3080 or 3070?

Mattsneaker · 29 Sep 2020 at 11:44

Hi
I know this is probably a bit difficult but can someone give me an idea of when i would receive a 3080 if i preordered it now?

i was going to wait for 3070 and still cannot decide - does anyone have any thoughts as to if the stock shortages are going to be better/same/worse when the 3070 comes out in a couple of weeks time?

poultergoose · 29 Sep 2020 at 11:46

As someone who currently games at 1080 60fps, I'm trying to upgrade to 1440p 144hz and asking myself the same question. I have a 3080 on backorder (roughly 300th in queue) but depending on the 3070 numbers at 1440p I may end up cancelling and swapping to the 3070 or 6900xt!

VincentHanna · 29 Sep 2020 at 11:49

What resolution do you game at @Mattsneaker

Xyclops · 29 Sep 2020 at 11:49

Probably depends on the brand you order. Some brands I prioritising other countries first. I would think whatever brand you go for it will be at least December to get a 3080. 3070 are an unknown. They could potentially be made in larger quantities as presumably the lower speed variants are easier to make.

Tutan · 29 Sep 2020 at 11:57

Mattsneaker said:
Hi
I know this is probably a bit difficult but can someone give me an idea of when i would receive a 3080 if i preordered it now?

i was going to wait for 3070 and still cannot decide - does anyone have any thoughts as to if the stock shortages are going to be better/same/worse when the 3070 comes out in a couple of weeks time?

There will be 3080 20GB,3070,3070 Ti and a 3060 Ti in October + AMD's new cards.I think this stupid shortage and demand will soon settle down.

Mattsneaker · 29 Sep 2020 at 12:32

VincentHanna said:
What resolution do you game at @Mattsneaker

I run Forza 4 at 4k if possible - my monitor will not do anything above 60hz so my max is 4k/60fps

Chrisc · 29 Sep 2020 at 12:44

Id say the 3070ti would be the sweet spot

VincentHanna · 29 Sep 2020 at 12:59

Forza Horizon 4 is pretty easy to run at 4K/Extreme settings.

3070 will do it.

something else if possible · 29 Sep 2020 at 13:15

Is there any news on supply of RTX 3070 yet? Also tempted by one assuming figures are as expected but could be waiting 3 months at the rate things are going?

signal11th · 29 Sep 2020 at 22:38

1905dar said:
Is there any news on supply of RTX 3070 yet? Also tempted by one assuming figures are as expected but could be waiting 3 months at the rate things are going?

I think 3 months might be a optimistic expectation considering the **** show the 3080 launch has been.

Mattsneaker · 2 Oct 2020 at 12:51

I think that with the new delay on 3070 (and likelihood that bots will nab the lions share), 3080 issues and ongoing stock shortages, i’ll wait until December or January. I’ve upgraded my power supply in readiness but for now will carry on with my 1070

Tutan · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:01

signal11th said:
I think 3 months might be a optimistic expectation considering the **** show the 3080 launch has been.

3 months? now come on,that's amost like half way into lifespan of the card..it's not going to be that bad.everyone will be able to get whatever new card they want by end of the year.

zxh800 · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:15

Yaaaaaay got my ASUS TUF queue position. Ordered at 3pm on 18th (day after launch).

*drumroll*

1004!!

**** off queue jumpers.

Dirk Diggler · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:21

Tutan said:
There will be 3080 20GB,3070,3070 Ti and a 3060 Ti in October

Where does this info come from? A 3080 20GB launched one month after the current 3080 doesn't make any sense.

adrichardson81 · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:23

If a 3070 is faster than a 2080 Super (and it should be), that would be fine for Forza @4k/60fps. A 3080 will be more future proof if you're a less frequent upgrader, especially if you're planning on playing Cyberpunk.

Stock is a mess and I suspect manufacturing resources are being focussed on 3080 production. I wouldn't expect the stock situation for the 3070 to be much better tbh, but the new date might be to improve launch-day availability. If you order a 3080 now, expect thousands of people in the queue ahead of you.

LeMson · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:29

AMD looks pretty good, just sayyin in case you want a gfx card this side of xmas yo

signal11th · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:36

LeMson said:
AMD looks pretty good, just sayyin in case you want a gfx card this side of xmas yo

AMD always looks good pre launch, then it gets launched and then everyone says maybe next time.

Tutan · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:44

Dirk Diggler said:
Where does this info come from? A 3080 20GB launched one month after the current 3080 doesn't make any sense.

https://videocardz.com/newz/confirmed-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-launches-after-rtx-3070
makes sense as some of these cards will be a response to AMDs cards in late October.

LeMson · 2 Oct 2020 at 13:58

signal11th said:
AMD always looks good pre launch, then it gets launched and then everyone says maybe next time.

Having drafted in some of the cpu bois, mebbbi this time will be different

SGz_Eliminated · 2 Oct 2020 at 14:24

If you can comfortably afford the 3080 there's no reason not to get a 3080 over the 3070 for that dual channel memory. Essentially as time goes by the performance gap between the 3070 and 3080 is only going to increase. Speaking about stock would be pure speculation and it very much depends on the card you decide to go with more so than the version but ultimately whether you get the card in a week or a month shouldn't really factor into your decision since (I presume) you'll be using this card for a couple of years at least. The 3070 is a good card don't get me wrong and excellent price point but if you can afford the 3080 its the better choice imo.