I ordered a out 5 days before it arrived, got lucky with 3080s in stock. The company I ordered from also have a 4 week wait minimum on 3080s now
RTX 3080
- Thread starter GeaCon
- Start date
Lol nah, you can have that ‘livin the Dream’ thing.
I spent long enough as a Product Director in a Software company that happened to also source its own hardware including bespoke screens, PC’s and PSU’s etc.
You can imagine the how our customers took it when their £3 million order that was pencilled in for 12 weeks, jumped out to 25 weeks lol.
I would advise you treat yourself to a very good whiskey for Christmas.
@AgentCooper nah, will skip on that, there is a 3060 TI with my name on it (once all fun and games end lol).
ive still got a 1060Im still rocking a 1080
Same here but playing Valhalla with no problemsive still got a 1060
970 here, so a 3080 is going to feel like a rocket launch of an upgrade!ive still got a 1060
SpyderTracks
We love you Ukraine
OMG, strap in when you get it!
BetFin
Bronze Level Poster
Same as me! Honestly cannot wait.
dammit, you beat me, I wanted to continue with my 1050Ti! though mine is still slower than 970 is most cases
Stevewtw
Bronze Level Poster
I'VE GIVEN UP (after 52 working days)
Way too much uncertainly at PCS and indeed globally for 3080s to keep it my order. I've removed the ASUS Strix from my system build (still keeping my AMD 5900x) in the hope of getting it delivered in a couple of weeks. I've just been offered a ASUS 3080 TUF OC for £1050 from a scalper. Would you go for it? My other option it to stick my current 2080 into my new PCS system and wait for the 3080 situation to stabilise.
Way too much uncertainly at PCS and indeed globally for 3080s to keep it my order. I've removed the ASUS Strix from my system build (still keeping my AMD 5900x) in the hope of getting it delivered in a couple of weeks. I've just been offered a ASUS 3080 TUF OC for £1050 from a scalper. Would you go for it? My other option it to stick my current 2080 into my new PCS system and wait for the 3080 situation to stabilise.
Nice to see the 970 getting a few mentions over the past couple of pages on this thread. I had (and still have safely stored in a box) the MSI variant with the large bit of red paintwork around one fan and go-faster stripes. That card served me very well.
Stick with the 2080, man. Don’t put profit in a scalper’s pocket 👍
SpyderTracks
We love you Ukraine
As @AgentCooper says, stick with the 2080 until next year when stocks settle down a bit.
Scalpers are only successful when someone is willing to buy at their rediculous prices. The 2080 is still a very capable card, keep it going for a couple more months.
I run an EVGA 2060 Super, I play 90% of all games at 1080/1440p mixed high/ultra settings above 60fps at all times.
I am aiming to purchase a 3070 when stocks settle, it isn't a requirement as of yet as I have literally no troubles with performance.
Stick with the 2080 and don't pay these daft prices for graphics card that will reach MSRP within a matter of weeks/months.
Last edited:
As has been said stick with current 2080.
is your 2080 hitting 98% and failing to provide great detail on Custom settings?
I would wait for the 3080 Ti, then laugh at the early adopters with their ‘lesser’ cards.
There is always overclocking the 2080 if you want to squeeze that extra % of perceived performance.
for me, I am waiting on the lowly 3060 Ti, and seeing if the one with 12gb memory is produced (it exists on the HP driver list)
for 3070 there are further rumours of the Ti version with 16gb memory.
definitely waiting for everything to develop.
Last edited:
Yes, it needs to be on otherwise you get like 15fps. On quality mode i was around 50, on performance and ultra performance mode it goes up to 60 and 70 but you start to notice the changes of the resolution. In the end i decided to remove some effects that i don't like or i don't think make the game look better. I turned off motion blur, film grain, depth of field. Also the reflections are a bit over the top, with RTX the asphalt looks so reflective, like it's raining all the time. I only kept RTX for shadows and lighting, it just look better for me. I reduced also the cascade shadows resolution and screen space reflections too, can't really notice the difference and i'm costantly above 60 fps now.
i had an AMD FX-8350 and a 970 and yes, it's like night and day you won't be disappointed. Beside gaming, i noticed a HUGE difference while rendering videos and overall speed and responsiveness.
