30xx Series Founders Edition

Dirk Diggler · 26 Jun 2021 at 15:31

4k4uNuNu said:
Why would they mention mining? It's a graphics card for graphics rendering.

They have to mention it.

Dirk Diggler · 26 Jun 2021 at 16:49

4k4uNuNu said:
Why? Nothing fundamental has been changed for the way the graphics card is meant to be used in its intended way.

Are miners so used to abusing computer components that they think they have extra rights?

Yea, you might want to deal with that chip on your shoulder before trying to engage in conversation.

Dirk Diggler · 28 Jun 2021 at 22:36

3060ti arrived and tested, definitely not a LHR version.

Dirk Diggler · 29 Jun 2021 at 07:11

_Cereal_ said:
you will absolutely hit over 90 on the VRAM on RT heavy games, even the 3080 FE Vram can run hot on some games (my old 3080 FE was hitting 100c on quake 2 RTX), you have a good point about the size though.

Room temperature the other night was 26C and my 3080 was at 108C Vram while playing Days Gone, which isn't even a RTX title.

Dirk Diggler · 29 Jun 2021 at 07:39

BallistixOnZ490 said:
That happens on AIB cards too though and is a problem with GDDR6X, not the GPU itself.

Also RTX is going to affect the GPU more not the Vram.

Has anyone tried these cards in a case which has bottom fan intake like the Corsair 280X and seen if temps are any better?

If I did get a new case its that one for the active GPU intake at the bottom or the Kolink one that can fit 5x140mm fans.

I used a Phanteks Elite with a bottom intake but didn't notice any difference in Vram temperature. The difference I saw was with lower ambient as I normally place my rig in the garage when it's mining. The 100C+ temperatures are in the silicone not surface temperature so it's not easily dealt with other than thermal pad mods that I'm not going to do due to potential warranty issues.

Dirk Diggler · 15 Jul 2021 at 20:49

uscool said:
Every drop that has happened so far

Nice collection, but if you check the OP then you'll see that this isn't actually every drop that has happened so far.

Dirk Diggler · 16 Jul 2021 at 05:21

uscool said:
This is for Nvidia Fe drops Or do you mean AIB ?

I'm referring to Nvidia FE. I bought mine on 24 September which is when I started this thread.

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jul 2021 at 10:41

Just seen a drop in Germany, so keep poised with the trigger fingers...

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:21

alec said:
Drop in germany is an omen of drop next day in UK?

Not sure, at the very least it's an Omen that stock is being released in Europe.

Dirk Diggler · 28 Jul 2021 at 14:01

Drops in Spain now, could be UK soon...

Dirk Diggler · 28 Jul 2021 at 14:06

Now the French...

Dirk Diggler · 29 Jul 2021 at 15:19

@Th0nt the 3060ti I bought around 4 weeks ago wasn't LHR.

Dirk Diggler · 30 Jul 2021 at 11:31

Major774 said:
These are peak temps.

GPU: 82 - 84.
VRAM: 86 - 88.
Hotspot: 92 - 94.

My 3080FE does:
GPU: 72 - 74.
VRAM: ???
Hotspot: 100-104

Dirk Diggler · 30 Jul 2021 at 13:06

im4gine3 said:
Gonna take me a while to scan through this thread, and forgive my ignorance, when you say 'drops' are you referring to a competitor website or direct fron nvidia shop? I'm after a 3080Fe and trying to work out where best to get these cards.. aside from monitoring a couple of discord alerts

You go to a competitor website via a link on Nvidia website, or better still a telegram alert/link

Dirk Diggler · 30 Jul 2021 at 13:52

Stu said:
I think that's mixed up... 100-104 will be your VRAM. The hotspot is within the GPU and should not be > 100 (it's typically max 15 higher than GPU sensor)

Yes, sorry the 104C is the T Junction reading.

Dirk Diggler · 2 Aug 2021 at 15:17

rumple9 said:
Even if there is a uk drop it will be about 5 cards and the chance of getting one will be little to none. It's all fake marketing

Ooh, I wish I'd listened to you before I tried to buy my cards. :rolleyes:

Dirk Diggler · 3 Aug 2021 at 10:03

Trig said:
Jesus, how long does it take to drop the kids off at the pool?

Don't most people take the phone in there with them?

Dirk Diggler · 6 Aug 2021 at 11:28

UK drops happening now...

3060ti & 3080. I can't link due to competitor website...

Dirk Diggler · 6 Aug 2021 at 12:22

You've got to wonder about how much exposure this brings the competitor and how much of the future market they get in the UK as a result of being the exclusive reseller for Nvidia. Did this get offered to others, does anyone know how they came to be the exclusive shop?

Dirk Diggler · 6 Aug 2021 at 12:40

Th0nt said:
I think OcUK have mentioned before that its more hassle than its worth and they get no cut in it.

I think in terms of profit per transaction you couldn't argue with that, but in terms of brand strengthening and advertising you couldn't have bought this level of exposure.