So I'm reading a few new things regarding the strix card. 
1) 479.7 watt TDP
2)  it appears EVGA went with 6 POSCAPs on their FTW3 series (at least from 3080s I've seen). Meanwhile, ASUS TUF and Strix on both models are using pure MLCC.
 
In addition to this it seems like a better buy because:
1) More hdmi 2.1 ports
2) Will actually have 3rd party waterblocks available for it in October
 
I dont even have the card yet but already getting buyers remorse :(

Lets get Gamers Nexus Steve on the case

 
3090 lookin good. Has 2x MLCC in the middle which is key. Had to go to some foreign website to get this pic since apparently evga doesnt want to send any sample out for review               

Isn't dp 1.4 better than hdmi 2.1?

I was wondering the same thing as well

Huntercyril

tidus316
Isn't dp 1.4 better than hdmi 2.1?

Also HDMI 2.1 supports Variable Refresh Rate, which the whole point was to stop the huge pricing of the G-Sync panels that needs the chip which can increase cost by a lot. No real idea how things are but that's still a good step. Plus, NVIDIA made G-Sync compatible with many FreeSync Panels now, so... Not an issue anymore but might have been or might still be in some cases. 

What the Heck is G-Sync ultimate then if they no longer need a g-sync chip in the panels?

gravedigger78

Huntercyril

tidus316
Isn't dp 1.4 better than hdmi 2.1?

Also HDMI 2.1 supports Variable Refresh Rate, which the whole point was to stop the huge pricing of the G-Sync panels that needs the chip which can increase cost by a lot. No real idea how things are but that's still a good step. Plus, NVIDIA made G-Sync compatible with many FreeSync Panels now, so... Not an issue anymore but might have been or might still be in some cases. 

What the Heck is G-Sync ultimate then if they no longer need a g-sync chip in the panels?

Usually Gsync compatible range is from 40 to the refresh rate of the TV/monitor (e.g. 40-120). Gsync and Gsync ultimate are from 1 to the refresh rate of the TV/monitor (e.g. 1-120).
 
Gsync and Gsync ultimate are definitely better than Gsync compatible. I assume (possibly incorrectly) that VRR falls in line with Gsync compatible TVs/monitors.

arestavo

gravedigger78

Huntercyril

tidus316
Isn't dp 1.4 better than hdmi 2.1?

Also HDMI 2.1 supports Variable Refresh Rate, which the whole point was to stop the huge pricing of the G-Sync panels that needs the chip which can increase cost by a lot. No real idea how things are but that's still a good step. Plus, NVIDIA made G-Sync compatible with many FreeSync Panels now, so... Not an issue anymore but might have been or might still be in some cases. 

What the Heck is G-Sync ultimate then if they no longer need a g-sync chip in the panels?

Usually Gsync compatible range is from 40 to the refresh rate of the TV/monitor (e.g. 40-120). Gsync and Gsync ultimate are from 1 to the refresh rate of the TV/monitor (e.g. 1-120).
 
Gsync and Gsync ultimate are definitely better than Gsync compatible. I assume (possibly incorrectly) that VRR falls in line with Gsync compatible TVs/monitors.

I don't know about VRR to GSync compatible. That would make sense though. As for how experience go, that would depend totally on the panel. Some screen really make an effort to offert a G-Sync alike experience where you would barely notice the difference, others are less good at offering that said experience. But when I bought my screen, there was a 200€ gap between a non G-Sync and a G-Sync panel, with all the other features being the same. 400€ vs 600€ at that time. I ended up going for the 600€ ONLY because G-Sync and I play in High refresh rate. But that's.... not cheap. I'd rather look at reviews of panels and get a cheaper one even if it offers a slightly worse experience (like I said, on some good compatibles panels you barely notice it) than burning 200€ for the " NVIDIA G-Sync Tax ". That's 200€ I could have put in other components or just plain and simply spare.

jmehalik
No way to know at the moment, but its very likely, strix is gonna be a monster

All of the reviews seem to indicate this is the case.

After Evga since 2004 seriously considering the Strix this time around......I used to be a hard core Evga Mobo fan boy but switched over to Rampage and Extreme (vs Classified / Dark) a number of years ago......
 
Really am reluctant to switch to Asus GPU though.......although EK already has WB available for pre-order for Strix ;)

strix 30xx are not out yet, but even if its just 5% more fps, i dont like asus' customer service

well I have a pny 3090 on order will it also have the problem that some of these custom variants are facing once it hits 2ghz or higher clocks because without overclocking the 3080 variant is reaching about 1905 from one reviewer. I ordered since it was in stock and I should have it soon I was unsuccessful in ordering a 3090 FTW3 ultra

Honestly, I wouldnt even think it.

Call GN to do a Friday night smackdown between the 2. Call in the Kingpin
to do the finisher.

rjbarker
^^^^ Entertaining it as the EK Block is already available Pre Order......never been a fan of Evga Hydro's..(temps are always fantastic with EK Blcoks and easier re-sale re-installing Stock Air Cooler, although I end up with a bunch of Blocks....think I still have my 680's and 780Ti's ;)   ...although I know EK will come up with something for FTW U....just a matter of when......been trying to find out from them but only "crickets" so far..
 
AHowe....looks like were running similar Systems.....although Im still runing my old 1080Ti's !

No idea what my signature shows as I'm on a the phone and it dont show them. :(

Support is why I always went with EVGA up until the 2000 series because I couldn't get my hands on one of their cards fast enough. And when I needed support from that company, hot damn was it BAD. I won't say its name, but it's one most of us are probably familiar with.