NVIDIA ‘Ampere’ 8nm Graphics Cards

[Kelt]

Still leaning towards zotac 3080. What puts me off though is not seeing reviews of the cooler before taking the plunge.

If the FE reviews on 14th show it runs cool enough to boost well, I may go that way instead.

The idiot in me still wants that ridiculously large 3090 FE, even though it is complete overkill and horrible value over the 3080...

I get why people want to get these cards straight away, FOMO and all that, but it really makes sense to wait for reviews of the cards to come out before you part with your dosh.

That's what I'll be doing and if it means I might have to wait a couple or more months until I purchase, no biggie.

 

[Poneros]

So if I need another HDMI for 4k60 (not HDMI 2.1) it would not be as simple as just using a DP > HDMI cable? Even if the new card has DP++ ??

Would I need an active adapter such as the Club3D if I want to use it for HDMI 2.0 4k 60 ?

Simple 4k60 is easy with cheap adaptors (dp to hdmi), but as soon as you introduce more variables that's when the issues arise (HDR, VRR etc).

ubisoft strike again. what else is new.

Yeah, I know, it just makes me sad because I love that game.

 

[pBay]

I get why people want to get these cards straight away, FOMO and all that, but it really makes sense to wait for reviews of the cards to come out before you part with your dosh.

That's what I'll be doing and if it means I might have to wait a couple or more months until I purchase, no biggie.

Yea I get that point of view. My only other concern is it's more than a couple of months and by the time the arrive in stock prices go nuts.

Murmurings of another mining craze doesn't sound promising...

 

[NirK]

Simple 4k60 is easy with cheap adaptors (dp to hdmi), but as soon as you introduce more variables that's when the issues arise (HDR, VRR etc).

Yeah, I know, it just makes me sad because I love that game.

I would want to do HDMI 4k60 HDR 4:2:2 from one of the DP ports, would I need a cheapo adapter or a club 3D one? Or just a DP > HDMI cable?

 

[rolypolyman]

Yes I agree 100% on waiting for reviews. I will wait for Amd as well, I have no favour for either lot and just think it is sensible to wait. I hope Amd have something to bring them back into the game near the top end. If its Nvidia I go for then it will be the 3080 as that 3090 is a monster and stupid money, which I have but would never spend. If I have to wait 2 or 3 months so be it, rather that than buy a turd. I may even get a new Xbox as my son prefers consoles for gaming.

 

[Poneros]

I would want to do HDMI 4k60 HDR 4:2:2 from one of the DP ports, would I need a cheapo adapter or a club 3D one? Or just a DP > HDMI cable?

In theory it should work fine with cheapo one but in practice I'd read reviews for the adaptor in question and see if others got that to work fine.

https://m.bilibili.com/video/av584445962

2080ti Vs 3080 in 7 games. If you believe that sort of thing

Results:

Max settings for all of these, running on the press driver for RTX 3080 reviews (456.16). 10700k @ 5ghz, 4133 cl17 32gb

Forza Horizon 4 - 4K at 150FPS
Far Cry 5 - 4K at 100FPS
Borderlands 3 - 4K at 61FPS
Horizon Zero Dawn: 4K at 76FPS
Assassin's Creed Odyssey: 4K at 67FPS

Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 84FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Control:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 50-60FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Death Stranding:
DLSS OFF - 100FPS at Native 4K
DLSS ON - 160-170FPS at 4K

3DMark Fire Strike Performance: 31919 (+25% 2080Ti, +43% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme: 20101 (+24% 2080Ti, +45% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Ultra: 11049 (+36% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy: 17428 (+28% 2080Ti, +49% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy Extreme: 8548 (+38% 2080Ti, +59% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Port Royal: 11455 (+45% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )

 

[ljt]

I forgot to mention. I didn't hear Jensen mention "GigaRays" this time with Ampere

Wonder what Gigarays the new series kick out compared to last?

Wasn't that going to be the new measuring stick with RT performance?

 

[orbitalwalsh]

I get why people want to get these cards straight away, FOMO and all that, but it really makes sense to wait for reviews of the cards to come out before you part with your dosh.

That's what I'll be doing and if it means I might have to wait a couple or more months until I purchase, no biggie.

its more the pricing costs of demand being greater then supply. any covid issues along with if Pound drops and the Dollar is going up currently (felt it in Oil prices yesterday for work dropping $5 a barrel ) . Cards will get inflated .

