*** NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 SERIES STOCK SITUATION - NO COMPETITOR DISCUSSION ***

[littleworth1609]

I don't know why he wants to undervolt. I personay wouldn't undervolt. The cards generally run at good temps.
So unless they have a power supply issue or are worried that the card will crash to desktop like the launch even though that was patched out. I've no idea.

Nvidia cards frequency profiles are tied to temperature and they extend to temperatures well below what any current card on the market runs at stock. The upshot is that if you can further reduce temps below even safe levels you will be able to achieve a higher and more stable average frequency. When you undervolt you do slightly lower the maximum achievable frequency, but generally speaking a card with a stock cooler will benefit more from the reduced temps than the slightly higher max boost clock.

So there are valid reasons for undervolting, even if you card is already running pretty cool.

 

[Normg002]

I don't know why he wants to undervolt. I personay wouldn't undervolt. The cards generally run at good temps.
So unless they have a power supply issue or are worried that the card will crash to desktop like the launch even though that was patched out. I've no idea.

Nvidia cards frequency profiles are tied to temperature and they extend to temperatures well below what any current card on the market runs at stock. The upshot is that if you can further reduce temps below even safe levels you will be able to achieve a higher and more stable average frequency. When you undervolt you do slightly lower the maximum achievable frequency, but generally speaking a card with a stock cooler will benefit more from the reduced temps than the slightly higher max boost clock.

So there are valid reasons for undervolting, even if you card is already running pretty cool.

My card is under water, but by undervolting, its now dumping 100w less heat into my system, with exactly the same, or slightly better performance of the card from stock. Without adjusting my fan curves, I've dropped 4c off the gaming temp of my loop. Which in turn, means my system is even quieter.

There isn't really much to be had from these cards in terms of overclocking. But plenty of benefits from undervolting. Undervolting doesn't have to mean loss of performance.

 

[SkillTim]

Just sold my Zotac 3080 Trinity OC to a high street company. You're welcome. 3070 will serve me nicely.

 

[Goosy]

Just sold my Zotac 3080 Trinity OC to a high street company. You're welcome. 3070 will serve me nicely.

christ they're selling at scalper prices

 

[SkillTim]

christ they're selling at scalper prices

Scalping is not new. It's called business. Sold it for what I paid for it.

 

[BONDPlayz]

Scalping is not new. It's called business. Sold it for what I paid for it.

And how much was that?

 

[SkillTim]

And how much was that?

£850 from OCUK. Traders price is £1000. They are a good shop. Give them some business.

 

[Asp1969]

Just had my dispatch email for Ventus 3x OC 3080

Was P6 last Friday.

Long wait, but thanks to all at OC.

 

[BONDPlayz]

£850 from OCUK. Traders price is £1000. They are a good shop. Give them some business.

Hmmm dont think paying an extra 150 for it is worth it plus that’s pounds for me is gonna be maybe 1100 and whatever tax

 

[BONDPlayz]

Just wondering since I preordered do I get the code for Cold War or whatever game when it ships or should I have gotten it when I preordered

 

[turbot1984]

Just had my dispatch email for Ventus 3x OC 3080

Was P6 last Friday.

Long wait, but thanks to all at OC.

Cool, pre Xmas too

 

[BONDPlayz]

Cool, pre Xmas too

Man I should stop reading this thread, just making me sad that my 3080 is months or even over a year away

 

[Asp1969]

Cool, pre Xmas too

I had resigned myself to not receiving it until after the new year, so this is a bonus! Upgrading from a 1060 and have also upgraded monitor to 4k in anticipation too.

 

[iSaff]

@ScottiB @Gibbo

I'm a lurker who barely posts on the thread, but wanted to ask about those Asus Tuf OC cards. Gibbo gave a timeline for arrival, processing, and posting. Does it include Saturdays? Is it reasonable to assume cards may be posted by the end of next week or Christmas week?

Many thanks, and Merry Christmas.

 

[diplomat]

My CPU is being shipped, Thanks OCUK. All I need now from OCUK is my 3080 Palit gaming Pro (non OC) then I will be finished on this crazy journey. I hopefully should be 20ish after this next delivery.

 

[Stejdm]

Just had my dispatch email for Ventus 3x OC 3080

Was P6 last Friday.

Long wait, but thanks to all at OC.

You were 6th and got a dispatch now? I've been 4th for 21+ days and have no update yet. @ScottiB @Gibbo pls tell us there's good news for Ventus.

 

[Its_Me]

I must admit that I was hopeful of a catching up of order faster than it seems possible with the stock that is available to OCUK et al, and bag myself a 3080 last min before Christmas - but seeing that chart of 10K back orders o.m.g

 

[Stejdm]

My Delivery Method changed to "Other" from DPD but nothing else has changed.

What does "Other" mean? @ScottiB @Gibbo or anyone?

 

[turbot1984]

I had resigned myself to not receiving it until after the new year, so this is a bonus! Upgrading from a 1060 and have also upgraded monitor to 4k in anticipation too.

I had resigned myself to not receiving it until after the new year, so this is a bonus! Upgrading from a 1060 and have also upgraded monitor to 4k in anticipation too.

I upgraded from 1070 and difference is massive @ 4K, enjoy!

 

[turbot1984]

Man I should stop reading this thread, just making me sad that my 3080 is months or even over a year away

Good luck and hope Boris gets a deal, that should help!