If the claw-hammer performance of the RTX 3080 isn't enough for you, you crazy person, then maybe the RTX 3090 in MSI Gaming X Trio format will be the card to sate your desires.
MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio Review
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MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio Review
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If the claw-hammer performance of the RTX 3080 isn't enough for you, you crazy person, then maybe the RTX 3090 in MSI Gaming X Trio format will be the card to sate your desires.
MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio Review
Well that is me pulling out for the 3090 purchase. I truly hoped that the leaked benchmarks were pre alpha drivers etc. Its impressive numbers, but the jump over a 3080 is just too small.
But, yeah it saves me a ton of cash im not even sure I want to bother with a 3080. Maybe ill pick up another 2080ti gaming X for hopes that Cyberpunk 2077 will support SLI.. one can hopefully dream.
However a question for TTL.
There are reports from many users of frequent crashes during gaming on the 3080. Perhaps you can verify if you experience the same for either 3080 or 3090. Perhaps thats for WYP to look into testing?
So far there is no word from Nvidia, but it seems the internet is awash with similar complaints.
But, yeah it saves me a ton of cash im not even sure I want to bother with a 3080. Maybe ill pick up another 2080ti gaming X for hopes that Cyberpunk 2077 will support SLI.. one can hopefully dream.
However a question for TTL.
There are reports from many users of frequent crashes during gaming on the 3080. Perhaps you can verify if you experience the same for either 3080 or 3090. Perhaps thats for WYP to look into testing?
So far there is no word from Nvidia, but it seems the internet is awash with similar complaints.
Agree with you Warchild I was hoping the 3090 was going to be better, and whilst it is a decent bit better than the 2080Ti, it's not £1400 - £1900 worth of better.
I will be skipping this series unless I have to replace a card due to a failure.
It will be interesting to see the AMD Card's reviews now.
I will be skipping this series unless I have to replace a card due to a failure.
It will be interesting to see the AMD Card's reviews now.
Greenback
Active member
If what's out there is correct the 3070 being 2080 performance, than it's not a big enough jump to upgrade my card, the 3080 for 1440 is double the fps so would be a nice upgrade but the difference between that and the 3090 i'd be hard to justify £250 over the 3080.
With your analogy with cars what card does the ford cortina driver get?
With your analogy with cars what card does the ford cortina driver get?
I think the 10xx users have a fantastic deal on their hands which ever way they go
3080 <-- --> 3090
but for 20xx, im not so sure. It goes back to the usual skip every other generation way of upgrading. Who knows though, more products will come. Now ill happily wait for AMD Big NaaaVEEEE
3080 <-- --> 3090
but for 20xx, im not so sure. It goes back to the usual skip every other generation way of upgrading. Who knows though, more products will come. Now ill happily wait for AMD Big NaaaVEEEE
AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
So this replaces the Titan RTX... without some of the features that Titan cards have been known for. And the 3080 replaces the 2080Ti, but has less VRAM.
AMD really have a chance to steal some market share from Nvidia.
AMD really have a chance to steal some market share from Nvidia.
I honestly think its a given. But, they have to get some good launch ready drivers.
Indeed. I'm on 1080ti @1440p and while I do not suffer now, a 3080 just seems like the way to ensure I dont end up in that situation any time soon AND get to play around with RTX and DLSS "for free" with the chance of a few games actually makes sensible use of it.
Now, if only there were available...
Perhaps someone knows this : What is the outlook regarding more FE cards? I have only heard about partner cards on restock situation - but not a word on FE at all.
KingNosser
Well-known member
Without doubt Big navi is coming for that card in my view Nvidia haven't done enough.
Time will tell but even early rumours last year were that amd were aiming at 50% above a 2080ti.
Oct 28th can't come soon enough but first amd have to take that single threaded performance crown from Intel
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SkinToxicated
New member
do feel a bit bit mislead that this was gonna as badass a gaming card (shown with the 8k 60fps showcase) as it is a rendering card.
Although i do have the money to get a 3090, i cant rationalise the cost from a gaming standpoint
We all know there will be a 3080S/Ti at some point, but I get the feeling the 3080 might not be Nvidia's flagship as long as 3080 owners might have liked (a complete guess would be by march 21)
As a 1080ti owner, im in the market for an upgrade and I want to be ready to rock n roll with a 3000 card for Cyberpunk (availablilty pending), so from a selfish point, i dont want a 3080S/Ti "too" soon if i go 3080.
my "dilema" is should i get a 3090 as a "safeguard purchase" so i know it wont be surpassed? (or there will be less chance of seeing 3090S/Ti than a 3080S/Ti)?
