jdmwrxpower
If the 3080 20gb is real and not a rumor then the wait would be worth it for that. I imagine it would be 1k-1200.

I can't be the only one that thinks that paying 43% more--to say nothing of 72% more--for the same card with double the ram is absurd? We shouldn't be okay with even imagining such a thing.
 
I don't see how a 20GB 3080 could have any additional cores. There is already no room for a 3080 Ti between the 3080 and 3090. It would be a xTi card with at best ~10% higher performance than the x80 card, which would be a joke.
 
It seems to me that releasing a card with 94% of the performance of the 3090 with 20GB of VRAM would effectively kill the market for the 3090--especially considering the installation issues caused by the 3090's size.
 
I just don't see a 20GB 3080 being anything more than a double-VRAM card. And for that, even $1000 is ridiculous. Forget $1200.

This is beautiful. 240fps

colbylyons
Has anyone found even a hint regarding the replenishment of the inventories for the RTX 3080 & RTX 3090?  This is really turning out to be the most colossal screw-ups in the history of hardware launches.  You would think, if Nvidia could develop these GPU's, they might be able to prevent the bots from buying up all of the inventory.  I'm not even sure where all of the bots are trying to sell them.  There are a couple hundred on eBay, but I haven't found others.  If you have any idea, I'm all ears.  I already bought the water block from EK, which means I need anything, but a Founders addition.  The thing that really drives me crazy is that I cannot start working on bending the rigid tubes for my custom loop because I have no frame of reference pertaining to the card placement within the case.  ARG...  I know I'm not alone... so thanks for letting me vent.  

1-2 times a week for the 3080. Who knows about the '90

colbylyons
Has anyone found even a hint regarding the replenishment of the inventories for the RTX 3080 & RTX 3090?  This is really turning out to be the most colossal screw-ups in the history of hardware launches.  You would think, if Nvidia could develop these GPU's, they might be able to prevent the bots from buying up all of the inventory.  I'm not even sure where all of the bots are trying to sell them.  There are a couple hundred on eBay, but I haven't found others.  If you have any idea, I'm all ears.  I already bought the water block from EK, which means I need anything, but a Founders addition.  The thing that really drives me crazy is that I cannot start working on bending the rigid tubes for my custom loop because I have no frame of reference pertaining to the card placement within the case.  ARG...  I know I'm not alone... so thanks for letting me vent.  

Patience....

Lol

Would anyone from EVGA team know what the status of stock in EU is for 3090? When does shipping to retailers begin?
Saw local retailer put up EVGA's up to their list this morning, so wondering if something is on the horizon for us :)

Launch was the worst launch I have ever seen. Not only was stock stupid low. Best Buy got no cards from what i head and Microcenters had 8-16 cards each. I hate how EVGA was super secretive about the FTW launch. ASUS stated STRIX would NOT be out at launch EVGA said nothing about FTW. EVERYONE waiting in line for 24 hours was an enthusiast who makes good money. We have ZERO interest in getting a "budget" 3090. The word budget should not even be a thing for a 3090. NVIDIA markets it as a show off card yet EVGA had to make the XC cards the ugliest GPU i have ever seen and i have every gen EVGA card since 7 series. So not only did i spend a crazy amount on a GPU i got something that looks ugly in my case compared to the 2080 XC models. For 3090's there should ONLY be top tier cards. "budget" XC cards should be for lower tiers where people actually care about money. Us buying 3090's at launch wanted the best card possible and EVGA failed to deliver. I want 3 8pin power delivery and my 3090 logo to light up. So looks like ill be scalping my 3090 XC Ultra for a FTW or STRIX but after what EVGA pulled with this launch I am leaning towards STRIX. 

Whoever designed the XC 30 series is a joke, whoever thought "budget" 3090's for only option on release day is also a joke. Sucks i spent 24 hours outside and spent $1,700 to get something i do not want but then i see them selling for $2,500 or more so i will make money selling my ugly card. I guess this is what they wanted. EVGA just playing games and i do not like it

Ehigh09
Launch was the worst launch I have ever seen. Not only was stock stupid low. Best Buy got no cards from what i head and Microcenters had 8-16 cards each. I hate how EVGA was super secretive about the FTW launch. ASUS stated STRIX would NOT be out at launch EVGA said nothing about FTW. EVERYONE waiting in line for 24 hours was an enthusiast who makes good money. We have ZERO interest in getting a "budget" 3090. The word budget should not even be a thing for a 3090. NVIDIA markets it as a show off card yet EVGA had to make the XC cards the ugliest GPU i have ever seen and i have every gen EVGA card since 7 series. So not only did i spend a crazy amount on a GPU i got something that looks ugly in my case compared to the 2080 XC models. For 3090's there should ONLY be top tier cards. "budget" XC cards should be for lower tiers where people actually care about money. Us buying 3090's at launch wanted the best card possible and EVGA failed to deliver. I want 3 8pin power delivery and my 3090 logo to light up. So looks like ill be scalping my 3090 XC Ultra for a FTW or STRIX but after what EVGA pulled with this launch I am leaning towards STRIX. 

