Sajin
From what people have been saying the astral is going to be replacing the strix. The strix is more lightweight and uses a plastic shroud this gen... https://youtu.be/RU0xUyKq...yTc9pFLBLjci&t=303

Well they are using the PTM7950 so you don't ever need to repaste and maybe they will only charge 500$ for that super huge cooler

I'm not paying $2000 for a card, but I'm pretty interested in the 5080 - but since I don't really need a new card yet,  I can wait to see if they release a "Ti"  version for the 5080 w/ more memory  ( it needs to have 24 gigs ) 

How much time do you guys think we will get to order on Nvidia's site when 1/30 comes?

aka_STEVE_b
I'm not paying $2000 for a card, but I'm pretty interested in the 5080 - but since I don't really need a new card yet,  I can wait to see if they release a "Ti"  version for the 5080 w/ more memory  ( it needs to have 24 gigs ) 

You may just want to see if there are some good used 4090s that become available after the Launch, The 5080 is going to flirt with the performance line so it can be sold in China , that market seems to be more important to Nvidia for sure . even a 5080 ti would probaly be gimped to meet those requirements , and as such will still loose to a 4090 in performance. 

Viper453
How much time do you guys think we will get to order on Nvidia's site when 1/30 comes?

There is no way of knowing if the Traffic will shut down the sales , I would think it will be better that it's a 2k card, less bots will be employed to buy these up this at these high prices, (plus the 1999 cards will be few and far between - More like 2199 and up) I would expect to see a much more calm day , almost like the 3090Ti launch , The 4090 Launch day had a good 2.5 hours of availability that morning in 2022. I've never seen this many cards and AIBs fully built before on the other launches.

 
I skipped the 4000 series, so I'd like to go 5090, and one that I can put a custom water block on. Depends what compatibility is available from EKWB (or whoever). Most likely NVidia Founders or ASUS. Also want to see how the cards handle, if there are any issues, and if the connectors are going to have issues with the amount of power running through there. A little horrified at that ASUS Astral taking 4 slots!
 

kraade

Viper453
How much time do you guys think we will get to order on Nvidia's site when 1/30 comes?

There is no way of knowing if the Traffic will shut down the sales , I would think it will be better that it's a 2k card, less bots will be employed to buy these up this at these high prices, (plus the 1999 cards will be few and far between - More like 2199 and up) I would expect to see a much more calm day , almost like the 3090Ti launch , The 4090 Launch day had a good 2.5 hours of availability that morning in 2022. I've never seen this many cards and AIBs fully built before on the other launches.

That sounds very reassuring:), I had a 4090 but tried to quit gaming last year for a new years resolution that failed of course lol. I am stuck with a 4080 super atm.

I'm good with my 4090.  Only way I'd consider going to 50xx series is if a 5070 can outperform the 4090 in all aspects.  We all know that's very doubtful. 

I will be waiting until 16gb ram is standard on 70 series. Unless a used one comes along at a price i cant refuse.

I may go for a 5070Ti or the 5080. Will see how well they perform doing what I would use them for. Maybe a xxxx super also. Will wait and see how much $$$$$ they are.