 

[simatron3000]

I would want to do HDMI 4k60 HDR 4:2:2 from one of the DP ports, would I need a cheapo adapter or a club 3D one? Or just a DP > HDMI cable?

I dunno what your audio set it is, but when i used a dp to hdmi adapter it would give me 4k/60 but i was limited to stereo sound.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

Plus if you want a card this side of Xmas then it may pay to be a first mover.

 

[4k4uNuNu]

In theory it should work fine with cheapo one but in practice I'd read reviews for the adaptor in question and see if others got that to work fine.



Results:

Max settings for all of these, running on the press driver for RTX 3080 reviews (456.16). 10700k @ 5ghz, 4133 cl17 32gb

Forza Horizon 4 - 4K at 150FPS
Far Cry 5 - 4K at 100FPS
Borderlands 3 - 4K at 61FPS
Horizon Zero Dawn: 4K at 76FPS
Assassin's Creed Odyssey: 4K at 67FPS

Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 84FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Control:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 50-60FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Death Stranding:
DLSS OFF - 100FPS at Native 4K
DLSS ON - 160-170FPS at 4K

3DMark Fire Strike Performance: 31919 (+25% 2080Ti, +43% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme: 20101 (+24% 2080Ti, +45% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Ultra: 11049 (+36% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy: 17428 (+28% 2080Ti, +49% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy Extreme: 8548 (+38% 2080Ti, +59% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Port Royal: 11455 (+45% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )

Borderlands 3 is the one you'd think is the least demanding. HU did a good video on settings to improve performance, though.

I'll wait for official results before making any decisions.

 

[RavenXXX2]

xbox series x is $499. I have decided to go with that than a 3070. Nvidia way overpriced in face of the xbox.

 

[Mr G]

xbox series x is $499. I have decided to go with that than a 3070. Nvidia way overpriced in face of the xbox.

Big NAVI must be imminent now then?

 

[RavenXXX2]

Big NAVI must be imminent now then?

You would think so.

 

[TheLegacy]

In theory it should work fine with cheapo one but in practice I'd read reviews for the adaptor in question and see if others got that to work fine.



Results:

Max settings for all of these, running on the press driver for RTX 3080 reviews (456.16). 10700k @ 5ghz, 4133 cl17 32gb

Forza Horizon 4 - 4K at 150FPS
Far Cry 5 - 4K at 100FPS
Borderlands 3 - 4K at 61FPS
Horizon Zero Dawn: 4K at 76FPS
Assassin's Creed Odyssey: 4K at 67FPS

Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 84FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Control:
RTX with DLSS OFF - 50-60FPS at Native 4K
RTX with DLSS ON - 100FPS at 4K

Death Stranding:
DLSS OFF - 100FPS at Native 4K
DLSS ON - 160-170FPS at 4K

3DMark Fire Strike Performance: 31919 (+25% 2080Ti, +43% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme: 20101 (+24% 2080Ti, +45% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Ultra: 11049 (+36% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy: 17428 (+28% 2080Ti, +49% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Time Spy Extreme: 8548 (+38% 2080Ti, +59% 2080S )
3DMark Fire Strike Port Royal: 11455 (+45% 2080Ti, +64% 2080S )

I wonder how well these would run on a 3080 with Ryzen 5 3600

 

[Mr G]

I wonder how well these would run on a 3080 with Ryzen 5 3600

I'd like to know this too, 3600 owner here!

 

[olliej82]

xbox series x is $499. I have decided to go with that than a 3070. Nvidia way overpriced in face of the xbox.

I agree £450 is a bargain and you can even pay monthly which will include games pass. The difference in performance with pc just isn't worth the huge price difference.

 

[LeMson]

I'd like to know this too, 3600 owner here!

Yep me 3

 

[Mr G]

Yep me 3

Pretty confidant the 3600 won't bottleneck a 3080 but would be great to see benches though.

 

[pugheaven]

I agree £450 is a bargain and you can even pay monthly which will include games pass. The difference in performance with pc just isn't worth the huge price difference.

And theyr'e doing an S, which I think may not have 8k, disc drive and something else and if thats' the case but the tech is basically the same at £299 is a steal! How they will do this is beyond me!