JAC1066
 
It's all about competing with AMD's RX 6800xt @ $1000.
Nvidia does not have a SKU between $700 and $1499 to compete. 
Enter the RTX 3080Ti @ $1000

They don't really need to compete with it though, at least not right now. The RDNA2 cards have 1st-gen RT performance, so those buying the 6900XT aren't going for RT anyway and just want raw raster horsepower.  The 3080Ti is inevitable, but launching it this soon is a mistake.  You're gonna piss off the 3090 crowd who see a $500 premium for 4GB more memory as offensive (especially just three months into the launch of the thing), and a sizable chunk of the 3080 crowd who could have used the extra performance of those CUDA cores, but couldn't justify the 100% markup over the 3080.
 
If they choose to compete with an inferior performing card at that price point with the 3080Ti, they're basically begging the community (still swamped with supply issues) to rip them apart, never mind the loss AIBs will feel as a glut of 3080s and 3090s suddenly flood the market in like-new condition so folks can up/downgrade to the 3080Ti instead; sure, the 3080Ti would sell wonderfully, but all that capacity and cards for the 3080 and (especially) 3090 will go to waste as the like-new models on secondary sites get snapped up first.  Choosing to compete with an inferior card at a lower price point (especially in the halo product lineup of the 6900XT/3090) so soon after launch shows remarkable shortsightedness.  They'd be much better served saving the 3080Ti until AMD sees more optimizations on the drivers and in games to improve their own RT performance, then counter-punch with the 3080Ti as a mid-cycle refresh to suck the wind out of their sails.
 
Now if they had positioned the 3090 as a Titan, then this would be a moot point...

Hello,
 
Just wanted to throw a quick greeting here as this seems like a pretty cool community, and throw some love at EVGA as they seem to be doing what they can to get their product in the hands of the end-user as opposed to re-sellers. Hopefully, I get a chance to show some appreciation financially soon, and good luck to everyone hoping to be notified on a card. 

I wonder if I replace the text of my system specs with an imagine if they might have an issue with me having 3 images, and text, in my signature *thinking head*
 
I intend to go assail... I mean search for, the UPS man in approximately 40 minutes as he is usually around the same locations at around 11-12 in the morning. 
 
Edit: I sense a JacobF "what's coming today" post incoming...

Welcome to the forums Litorth!
 

enewt
Welcome.  I hope you enjoy your stay (as much as one can while being on the watch for a card that should have been available for purchase three months ago...).

It was available 3 months ago, if you had a bot with a response time of less than 6 seconds 
 
 
 

Daily reminder for anyone that ends up getting a notification email today to purchase their queue-card:
DO NOT FORGET TO USE SOMEONE'S ASSOCIATE CODE - it is literally a free 5% off for you, all you have to do is put the code in during checkout!  That is $25-$100 off depending on the card you're purchasing!
 
And whoever's code you use gets free eVGA bucks in about 30 days ^_^
 

enewt
Why aren't you off in the front lawn practicing how to (politely) accost your UPS driver.  "Hello dear sir...how are you to...just GIVE IT TO ME!" 
 
We want a play by play later...please be truthful.  

He knows me, used to stop by my former workplace regularly during his shifts, all I gotta do is find him & he'll be happy I'm saving him the drive out to bumfork egypt to deliver my package. lol

GrandestFinale
In good news, new case came in today! It's bigger and sturdier (and heavier) than I thought (Antec Dark League DF600 FLUX) and the plastic covering the front fans - with PLENTY of side vents, mind you - is tinted rather than completely transparent like I'd been led to believe. Boutta transfer my build over, we'll see how she goes!

Nice.  Sounds like a good choice.  Sounds like a good project for a nice winter's day.  Good luck!

The 3060 Ti XC3 Gaming has dropped today...sounds like a bit of a straggler drop from Friday, but let's see how it plays out. 
 
Again, check your in-boxes early and often.
 

JustinGN

JAC1066
 
It's all about competing with AMD's RX 6800xt @ $1000.
Nvidia does not have a SKU between $700 and $1499 to compete. 
Enter the RTX 3080Ti @ $1000

They don't really need to compete with it though, at least not right now. The RDNA2 cards have 1st-gen RT performance, so those buying the 6900XT aren't going for RT anyway and just want raw raster horsepower.  The 3080Ti is inevitable, but launching it this soon is a mistake.  You're gonna piss off the 3090 crowd who see a $500 premium for 4GB more memory as offensive (especially just three months into the launch of the thing), and a sizable chunk of the 3080 crowd who could have used the extra performance of those CUDA cores, but couldn't justify the 100% markup over the 3080.
 
