Nvidia RTX Discussion

sqdz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905245#Comment_118905245

Thanks! Hopefully the price will continue to drop 🤞

JoyPad

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118829751#Comment_118829751

It's been another month, so time for a quick update: got an email yesterday from Scan, telling me that MSI have repaired the GPU and are now arranging to have it shipped back to them. They expect to have it in 7-10 working days, and then they would send it to me, which I suspect will be at least another 2 weeks.

Let's hope it's worth the wait, and the repaired GPU will last a long time from now on.

Meanwhile, my lesson here is to stay away from MSI. Three years warranty is one thing, but they never mentioned it's via repairs.

Homelander

I understand the frustration but there are very few outfits offering a warranty that means outright replacement within the warranty period.

Some retailers do if its within a very short period of a month or two, or if its a cheap card, but in the main for expensive cards, it's repair.

There are some brands better than others when it comes to RMA and warranty issues, like EVGA used to be at least, but it would be normal for a card like that to go for repair rather than just be replaced.

It's not limited to graphics cards either. If you buy a TV in Currys tomorrow and it comes with a 5 year warranty, it's the same thing. After a few months, it goes for repair. You still have 5 years of coverage, it's never meant as 5 years of instant replacement and rarely translates to that when talking about expensive electronics.

Don't get me wrong, once again you are entitled to be frustrated, but it's not an MSI thing.

slade_x

So, to date has anyone received their pre order / substitution from overclockers post brexit?

JoyPad

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118959604#Comment_118959604

Final update: got the repaired GPU yesterday. Installed it and it's working fine. Broken on February 23rd, received it back May 12th.

I have to admit that Scan did all they could to help out, and I don't blame them for anything. Brexit or not, I would still buy from them.

Sierra Oscar

The 4000 series rumour mill is really ramping up the last few days. The latest rumour being that it will launch in July, which would be way earlier than anticipated.

TheValeyard

The 30x series is still fairly new. I'd be in no rush to change.

Sierra Oscar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119071624#Comment_119071624

It'll be two years old in September so the new series will be due to launch around then regardless.

If you're a 3000 series owner I don't see why you'd need to upgrade unless you were a big enthusiast. I'm a big believer of making a jump every second generation myself.

Interestingly Nvidia have indicated that the 3000 series will remain in production in tandem with the 4000 series for a decent length of time which could help with the supply issues. Production of the high end 2000 series cards ended when the 3000 series launched as Samsung didn't have fab capacity to commit to both lines. TSMC are producing the 4000 series this time around.

deceit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119071624#Comment_119071624

I've had a 3080 Ti/Waterblock arrive today but if the 4080/4080 Ti is a big jump without much extra power usage I would be looking to pick one up at launch if they are available.

K.O.Kiki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_mSBVKdMm0

Gosh that's pretty.

Confused11811

For anyone with a relative in the North the 3060Ti FE is available from Scan UK - Buy GeForce RTX Graphics Cards | NVIDIA GeForce Store.

They're not selling the way the use too. I've been on to Scan UK chat and can't them to agree to ship to Ireland. I escalated it to Nvidia as Scan UK are sales for FE for UK and IRE but nothing back yet. Anyway if you've an address in NI you can use it not a bad card to get

VinLieger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119122858#Comment_119122858

Ive been in touch with them a lot the last few months trying to get an FE. They just sent me an email today claiming Nvidia are the ones restricting them from shipping any FE cards to Ireland.

K.O.Kiki

EVGA EU store has RTX cards in stock again. https://eu.evga.com/products/ProductList.aspx?type=0&family=GeForce+30+Series+Family

Very surprising. Still shipping from Taiwan though.

Cordell

Apparently NVidia will only launch the 4090 this year, or so the rumors go. Good news is that the 30 series is in stock everywhere and prices are pretty much back to normal.

Cordell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV9QES-FUAM

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Mr Crispy

^Haven't watched the video yet but read the story elsewhere. End of an era really. Wonder if other partners will speak out, or will they fear going the same way.

Cordell

Steve suggests that there are also personal and principle reasons that led to this, so probably won't be others doing the same.

Mr Crispy

I'm sure they can keep running as a business, but it's hard to see how this doesn't lead to layoffs eventually. Think I've had 3 of their PSUs and 2 GPUs over the years (including my current PC).

Jon Doe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119628656#Comment_119628656

Yeah, principle... it's the principle of not enjoying getting stepped on by your supposed "partners"... NVidia's tech reps are just awful and I know from 2nd hand knowledge that their sales reps are worse! Apparently that culture is generalized across the entire company :(

Hyzepher

4090 24gb at $1600 available Oct 12.

4080 16Gb at $1200 and 12Gb at $900

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119642735#Comment_119642735

Won't be able to buy the founders edition here unfortunately.

Sierra Oscar

DLSS 3 looks pretty class.

TheChrisD

Absurd.

Squidgy Black

Mining prices without the mining boom.

Hope nobody buys one. Absolutely outrageous prices

K.O.Kiki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHBl5yWqJk

Portal in RTX!!

Homelander

Nvidia have gone full crackpot with those prices.

TheChrisD

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119643527#Comment_119643527

I'd love to not buy one, but I'm not convinced my 980Ti can last another generation.

Icyseanfitz

Those prices are mental 🤦 high range gaming PC's are completely unaffordable now.

Cordell

Hope nobody buys one

We all know they would sell like hot cakes. That's what the lack of competition usually do.

Icyseanfitz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119643757#Comment_119643757

Are AMD going to bring their next generation of GPUs anytime soon? Who am I kidding as if they won't join in and price gauge too 🤷‍♂️😔 Intel's GPUs and some consumer common sense are the only hopes now