On 50 waiting days with the below build, has anyone received similar builds so far? Still holding out for Christmas delivery!
| Case | BE QUIET! DARK BASE PRO 900 REV. 2 FULL TOWER GAMING CASE
|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™ i9 14 Core Processor i9-10940X (3.3GHz) 19.25MB Cache |
| Motherboard | ASUS® ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE: DDR4, 6Gb/s, CrossFireX/SLI, Wi-Fi AC - ARGB Ready
|
| Memory (RAM) | 64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB) |
| Graphics Card | 10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 |
| 1st Storage Drive | 4TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW) |
| 2nd Storage Drive | 4TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW) |
| DVD/BLU-RAY Drive | NOT REQUIRED |
| Power Supply | CORSAIR 1600W PRO SERIES™ TITANIUM AX1600i DIGITAL MODULAR PSU |
| Power Cable | 1 x 1 Metre IEC C19 UK Power Cable |
| Processor Cooling | Corsair H115i PRO Cooler w/ PCS Ultra Quiet Fans
|
| Thermal Paste | ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND |
| Sound Card | ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) |
| Network Card | 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED) |
| Wireless Network Card | ASUS PCE-AX58BT Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2400Mbps/5GHz, 600Mbps/2.4GHz |
| USB/Thunderbolt Options | MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001] |
| Operating System Language | United Kingdom - English Language |
| Windows Recovery Media | Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account |
| Office Software | FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required) |
| Anti-Virus | BullGuard™ Internet Security - 3 User, 1 Year |
| Browser | Google Chrome™ |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Corsair K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard (UK) |
| Mouse | Razer® Deathadder V2 Gaming Mouse |
| Mouse Pad | PCS Mouse Mat - XXL |
| Surge Protection | 6 Socket 2m Surge Protector |
| Warranty | 3 Year Platinum Warranty (3 Year Collect & Return, 3 Year Parts, 3 Year labour) |
| Home Installation | NONE |
| Delivery | STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI) |
| Build Time | Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days |
| Promotional Item | Get CoD:Cold War & 1YR GeForce Now w/ select RTX Graphics Cards |
| Promotional Item | Get Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with select SAMSUNG SSDs! |
Martinr36
MOST VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Check out this threadOn 50 waiting days with the below build, has anyone received similar builds so far? Still holding out for Christmas delivery!
Case BE QUIET! DARK BASE PRO 900 REV. 2 FULL TOWER GAMING CASE
Change to: THERMALTAKE CORE X71 TEMPERED GLASS EDITION GAMING CASEProcessor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i9 14 Core Processor i9-10940X (3.3GHz) 19.25MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE: DDR4, 6Gb/s, CrossFireX/SLI, Wi-Fi AC - ARGB Ready
Change to: ASUS® ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II: ATX, USB 3.2, SATA 6 GB/s, Wi-Fi AC - ARGB ReadyMemory (RAM) 64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB) Graphics Card 10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 1st Storage Drive 4TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW) 2nd Storage Drive 4TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW) DVD/BLU-RAY Drive NOT REQUIRED Power Supply CORSAIR 1600W PRO SERIES™ TITANIUM AX1600i DIGITAL MODULAR PSU Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre IEC C19 UK Power Cable Processor Cooling Corsair H115i PRO Cooler w/ PCS Ultra Quiet Fans
Change to: Corsair H115i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU CoolerThermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND Sound Card ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) Network Card 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED) Wireless Network Card ASUS PCE-AX58BT Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2400Mbps/5GHz, 600Mbps/2.4GHz USB/Thunderbolt Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS Operating System Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001] Operating System Language United Kingdom - English Language Windows Recovery Media Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account Office Software FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required) Anti-Virus BullGuard™ Internet Security - 3 User, 1 Year Browser Google Chrome™ Keyboard & Mouse Corsair K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard (UK) Mouse Razer® Deathadder V2 Gaming Mouse Mouse Pad PCS Mouse Mat - XXL Surge Protection 6 Socket 2m Surge Protector Warranty 3 Year Platinum Warranty (3 Year Collect & Return, 3 Year Parts, 3 Year labour) Home Installation NONE Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI) Build Time Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days Promotional Item Get CoD:Cold War & 1YR GeForce Now w/ select RTX Graphics Cards Promotional Item Get Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with select SAMSUNG SSDs!
PCS Posts on RTX3080 stock position
Hoping to bring some light to this situation, I have been trying to buy my own 3000 series card. Shedding blood, sweat and tears providing around the clock support. Here is the answer from purchasing and I thought it was worth a laugh. Our purchasing team is working around the clock, we are...
jamiephillips909
Godlike
i would not out of principle i cant stand scalping so to buy one for a marked up price just encourages it but each to there own