Whoever designed the XC 30 series is a joke, whoever thought "budget" 3090's for only option on release day is also a joke. Sucks i spent 24 hours outside and spent $1,700 to get something i do not want but then i see them selling for $2,500 or more so i will make money selling my ugly card. I guess this is what they wanted. EVGA just playing games and i do not like it

Regardless of manufacturer stock is low for ALL manufacturers, but hopefully Samsung is improving the number of NVIDIA GPU die yields and quality. 

rjohnson11

Ehigh09
Launch was the worst launch I have ever seen. Not only was stock stupid low. Best Buy got no cards from what i head and Microcenters had 8-16 cards each. I hate how EVGA was super secretive about the FTW launch. ASUS stated STRIX would NOT be out at launch EVGA said nothing about FTW. EVERYONE waiting in line for 24 hours was an enthusiast who makes good money. We have ZERO interest in getting a "budget" 3090. The word budget should not even be a thing for a 3090. NVIDIA markets it as a show off card yet EVGA had to make the XC cards the ugliest GPU i have ever seen and i have every gen EVGA card since 7 series. So not only did i spend a crazy amount on a GPU i got something that looks ugly in my case compared to the 2080 XC models. For 3090's there should ONLY be top tier cards. "budget" XC cards should be for lower tiers where people actually care about money. Us buying 3090's at launch wanted the best card possible and EVGA failed to deliver. I want 3 8pin power delivery and my 3090 logo to light up. So looks like ill be scalping my 3090 XC Ultra for a FTW or STRIX but after what EVGA pulled with this launch I am leaning towards STRIX. 

Whoever designed the XC 30 series is a joke, whoever thought "budget" 3090's for only option on release day is also a joke. Sucks i spent 24 hours outside and spent $1,700 to get something i do not want but then i see them selling for $2,500 or more so i will make money selling my ugly card. I guess this is what they wanted. EVGA just playing games and i do not like it

Regardless of manufacturer stock is low for ALL manufacturers, but hopefully Samsung is improving the number of NVIDIA GPU die yields and quality. 

I get low stock that does not give a reason for why EVGA was so hush on the FTW3 launch, why microcenter had zero FTW's (i was first in line and outside 24 hours). Andy why does the 30 series XC look like trash compared to the 20 series XC cards. ALL of this has nothing to do with stock and everything to do with EVGA doing stupid things that make no sense. Why would someone spending $1,500 plus want a "budget" card? And this is coming from someone who considers themselves an EVGA fanboy. I got the posters on my wall have always owned EVGA cards but this scenario i cannot get over or excuse.
 
EVGA is legit BEGGGING me to scalp the F out of this card to get a card with triple 8 pin and at least somewhat decent design. 

colbylyons
...there are tons of people out there that will end up purchasing Big Navi, simply because the performance will be close (or better in some cases) to Nvidia's RTX 3070 and RTX 3080.  They're clearly not going to come close to the RTX 3090. 

If the performance were better than the RTX 3080, then they would clearly come close to the RTX 3090. If the performance were identical to the RTX 3080 they would clearly come close to the RTX 3090, since the 3080 is close to the 3090.

Ouch

I don't think microcenter is likely to have a FTW3's any time soon I may go this week and see what I can figure out. Maybe they give me a voucher for the next FTW3 or strix in exchange for my XC3 plus the difference. Idk if evga would do a step a program for that maybe if I bought a 20 series. Not sure on that. I don't care what it takes or what it costs (within some reason) but spending this much I want the ftw3 or strix.

 
LMAO...
 

 

So EVGA, what week or month should we start pounding the F5 key to check on card availability again?
Or should I be asking the scalpers this question?

_7ucky_
I could've sworn I read a statement somewhere about how EVGA isn't going to sell 3080s on their site for the very near future until they can make it a better experience. Can't seem to find it now, though.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about and, if so, mind sharing a link?

They're going to try and list ampere cards on EVGAs website next week depending on how revamping the checkout experience goes. Per Jacob Freeman's twitter replies.