All the best everyone hope cards come soon and at good prices!

DIRTRAT11
10G-P5-3888-KR12/10/2020 9:16:37 AM PTNo
 
I've never done water cooling or a hybrid card before. When I looked at this product on the EVGA web site it had a link for the manual and the manual indicates the cards existing cooler needs removal. Does this card already have everything installed? Is the manual only instructions on how to add the kit to a non-hybrid card? Also I was wondering if you need a case designed for water cooling? Were do you normally mount the radiator/fans ?

The Hybrid kit is already preinstalled on the card, all you have to do is install the card itself & the radiator.  
 
There's a little guide that comes with the card, make sure you mount the radiator where at least half of it (if it's on the front of your case) is above the card itself to avoid pump whine & other heat-related issues.  I recommend mounting the radiator on the top of your case if at all possible.  I also recommend, if you have the room, doing Push/Pull with some good static-pressure fans used as Push, and using the eVGA fans as Pull/exhaust.  That's how I had my 1080 Ti FTW3 Hybrid setup, and having Push/Pull instead of just the default Push lowered my load temps by 4-10C depending on the game/benchmark being used.  I imagine that gap will be similar or larger on the 3080/3090 models given they have a 240mm radiator instead of a 120mm like the previous 3 generations of hybrid cards.

 
Hybrid cards are a "plug in & forget it" solution, much like CPU AIOs, you don't have to worry about anything once it's installed, except IO would cleaning the radiator occasionally (if you want to) every few months to keep it from getting dust build up that could result in a loss of performance/increase in temperature, which would result in worse clocks - if you do, use an air-can or air-compressor, and make sure you're blowing air through it the OPPOSITE way from how you have the fan blowing through it, so you're blowing anything stuck on the "intake" side back OUT and not further IN to the fins.
 
As Enewt said, please do be sure it & the radiator will FIT in your case before you buy it, it is not a small card, and the radiator is comparable in size to a CPU AIO of the 240mm variety.
 
Good luck, hopefully we both get our cards before Christmas.
 

Zephmeister
 
Basically, it's store credit when you purchase a product from EVGA :D

I'm assuming it's a 1 "buck" equals 1 store "dollar" ratio right?  If so, holy moly 128 would be a nice discount off my 3090 when the time comes.

Dabadger84

DIRTRAT11
10G-P5-3888-KR12/10/2020 9:16:37 AM PTNo
 
I've never done water cooling or a hybrid card before. When I looked at this product on the EVGA web site it had a link for the manual and the manual indicates the cards existing cooler needs removal. Does this card already have everything installed? Is the manual only instructions on how to add the kit to a non-hybrid card? Also I was wondering if you need a case designed for water cooling? Were do you normally mount the radiator/fans ?

The Hybrid kit is already preinstalled on the card, all you have to do is install the card itself & the radiator.  
 
There's a little guide that comes with the card, make sure you mount the radiator where at least half of it (if it's on the front of your case) is above the card itself to avoid pump whine & other heat-related issues.  I recommend mounting the radiator on the top of your case if at all possible.  I also recommend, if you have the room, doing Push/Pull with some good static-pressure fans used as Push, and using the eVGA fans as Pull/exhaust.  That's how I had my 1080 Ti FTW3 Hybrid setup, and having Push/Pull instead of just the default Push lowered my load temps by 4-10C depending on the game/benchmark being used.  I imagine that gap will be similar or larger on the 3080/3090 models given they have a 240mm radiator instead of a 120mm like the previous 3 generations of hybrid cards.

 
Good luck, hopefully we both get our cards before Christmas.
 

Zephmeister
 
Basically, it's store credit when you purchase a product from EVGA :D

I'm assuming it's a 1 "buck" equals 1 store "dollar" ratio right?  If so, holy moly 128 would be a nice discount off my 3090 when the time comes.

You are correct on the ratio.
 
Edit: The ebucks are applied to your account after 30 days. Figured I'd add that in there. :-) 

lochlanh
No movement on the 3070 XC3 Ultra today after all or are we still waiting?

It was supposed to receive a drop today.  Hopefully we will get more drops, information and reports this afternoon!

I wasn't originally planning on upgrading to a 30 series, but my 980 SC is finally starting to show its age - getting an occasional random black screen / device disconnect / device reconnect - so I decided it's time to upgrade to a 3080 before the 980 dies on me, since my gaming PC is also my work PC. Unfortunately, that means I didn't get in the queue until 11/29, so reading this thread and realizing how long it might be until I can get a new card has been a bit demoralizing (especially when I saw that I missed a Best Buy restock on Tuesday morning).
 
