I'm an elite partner i hope i will be able to finally get a gpu, i had no luck in 2021 :( couldn't even queue up

Dear Evga , Please understand that you are killing the gamer community by making multiple cards and not allowing us ( gamer's ) to purchase them without jumping through multiple hoops !!! Elite member or long time supporter does not matter to you.I really hope when this 3050 card comes out you will have the stock needed to fully fill all in need.Furthermore fix stock before announcing other cards launch to just have paper launch's . Thanks

You could always start your own AIB and tell Nvidia that you refuse to make their products because people are salty.

I'm still hoping for my 3060Ti.  Been in the queue since March 2021.  Missed my chance at a 3060 Non-Ti thanks to my mail collector not forwarding me the email.

snoopy3525
Wouldn't be surprised if you could do *some* 1440p gaming with a 3050.  Of course, depending on the game and Graphic Settings. As others have said, DLSS will assist in keeping the FPS up a bit.
 
If you want a card right now and can't get anything better, I'd try going for a 3050 then initiate a step-up.  You'll be dropping a few extra bucks out of pocket for the whole process (shipping to/from EVGA, paying the difference) but still a lot cheaper than any scalping prices.

Depending upon the card you are actually aiming for, don't necessarily count on Step-Up getting you there.  EVGA has implemented some clearly defined upgrade paths in their revised Step-Up program rules.  The 3050 may not get you all the way up... 

This is my first time buying a card through EVGA. I was hoping to get one shipped to a relative in the US but it kept leading me to this site. May I know where the cards are going to be shipped from? I want to know cause I might have relative in that country so I can dodge the tax I'll have to pay if I have it shipped to my country.
 
This is going to be my first GPU as I only started thinking about getting one in 2021 (sucky timing). I really want this over the AMD 6500 XT but I wonder if it really would be easier to get the AMD one because of the 4GB vram .... wish they had released both on the same day just so I have a choice. My worry is that I can get the AMD one on the release date but by the time NVIDIA releases the 3050 I won't be able to order the AMD one anymore.
 
PS My only goal is 1080P gaming, which is why I'm really looking forward to both GPUs

kimmandy36
This is my first time buying a card through EVGA. I was hoping to get one shipped to a relative in the US but it kept leading me to this site. May I know where the cards are going to be shipped from? I want to know cause I might have relative in that country so I can dodge the tax I'll have to pay if I have it shipped to my country.
 
This is going to be my first GPU as I only started thinking about getting one in 2021 (sucky timing). I really want this over the AMD 6500 XT but I wonder if it really would be easier to get the AMD one because of the 4GB vram .... wish they had released both on the same day just so I have a choice. My worry is that I can get the AMD one on the release date but by the time NVIDIA releases the 3050 I won't be able to order the AMD one anymore.
 
PS My only goal is 1080P gaming, which is why I'm really looking forward to both GPUs

In the US, I believe items are still being shipped out of their distribution center in California.

volcom0903
I bet i can see the future...
 
Jan 27th 3050 releases at 12:00am @ $249.99
Jan 27th 12:04am - Sold out
Jan 27th 9:12am - Ebay @ $699.69
EZ future reader here

I'm just praying that EVGA uses a queue system paired with bot protection and manual purchase verification (I.E a real person looks over each and every purchase to make sure it was bought fairly) so everyone has a equal chance at buying it.
 
This will be the first time I'll (or at least will try to) buy a GPU on launch day. I don't have my hopes very high though given how the last dozen or so have gone thus far.

I'm really hoping to be able to purchase this card!  EVA FTW.

Gtravis99
Well I wonder if they will do a 3050 ti after the 3050 release. Some say the 3050 will be a little bit better than a 1660 super but who really knows it’s just what I heard. so would it actually be a rtx 2050. Was there a 2050 desktop? Anyways I am sure if you blink on release day you will miss the opportunity to pick one up. I hope they make a bunch of them since I bet a lot people would like to upgrade me being One of them

If the performance is analogous to mobile versions, then 3050 will be neck-and-neck with 1660 super (not counting RT and DLSS). And there might be a 3050 Ti just like their mobile version.

DominatorVIP

volcom0903
I bet i can see the future...
 
Jan 27th 3050 releases at 12:00am @ $249.99
Jan 27th 12:04am - Sold out
Jan 27th 9:12am - Ebay @ $699.69
EZ future reader here

I'm just praying that EVGA uses a queue system paired with bot protection and manual purchase verification (I.E a real person looks over each and every purchase to make sure it was bought fairly) so everyone has a equal chance at buying it.
 
This will be the first time I'll (or at least will try to) buy a GPU on launch day. I don't have my hopes very high though given how the last dozen or so have gone thus far.

This will be my first time too ... as well as first time buying a GPU XD I'm kind of excited and dreading it XD

It will be nice if Nvidia/AMD/Intel figure out how to stop their devices from mining. Then regular peeps can buy cards again, and they can still make mining variants that sell for the ridiculous prices.

Boost_addict
Agree... mining is killing it on top of the most current supply chain/production.  Hopefully I can figure out how to get a legit chance for a new card without waiting years.  Still on a 1060 here which is barely adequate.
 

I am trying to find one for a friend. He is still stuck on a 1060 3GB with a 5900X + 64 GB RAM. 

goodgoodstudy

BLUESMAN68
Dear Evga , Please understand that you are killing the gamer community by making multiple cards and not allowing us ( gamer's ) to purchase them without jumping through multiple hoops !!! Elite member or long time supporter does not matter to you.I really hope when this 3050 card comes out you will have the stock needed to fully fill all in need.Furthermore fix stock before announcing other cards launch to just have paper launch's . Thanks

Dear member, please do understand that new products are created by nVidia.  nVidia only gives limited number of chips to each AIB.  Evga has no control over the chip amounts and selections.  Not making new products will NOT result an increase of existing products...
 
for example, nVidia gives 1000 units of 3060 chips to Evga a month and Evga sells them as soon as it's ready.  Then this month nVidia gives 1000 units of 3060 chips to Evga, and another 100 units of 3050 to Evga.  Are you suggesting Evga not making any new 3050 when the chips are available?  That won't help 3060, it will still be 1000.  You suggestion should be towards nVidia, not Evga.

This is great info. Thank you.

If not an entry level vid card, it might make a good backup card in case something goes down.