Switch 3080 to 3090 for a faster build?

szico_vii

Bronze Level Poster
Day 68 now - have caved and upgraded from the 3080 strix to the 3090 as was told that would be quicker. Been waiting long enough to save the extra money and its overkill but my patience (and old pc) have given out. Let's hope it does actually improve the order time
 

Stephen M

Author Level
It was already an 850. Pcs seems to think the build only needed 698w and tried to make me pick a 750w
The configurator goes for the minimum needed for a build and while it is not wrong, can be a false economy.

698 W would mean a 750 W PSU running at 93% under full load. Running anything at 90+% of capacity will shorten its life. A bigger PSU should last longer plus leaves room for future upgrades.
 

oliverlmao

New member
Switched my 3080 order to 3090 yesterday. Had only been waiting for 8 working days but after finding out I'm not going back to work until May (at the earliest) I figured I'd upgrade on the off-chance it comes earlier.
 

RobertCrentis146

Active member
I am on 3080 + 5950x, considering switching to 3090 as the wait times for the 3080 seem to be 90 days +. I've only been waiting 8 working days so far though. Anyone know how much switching will reduce the wait time by?
 

Simms1992

Active member
I am on 3080 + 5950x, considering switching to 3090 as the wait times for the 3080 seem to be 90 days +. I've only been waiting 8 working days so far though. Anyone know how much switching will reduce the wait time by?
Other option is the 6900, PCS told me the waiting times were much shorter.
 
How long have you been waiting for RTX 3090 build?
If your build has been dispatched, how long did it take?

Same as RTX 3080, I believe many people are still waiting for RTX 3090's restock.
I hope this thread will give a general idea of the time frame with 3090.

Currently, I am on the 41st day of pre-production.

Thanks!
 

MarcMorrow138

Active member
I am on day 36, changed to 3090 today from the 3080. Was chatting with support, there is a backlog of 1700+ 3080 and 160 waiting for the 3090.

They said I can expect to wait another 1-2 months.
 
I am on day 36, changed to 3090 today from the 3080. Was chatting with support, there is a backlog of 1700+ 3080 and 160 waiting for the 3090.

They said I can expect to wait another 1-2 months.
1700+ !? That's...a lot.

1-2 months sound actually better than I expected.
Good to know. Thanks!
 

MarcMorrow138

Active member
Mine went into build yesterday, on day 37, 3090 with 5800x. The original order was for the 3080 but upgraded to the 3090 on day 36. In QC & Testing now.

Hopefully, for the rest of you, they received a large batch of GPU's yesterday. When I contacted them before changing the order the only thing they had in stock was the strix 3090. They also told me there was 160+ in the queue for the 3090 so not sure how mine is getting built. Not complaining though :)
 

Bonni3

New member
Afternoon all, I am also waiting on my build with the Strix 3090.

Fingers crossed they get a batch delivered.

Patiently waiting.
 

Calibos

Bronze Level Poster
Mine went into build yesterday, on day 37, 3090 with 5800x. The original order was for the 3080 but upgraded to the 3090 on day 36. In QC & Testing now.

Hopefully, for the rest of you, they received a large batch of GPU's yesterday. When I contacted them before changing the order the only thing they had in stock was the strix 3090. They also told me there was 160+ in the queue for the 3090 so not sure how mine is getting built. Not complaining though :)
I think I read it goes on main order submission date. ie. They'll fulfill your 37 day old order which you just switched to a 3090 before more recent orders that always had a 3090 ordered
 
Mine went into build yesterday, on day 37, 3090 with 5800x. The original order was for the 3080 but upgraded to the 3090 on day 36. In QC & Testing now.

Hopefully, for the rest of you, they received a large batch of GPU's yesterday. When I contacted them before changing the order the only thing they had in stock was the strix 3090. They also told me there was 160+ in the queue for the 3090 so not sure how mine is getting built. Not complaining though :)
That's great! I am happy for you.
I ordered mine in Spain (3090 with 5950X), so the situation might be a bit different, but I hope to get it before summer :D

Anyway, enjoy your new PC!
 
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