If they choose to compete with an inferior performing card at that price point with the 3080Ti, they're basically begging the community (still swamped with supply issues) to rip them apart, never mind the loss AIBs will feel as a glut of 3080s and 3090s suddenly flood the market in like-new condition so folks can up/downgrade to the 3080Ti instead; sure, the 3080Ti would sell wonderfully, but all that capacity and cards for the 3080 and (especially) 3090 will go to waste as the like-new models on secondary sites get snapped up first.  Choosing to compete with an inferior card at a lower price point (especially in the halo product lineup of the 6900XT/3090) so soon after launch shows remarkable shortsightedness.  They'd be much better served saving the 3080Ti until AMD sees more optimizations on the drivers and in games to improve their own RT performance, then counter-punch with the 3080Ti as a mid-cycle refresh to suck the wind out of their sails.

You're overthinking this as an enthusiast. You have to look at it from a business perspective. Nvidia's competitor just released a product at a price point they don't have a an answer for. The company has a hole in it's portfolio, they are leaving the door open for competition. Nvidia doesn't care if 3090 owners are upset, they already got there money (It's also part of the risk of being an early adopter). Nvidia's loyalty is not with it's customers, it's with it's share holders. It's a business and there business is to make money. They want 100% make share. No way Nvidia leaves the door open to AMD like Intel did. 
        

JustinGN

JAC1066
 
It's all about competing with AMD's RX 6800xt @ $1000.
Nvidia does not have a SKU between $700 and $1499 to compete. 
Enter the RTX 3080Ti @ $1000

They don't really need to compete with it though, at least not right now. The RDNA2 cards have 1st-gen RT performance, so those buying the 6900XT aren't going for RT anyway and just want raw raster horsepower.  The 3080Ti is inevitable, but launching it this soon is a mistake.  You're gonna piss off the 3090 crowd who see a $500 premium for 4GB more memory as offensive (especially just three months into the launch of the thing), and a sizable chunk of the 3080 crowd who could have used the extra performance of those CUDA cores, but couldn't justify the 100% markup over the 3080.
 
If they choose to compete with an inferior performing card at that price point with the 3080Ti, they're basically begging the community (still swamped with supply issues) to rip them apart, never mind the loss AIBs will feel as a glut of 3080s and 3090s suddenly flood the market in like-new condition so folks can up/downgrade to the 3080Ti instead; sure, the 3080Ti would sell wonderfully, but all that capacity and cards for the 3080 and (especially) 3090 will go to waste as the like-new models on secondary sites get snapped up first.  Choosing to compete with an inferior card at a lower price point (especially in the halo product lineup of the 6900XT/3090) so soon after launch shows remarkable shortsightedness.  They'd be much better served saving the 3080Ti until AMD sees more optimizations on the drivers and in games to improve their own RT performance, then counter-punch with the 3080Ti as a mid-cycle refresh to suck the wind out of their sails.
 
Now if they had positioned the 3090 as a Titan, then this would be a moot point...

FWIW, if they release a 3080ti at $1000, they could always release something later in 2021 at a $1300 price range.
 
I wouldn't put it pass them to do that if they really wanted to make more money or felt the need to.

Just got my notice for the 08G-P5-3663-KR.  I will be buying and using your code enewt.  Thanks for your work here.
 
12/1/2020 6:50:18 AM Yes
 

Gizmohenry
Just got my notice for the 08G-P5-3663-KR.  I will be buying and using your code enewt.  Thanks for your work here.

12/1/2020 6:50:18 AM Yes

 
Congratulations! Your watch is coming to a successful conclusion.  
 
Thanks for reporting back to the thread and for using my Associate’s Code for the 5% discount.  
 
I hope you enjoy your card!

Gizmohenry
Just got my notice for the 08G-P5-3663-KR.  I will be buying and using your code enewt.  Thanks for your work here.

12/1/2020 6:50:18 AM Yes
 

The queue must have only moved a few minutes because i'm at 6:59 and I have received nothing

skleidnbfoies

Gizmohenry
Just got my notice for the 08G-P5-3663-KR.  I will be buying and using your code enewt.  Thanks for your work here.

12/1/2020 6:50:18 AM Yes
 

The queue must have only moved a few minutes because i'm at 6:59 and I have received nothing

Usually how it works, yeah.

mizzer
 
Maybe just stragglers first and then the hoard! (one can hope )

Storms usually start with just a few drops; floods with just a ripple.  
 
Let's go!!!

JAC1066
Just got my notice for the 10G-P5-3897-KR
 
9/18/2020 7:29:50AM PT

It's on like donkey kong!
 
I never noticed before now, but the red on this RGB bar is amazing.  My phone camera does not do it justice:
 

 
It's a deep red not just "bright", people doing red-build themes will love it.