It's also a bit disheartening to see retailers I used to consider reputable taking advantage of the availability situation. Newegg marks the cards up $10 - $20 over MSRP and, on top of that, requires you to buy a combo when they do get cards in stock, and B&H has the ASUS TUF 3080 OC listed for $50 over MSRP.
 
Right now, my hopes are resting on the 3080 FTW3 Gaming at Best Buy which shows "Coming Soon" rather than "Out of Stock." Micro Center is 40 min. away, so I'm assuming that any stock they might get will already be gone by the time I can get there. I know Newegg announces drops on their twitter feed, but I'm not going to buy parts I don't need just to get my hands on a card, and I refuse to reward predatory retail practices. I just have to hope my 980 holds on until I can get my hands on a 3080.
 
Any tips other than check Best Buy diligently and pray?
 
 

jbaysingar
I wasn't originally planning on upgrading to a 30 series, but my 980 SC is finally starting to show its age - getting an occasional random black screen / device disconnect / device reconnect - so I decided it's time to upgrade to a 3080 before the 980 dies on me, since my gaming PC is also my work PC. Unfortunately, that means I didn't get in the queue until 11/29, so reading this thread and realizing how long it might be until I can get a new card has been a bit demoralizing (especially when I saw that I missed a Best Buy restock on Tuesday morning).
 
It's also a bit disheartening to see retailers I used to consider reputable taking advantage of the availability situation. Newegg marks the cards up $10 - $20 over MSRP and, on top of that, requires you to buy a combo when they do get cards in stock, and B&H has the ASUS TUF 3080 OC listed for $50 over MSRP.
 
Right now, my hopes are resting on the 3080 FTW3 Gaming at Best Buy which shows "Coming Soon" rather than "Out of Stock." Micro Center is 40 min. away, so I'm assuming that any stock they might get will already be gone by the time I can get there. I know Newegg announces drops on their twitter feed, but I'm not going to buy parts I don't need just to get my hands on a card, and I refuse to reward predatory retail practices. I just have to hope my 980 holds on until I can get my hands on a 3080.
 
Any tips other than check Best Buy diligently and pray?
 
 

Honestly, you're probably better off in the que. I'd avoid the scalpers at all costs if you don't mind the wait. No point in feeding their greed IMO.

jbaysingar
Any tips other than check Best Buy diligently and pray?

 
If I had a better idea, I wouldn't still be on this wall. 
 
I think you have the right idea...hunt with your F5 finger and keep the queue as a backstop.
 
Best of luck!

Dabadger84

DIRTRAT11
10G-P5-3888-KR12/10/2020 9:16:37 AM PTNo
 
I've never done water cooling or a hybrid card before. When I looked at this product on the EVGA web site it had a link for the manual and the manual indicates the cards existing cooler needs removal. Does this card already have everything installed? Is the manual only instructions on how to add the kit to a non-hybrid card? Also I was wondering if you need a case designed for water cooling? Were do you normally mount the radiator/fans ?

The Hybrid kit is already preinstalled on the card, all you have to do is install the card itself & the radiator.  
 
There's a little guide that comes with the card, make sure you mount the radiator where at least half of it (if it's on the front of your case) is above the card itself to avoid pump whine & other heat-related issues.  I recommend mounting the radiator on the top of your case if at all possible.  I also recommend, if you have the room, doing Push/Pull with some good static-pressure fans used as Push, and using the eVGA fans as Pull/exhaust.  That's how I had my 1080 Ti FTW3 Hybrid setup, and having Push/Pull instead of just the default Push lowered my load temps by 4-10C depending on the game/benchmark being used.  I imagine that gap will be similar or larger on the 3080/3090 models given they have a 240mm radiator instead of a 120mm like the previous 3 generations of hybrid cards.

 
Good luck, hopefully we both get our cards before Christmas.
 

 
I would be interested in the hybrid if it had the old 120mm rad.  Sadly, my current case just doesn't have room for a 240mm rad without modding it.  However, if your case supports it, then going for the hybrid makes a LOT of sense and it's really no more difficult to install than a regular air cooled card.  Just need to mount the radiator which certainly isn't rocket science.

GoldenZamboni
Damn, I am 37 seconds behind you for the 3090 ftw hybrid.

That sounds like you will be in the next drop (maybe even tomorrow as I will guarantee you that there are at least a few stragglers from today's drop).  

Ah I have discovered the "activity/pending" page - Apparently they won't be available til January - still cool though!  I can always use it for something on down the road, or if I don't order my card til January, free discount. lol