The RTX 2080 pre-order thread

spikerules · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:12

don531 said:
I'm just going off MSI website, recommended PSU 650W for 2080 ti

https://www.msi.com/comparison/graphics-card?unique=id1535118584318

If you're OCing I think it would probably be advisable to go a little higher, better advise should come along

Thanks. If not I can always OC down the line. I'm also a little worried if the 6600k will hold it back!

andybird123 · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:14

Unrivaledx21 said:
From a tflops perspective it seems they very much skimped this generation, but we don't know how these tensor cores are to perform.

Yes and no, by offloading AA (and things like shadows and ambient occlusion) to separate cores, they are potentially freeing up a lot of cores that would be busy doing something else
I'm very interested in the potential and the initial list of games looks promising.

don531 · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:15

Unrivaledx21 said:
So with the 2080 listed as 215-225 w it should work then on a 550w psu? Could this do any damage to the graphics card?

MSI list their 2080 and 2080 ti as both 250W so recommend 650W PSU

You would have to allow for OCing over that though I would say

spikerules · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:34

don531 said:
MSI list their 2080 and 2080 ti as both 250W so recommend 650W PSU

You would have to allow for OCing over that though I would say

Yes but some of the cards from MSI are pre oc cards, so surely they should be taking into account an OC?

spikerules · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:35

Well too late now just put down an order on an EVGA 2080ti ultra from a site other than OCuk with their stock being cheaper... will have to wait and see!

Edit - The website for EVGA states it MINIMUM of 650w, so I might have to swap it out if I want a comfortable OC.

don531 · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:45

spikerules said:
Yes but some of the cards from MSI are pre oc cards, so surely they should be taking into account an OC?

Did you actually READ what you quoted from me? lol

Unrivaledx21 · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:46

Hm ok. I might buy a 750w gold rated one then just to be safe.

0121danwilliams84 · 24 Aug 2018 at 15:47

spikerules said:
Well too late now just put down an order on an EVGA 2080ti ultra from a site other than OCuk with their stock being cheaper... will have to wait and see!

Edit - The website for EVGA states it MINIMUM of 650w, so I might have to swap it out if I want a comfortable OC.

Or if you like to be power efficient :-)

I reckon 650W should be fine. But better safe than sorry!

spikerules · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:25

0121danwilliams84 said:
Or if you like to be power efficient

I reckon 650W should be fine. But better safe than sorry!

Its a plat rated PSU, but yeah I think I might be tempted by another PSU. Trying not to spend more money after putting 1.2k down on a GPU. EVGA state 650w min, so if I can't OC its not the end of the world. Still better than the AMD card I have in there atm.

don531 said:
Did you actually READ what you quoted from me? lol

To me you seemed to be stating 650w is enough, but if you want to OC you'd be better off getting more? My reading comprehension is the best tbh.

Unrivaledx21 · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:28

If you're buying a new one for a 2080ti probably go for a 750w. As some are saying 650w for a 2080 which has less wattage.

spikerules · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:30

Unrivaledx21 said:
If you're buying a new one for a 2080ti probably go for a 750w. As some are saying 650w for a 2080 which has less wattage.

Specs here state 650w would suffice

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=11G-P4-2383-KR

But yes I think you are right a 750w is safer

Smffy · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:35

spikerules said:
Well too late now just put down an order on an EVGA 2080ti ultra from a site other than OCuk with their stock being cheaper... will have to wait and see!

Edit - The website for EVGA states it MINIMUM of 650w, so I might have to swap it out if I want a comfortable OC.

Good order, would have preferred EVGA again but the Duke at £250 less has taken me MSI’s way!

If would personally get something like 800W as the cost difference is low vs future proofing.

trawetSluaP · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:50

Smffy said:
Good order, would have preferred EVGA again but the Duke at £250 less has taken me MSI’s way!

If would personally get something like 800W as the cost difference is low vs future proofing.

Plus surely a PSU is more efficient and "happier" chugging along at 60-80% capacity then full bore the whole time.

Unrivaledx21 · 24 Aug 2018 at 16:53

trawetSluaP said:
Plus surely a PSU is more efficient and "happier" chugging along at 60-80% capacity then full bore the whole time.

That is what I am trying to figure out as well if having higher wattage is better even if it is overkill.

Smffy · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:01

Unrivaledx21 said:
That is what I am trying to figure out as well if having higher wattage is better even if it is overkill.

The cost difference for the extra watts is minimal so why not...

AORUS · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:27

aoaaron said:
Has anyone bought the 2080?

I'm deliberating sticking a pre-order in if it beats the 1080ti. I'm coming from a GTX 670 so I feel like the 2080 is basically my only option if I want 4k.

You can play 4K on a 1080 TI the 2080 Ti has the same ram 11GB also both play at 60Hz and you are willing to pay 40% more! your choice.

Satchfanuk · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:40

https://www.hardocp.com/news/2018/0...ship_for_stance_against_preordering_hardware/

Seems like Nvidia don't want anyone speaking out against pre-ordering without seeing benchmarks...

This unfortunate guy had to return his equipment, which came as part of a sponsorship deal, after a guest on his stream made such comments.

A bit OTT from Nvidia, most of us seem to see that as quite a sensible course of action.

willhub · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:43

free speech like.

lltfdaniel · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:43

Satchfanuk said:
https://www.hardocp.com/news/2018/0...ship_for_stance_against_preordering_hardware/

Seems like Nvidia don't want anyone speaking out against pre-ordering without seeing benchmarks...

This unfortunate guy had to return his equipment, which came as part of a sponsorship deal, after a guest on his stream made such comments.

A bit OTT from Nvidia, most of us seem to see that as quite a sensible course of action.

I think that is harsh with what nVidia did there but yeah i agree it is quite clear nVidia has something to hide either from people or it's competitors i think.

It is another insult and against free speech really.

Safetytrousers · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:43

AORUS said:
You can play 4K on a 1080 TI.

Yes, you can have a very good 4k experience at 4k on a 1080ti - I do. BUT you can't get rock solid 60fps at all times, with some games dipping below 50fps to become noticeably slower on occasion, if you won't accept to go below a certain amount on some of the demanding settings. Usually there are some settings you don't go to max on. And definitely ultra grass on GTA is not possible (while maintaining your other desired settings).
My highest hope for the 2080ti is 60fps ultra grass.