Dumb... I can't step-up from a 3060 to a 3060 Ti. There's not many options for 200-210mm video cards, and only those two meet the the requirement in EVGA's 3000 series line-up. Would love to step-up to a 3060 Ti.

I take it back, looks like you can step up to 3060ti from a 3050. They updated the table in step-up overview page.

Must have not been in stock when I joined the queue :(

The original post showed a 3060ti FTW3

Step-Up Inventory List:


Currently shows 'in-stock' for Europe but not North America when you go to the step-up main page and scroll to the section labeled "STEP-UP INVENTORY - WHAT CAN I STEP-UP TO?"

I would have much rather stepped up to a 3060ti instead of a 3060.

Doesn't look like any 2 fan cards are listed anywhere which is what you were looking for so kindof a moot point from your perspective... Sorry about that.

WeirdG

stephanemi
The original post showed a 3060ti FTW3

Step-Up Inventory List:


Currently shows 'in-stock' for Europe but not North America when you go to the step-up main page and scroll to the section labeled "STEP-UP INVENTORY - WHAT CAN I STEP-UP TO?"

I would have much rather stepped up to a 3060ti instead of a 3060.

Doesn't look like any 2 fan cards are listed anywhere which is what you were looking for so kindof a moot point from your perspective... Sorry about that.

Exactly... the 3060 is the two fan version, but I just purchased that two weeks ago and it's frequently in-stock on the EVGA site and at my local stores. The two fan version of the 3060 Ti is difficult to find. I only see scalpers selling it and they sell it for about $300-400 more than the 3060.

Funny my friend has the opposite problem. He got a 3060ti two fan model from a Newegg shuffle but wants a 3-fan version due to better thermals and being just within the size threshold to fit in his ITX case.

since the 3090 can step-up to the 3090 Ti, I wonder why 3080 can't do the same like 3080 to 3080 Ti since the 3080 Ti performs similar to the 3090 but half the vram

I was curious about it though

@EVGA_LeeM In the past the top cards ie RTX 3090, has always qualified for the Step up program, why not now since the RTX 3090 ti has released?
 
geforce 30 series familyThis product is not available for Step-Up. Please read the terms and conditions of our Step-Up program.

BlackBeard
@EVGA_LeeM In the past the top cards ie RTX 3090, has always qualified for the Step up program, why not now since the RTX 3090 ti has released?
 
geforce 30 series familyThis product is not available for Step-Up. Please read the terms and conditions of our Step-Up program.

https://www.evga.com/support/stepup/

I believe you can still step up to the 3090ti. It's just not shown because you didnt register your card 14 days after purchase. I believe they state you need to buy the extended warranty and then you'll have access to the Step up. Strange right? That's what I remember reading in the fine print.


I believe the same thing happened to me:

Place Purchased: EVGA
Purchase Date*: 02/26/2022
Date Registered: 3/19/2022 10:10:20 PM

I wasn't in a hurry to register the card as it sat in a box for 2 weeks or more before I could get other parts like a mb and cpu and ram..

Also had no idea their was a rush to register! Haha

And I've been using evga for decades.

I've never registered something first before using it and making sure it works and I was gona keep it... as in I thought I had 30 days to return encase I changed my mind.. or found a 3080ti ftw3 ultra in stock.. nope.. 14 return window at evga.. and 14 day register window or you must buy extended warranty if you want Step up options.

Anyways.. call evga first before blowing Like $160 for a 5 year warranty for nothing if that's not the issue.

FCHunter
I hope the 3080 becomes available for a step up in the US. I got till early next month to decide if I want to step up from a 3060ti, and I'm not sure the 3070ti is worth it.

I've got until July 4th. I bought a 3070TI and while it's definitely an improvement over the 2070 I'd like to step up to a 3080.

tapsuedonym
As you know, GPU prices are coming down and EVGA is selling many of its stock with instant rebates. But those wishing to step up cannot apply any promotions and have to use the MSRP price difference for their calculations. Even worse, any original discounts are deducted from the trade-in MSRP, so the amount you have to pay increases. So I want to know, has EVGA ever adjusted the MSRP of its GPU products to match market prices instead of just offering discounts? I assume that would never happen because that affects prices for sellers like newegg.

The discount allows EVGA to adjust the pricing accordingly, including taking it away and charging MSRP, without having to touch/update the MSRP all the time. Think of the discount as a promotional campaign. Therefore, the simple answer to your question is No, EVGA will not change the MSRP at this point.

FCHunter
Looks like I'm stepping up 3060ti to 3070ti. only have till Saturday for this, and I doubt the 3080 will be available before then. Seems like winning the Newegg shuffle was actually a curse.

3080 is available right now to order via this link  for $869. Would be nice to step up to it, right? Well, not according to EVGA. If you want to step-up to 3080 you are welcome to pay $1299. 
 
 

now that you have stock of everything when will we get to step up to cards that aren't the most expensive options you have and give us more options.

the_Scarlet_one

zenuke
now that you have stock of everything when will we get to step up to cards that aren't the most expensive options you have and give us more options.

EVGA will usually only release one model card for the duration of a lifecycle, accept in extenuating circumstances.

As the step up program is a “nice to have” I would not suggest anyone to hold their breath on getting more models added to the line up.

If I were EVGA I wouldn't hold my breath on customers to stay loyal after the way they treat them with step-up policies.

Is the STEP-UP program still available or has it been canceled given the current stance EVGA has wrt gpus? 
 
 

Look at Post #1
 
 
step-up inventory was always separate from the retail inventory & RMA inventory
 
Seems EVGA still has some items listed on the page

 
 
https://www.evga.com/support/stepup/


look at what is available: (under)

Step-Up Inventory - What can I Step-Up to?
 
then go up the page to see what your current GPU might qualify for ---> New restrictions on Step-Up availability:

WINTERS_SP
Have this message in my registered product: EVGA RT-3060 Ti FTW3
 
This product is not available for Step-Up, past 90 day window (Ended:4/10/2022)
 
i DONT know how to choose a new product for STEP-UP..?? Almost all cards: OUT OF STOCK

 
EVGA is out of the GPU business. Step Up is dead.