I appreciate this is a forum based on wise financial decisions, but I've always been frugal and never bought a new graphics card before and I'd like to get on the front foot and be one of the first orders for the new Ampere launch this week. For anyone who has purchased at launch, where do we buy them? Just Umart or what? Preferably AIB rather than a founders edition.
Preorder/purchase Nvidia Ampere this week?
[Deactivated] on 29/08/2020 - 21:21
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Thanks dude, yeah I appreciate the inherent problems with being an early adopter. I appreciate normally aibs are a month or so delayed, however if you have been following the news its likely they will be available at launch this time around. While I'd normally wait, I've got a Gsync ultrawide and am currently gpuless because I ditched my gpu before the price crashes, so I'm happy to take the risk and pay a premium given I have saved so much money over the years from all second hand parts.
I think the amount to saved in the past will be lower than the price you will pay in the future.
Pre-orders are truly crap for the consumer. I would suggest sticking with the Intel Iris iGPU for a couple of months (if you have an Intel CPU), or else getting an interim GPU for the time being. Something like the GT 1030 is really cheap, and will maintain it's value for the next 6-12 months. I know this because during the initial rollout, the Low-Profile cards are not released. It takes them 6 months after initial announcement to be officialised, and usually a little longer to actually get made and sold by partners.Cards like GTX 750/ti, GTX 1050/ti, GTX 1650 will probably lose a decent (20% ?) of their value upon Ampere's announcement, and likely discontinued shortly. But the GT 1030 won't be affected initially. Same thing happened to the GT 710 before it. These are prioritised for laptops too.
You're probably right, and my frugal side will probably balk at their prices! Thanks for your input!
@[Deactivated]: The 1080Ti/2080TI launches have been plagued with issues regarding coil whine and defect cards so RMA is a possibility.
I won't be surprised if something similar happens this time, so I would definitely hold back on preordering though it seems you're convinced you should get it so…
I personally think the best value comes from when they're on the cusp of being out of stock, I got my GTX 980 Ti for $500 late 2016, and for that cash now, an RTX 2060 is only 20% better which is pretty shocking.
If you're absolutely set on ampere, I'd 100% wait for AIB cards as from the leaks, it seems like Nvidia is set to attach a single blower fan to their top $1400 US dollar 350W TDP card, which likely means that you'll never have to pay for home heating ever again.
I'd also be expecting a price hit when RDNA 2 comes up, as AMD have always been more competitive than Nvidia.
3090 gonna be like 1800-2000 usd
IV been hearing it's 1400us for 3090
it seems like Nvidia is set to attach a single blower fan to their top $1400 US dollar 350W TDP card, which likely means that you'll never have to pay for home heating ever again.
Do you realise that a 350W card will output 350W of heat, independently of cooler type (blower, open air, etc.).
Unless your case is brick or concrete and designed to absorb and hold heat (I highly doubt) there should be very little difference in ambient temperature from a GPU outputting 350W of heat at 50 degrees verse 90 degrees. To keep the same card 40 degrees lower so much more air will be warmed (but by a lower amount).
It's literally a joke
No, it was advice. OP believes open coolers produce less heat than blower coolers…
If you're absolutely set on ampere, I'd 100% wait for AIB cards as from the leaks, it seems like Nvidia is set to attach a single blower fan to their top $1400 US dollar 350W TDP card, which likely means that you'll never have to pay for home heating ever again.
And if one cooler is more efficient it has the opportunity to create more heat for your house as it will consume more energy/generate more heat when a lesser card would thermal throttle, reducing consumption and generation.
Keep in mind that unless you are getting the top card, you can get similar performance from the last gen, 1 tier up.
So a 2070 super = 3060, 2080 super = 3070
If you see a price for a 2070 super that is less than what a 3060 will cost, go for it
Seems like you would have to go two tiers up this time. 2080ti = 3070
Ampere strategy for me is simple.
Wait for reviews on which is the best VFM card, then wait for AIB cards. By that time Big NAvi will be out, and Nvidia will be forced to drop their price for at least the mid tier models. Its different this time as AMD have something competitive.
No preorders yet, but expect bargains on the 2xxx series in the next few weeks
The 3080 looks really nice price/performance wise. I think the founder's cooling isn't that bad to be honest.
I need a new card for Substance Painter and UE4 development. Is it worth dealing with the teething issues that come with new cards or should I wait until 2080/2080 ti's are heavily discounted?
This is for professional work so I can justify spending a little extra, but if the performance issues are significant than I'd rather not risk it.Don't get turing imo. There will be a much more cost effective and modern card for you in the 30 series or with Amd in the upcoming months.
I need the RTX features for UE4 so I guess I'll go with a 3070 or 3080
You can't buy AIB on launch.
If you want Founders, you still can't buy at launch. You will have to pre-order maybe through Nvidia, or most likely from a Computer Parts store like Umart (but check eBay as well).
AIB partner cards will get release after +1 months. And even then stock will be severely limited, and so it will be much higher than RRP. On top of that, you will inherit first-gen problems in both hardware and software. So you are actually getting less, whilst paying more.
If you can, wait until like mid-January. Stocks will start improving, prices should finally hit RRP, and there should be at least one major driver rollout. Or for better drivers, availability and prices you probably need to wait longer. Especially with AMD's RDNA2 GPU launch. Worse comes to worse, you get to compare benchmarks from reputable and unbiased professionals like Gamer's Nexus or Hardware Unboxed.