Although i do have the money to get a 3090, i cant rationalise the cost from a gaming standpoint
We all know there will be a 3080S/Ti at some point, but I get the feeling the 3080 might not be Nvidia's flagship as long as 3080 owners might have liked (a complete guess would be by march 21)
As a 1080ti owner, im in the market for an upgrade and I want to be ready to rock n roll with a 3000 card for Cyberpunk (availablilty pending), so from a selfish point, i dont want a 3080S/Ti "too" soon if i go 3080.
my "dilema" is should i get a 3090 as a "safeguard purchase" so i know it wont be surpassed? (or there will be less chance of seeing 3090S/Ti than a 3080S/Ti)?
AlienALX
Well-known member
Either buy a cheap 20 series card (if you can find someone desperate like I have) or wait and see what AMD have first.
Because you can bet your ass Nvidia have held something back for Justin.
I'd go for the 3080 or AMDs cards, I think it's best to just not worry if a card is iterated upon, new marginal upgrade cards coming out should only really be of concern to those who haven't upgraded for a while, at the end of the day they don't make your current card any slower, and the gains you'd get from an upgrade like these ones expected are going to be in the 4-8% range.
If you want a new GPU for Cyberpunk? Go for it imo, if you really like the game and smash it on launch you could end up putting more hours into gaming on your GPU in those few months than you spend on it for most of next year. The true value is in the experiences it gives you, personally. Those waiting 6 months *might*, maybe, get ~8% more for their money, but in your position, I assume playing the Cyberpunk storyline for the first time how it was meant to be played would be worth far more than that? idk, horses for courses.
If you want a new GPU for Cyberpunk? Go for it imo, if you really like the game and smash it on launch you could end up putting more hours into gaming on your GPU in those few months than you spend on it for most of next year. The true value is in the experiences it gives you, personally. Those waiting 6 months *might*, maybe, get ~8% more for their money, but in your position, I assume playing the Cyberpunk storyline for the first time how it was meant to be played would be worth far more than that? idk, horses for courses.
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KingNosser
Well-known member
I think even if you don't want to wait your going to have too for a bit, the 3080 is the sweet spot of the nvidia cards it'll be sold out for a while, so your at least see what amd has first.
I think for most of us looking forward to cyberpunk the experience in that game is key, me personally have been waiting for that game since they first announced they were developing it and that was a fair few years ago now.
Thou if you do decide to get a 3080 if you can't get the FE edition and want a card i don't feel you need to spend heavy on a top tier AIB to get decent performance out of it and you could save a small chunk by getting a more basic model
I think for most of us looking forward to cyberpunk the experience in that game is key, me personally have been waiting for that game since they first announced they were developing it and that was a fair few years ago now.
Thou if you do decide to get a 3080 if you can't get the FE edition and want a card i don't feel you need to spend heavy on a top tier AIB to get decent performance out of it and you could save a small chunk by getting a more basic model
SkinToxicated
New member
Agreed. Cyberpunk looks beautiful and is my primary reason/excuse to upgrade (the 1080ti is still a great card) and to enjoy higher frames in my other games.
I know the old addage "if you wait for the next thing, youll never buy anything"
i think i prefer to be in the situation of having a 3090 and when 3080S/Ti comes out with similar performance for £500 less over having a 3080 then seeing the 3080S/Ti come out a few months later, perform better for only 200quid more (obvs rough figures and time)
im not one of these guys that has to have the best and lastest stuff ( running a 1080ti and a 2700x here), but as an enthusiast, when i do upgrade, its a go big or go home type deal
i do hope im wrong and i will eat humble pie if it is the case, but i cant see AMD being able to compete, even less at top end, again happy to be proved wrong.
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
AlienALX
Well-known member
It won't match a 2080Ti.
If I remember Gigabyte leaked photo, the 3070 sits between the 2080ti and the 2080S.
So for a 1080ti user or lower, its still a good deal providing it holds its MRRP. Otherwise, AMD are smiling and rubbing their hands!
