it comes with so I can connect it easily to my PSU rather than faffing about trying to figure out what pins i need or cables with another edition of the card, as they don't come with the adapter apparently only the FE does.

The other cards dont come with the adapter cause they dont need one, they use the standard 8 pin PCIE connectors

so you dont need any special cables, just the ones your PSU already has

fulltimepanda · Sep 17, 2020

Revan Ren said:
I went into the Best Buy in Baton Rouge yesterday morning to ask about stock numbers, and the rep said all their 3080s had been pre-ordered.

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