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Nydus
Member
3070 Launch in Europe was a total shitshow again. Getting a FE was next to impossible. I tried for an hour. Most shops scalped from the getgo and took almost 3080 prices. A game I won't play with them.
I'll try to get a 6800XT and look how that goes with my B9 OLED (no freesync support so I'll have to hack it in)
I'll try to get a 6800XT and look how that goes with my B9 OLED (no freesync support so I'll have to hack it in)
BluRayHiDef
Banned
Help me out here, guys. I don't typically overlock cards, but I want to overclock my RTX 3080 FTW3 for benchmarking purposes. I just screen-recorded a run through a level in Control with stock settings, which automatically boosts the card's core to varying frequencies, such as 1935MHz, 1950MHz, or 1965MHz, etc. However, if I want to overclock it to 2000MHz, how much do I add to the core since the core isn't a fixed frequency? Also, how much should I add to the memory clock?
I'm doing this to compare the performance of my RTX 3080 to my RTX 3090, which I'll also try to overclock.
I'm doing this to compare the performance of my RTX 3080 to my RTX 3090, which I'll also try to overclock.
mitchman
Gold Member
B9 supports VRR, so you'll be fine (I also own a B9)
Nydus
Member
Yeah but AMD cards don't support VRR.
Put +500 on the memory and +150 on the core. If you're lucky the card will do it. You'll know if it doesn'tHelp me out here, guys. I don't typically overlock cards, but I want to overclock my RTX 3080 FTW3 for benchmarking purposes. I just screen-recorded a run through a level in Control with stock settings, which automatically boosts the card's core to varying frequencies, such as 1935MHz, 1950MHz, or 1965MHz, etc. However, if I want to overclock it to 2000MHz, how much do I add to the core since the core isn't a fixed frequency? Also, how much should I add to the memory clock?
I'm doing this to compare the performance of my RTX 3080 to my RTX 3090, which I'll also try to overclock.
BluRayHiDef
Banned
Put +500 on the memory and +150 on the core. If you're lucky the card will do it. You'll know if it doesn't
I put as much as +290 on the core and the card jumped to 2010MHz for only a split second, while I had the camera directed at a ceiling; otherwise it topped out at 1965MHz. I'm guessing that the reason was the power limit; the card would hit its power limit of 380 watts in the 1900MHz range (i.e. 1950MHz, 1965MHz, etc), which it performed at most of the time.
So, I made the performance comparison without any manual overclocks. The area that I run through in the game equalizes the performance between my RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, as you can see below; my RTX 3090 usually renders the game at 60 to 80 frames per second while my 3080 typically renders it in the 50s, but that's not the case in the video.
Yeah but AMD cards don't support VRR.
Yes they do. Freesync is just an AMD certification for a certain spec of adaptive sync which is the VESA VRR standard.
The 6000 series cards have HDMI 2.1 VRR.
Nydus
Member
Fuck yes thank you!!!! I thought they announced nothing and i had to hack it in with CRU, but with this my B9 wont need freesync support. Now Im pumped for the launch
Nydus
Member
You put +290 on the core and it didnt crash? Thats ridiculous! The FTW3 Ultra has a base clock of 1800. That would mean a boost to 2090 Mhz lol Somethings not right there. I never heard of anyone completing a benchmark with almost 2100Mhz BASE BOOST on air. Use GPU-Z and look what it shows you as Boost Clock. Thats a good comparison.
Your boost clock varies heavily from game to game and from scene to scene. Rainbow Six and other esport titles allow much higher boost clocks then more graphic intense games. So the average boost is very hard to compare if you dont use a fixed benchmark run like 3dmark etc.
You can also delete all those CPU things in your tests runs. you dont need them.
BluRayHiDef
Banned
You put +290 on the core and it didnt crash? Thats ridiculous! The FTW3 Ultra has a base clock of 1800. That would mean a boost to 2090 Mhz lol Somethings not right there. I never heard of anyone completing a benchmark with almost 2100Mhz BASE BOOST on air. Use GPU-Z and look what it shows you as Boost Clock. Thats a good comparison.
Your boost clock varies heavily from game to game and from scene to scene. Rainbow Six and other esport titles allow much higher boost clocks then more graphic intense games. So the average boost is very hard to compare if you dont use a fixed benchmark run like 3dmark etc.
You can also delete all those CPU things in your tests runs. you dont need them.
Yep, it didn't crash. I guess that it will throttle itself if its power limit or thermal tolerance is triggered long before it can even run with the additional 290 MHz. As you can see in the video, it continuously run at 376 to 379 watts, which are right near its power limit of 380 watts.
Nydus
Member
Then try the 450W BIOS and put the fans to 100% to see its limits. That chip would be Titanium tier <.<
BluRayHiDef
Banned
Nope, I don't want to risk crashing my system or blowing out my PSU (850 watts).
Nydus
Member
Afterburner can show you whats limiting the card. look in the OSD options. There should be "LIM" or something like that for power, Vcore and Temp.
BluRayHiDef
Banned
Thanks. I'll do so later, because I'm away from my computer at the moment.
existensmaximum
Member
So guys, I've ordered an RTX 3080 but it doesn't have a confirmed date (of course..) so who knows when/if I'll ever get it. But I actually managed to secure an RTX 3070 yesterday, but I don't really know what to do..
I can see a few different options here:
- Discard the order and wait for the 3080, however long that may take
- Pick up the 3070 and just keep it
- Pick up the 3070 and sell it once the 3080 is available
Which option is the least stupid? I do think the 3080 suits my needs better.. But I really, really, really want to play Cyberpunk at the release. I can't imagine that I'll get the 3080 before that (unless there's an additional delay)
I can see a few different options here:
- Discard the order and wait for the 3080, however long that may take
- Pick up the 3070 and just keep it
- Pick up the 3070 and sell it once the 3080 is available
Which option is the least stupid? I do think the 3080 suits my needs better.. But I really, really, really want to play Cyberpunk at the release. I can't imagine that I'll get the 3080 before that (unless there's an additional delay)
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Nydus
Member
Pick the last option. its the best for you and someone gets a slightly used but cheaper 3070
ZywyPL
Banned
Help me out here, guys. I don't typically overlock cards, but I want to overclock my RTX 3080 FTW3 for benchmarking purposes. I just screen-recorded a run through a level in Control with stock settings, which automatically boosts the card's core to varying frequencies, such as 1935MHz, 1950MHz, or 1965MHz, etc. However, if I want to overclock it to 2000MHz, how much do I add to the core since the core isn't a fixed frequency? Also, how much should I add to the memory clock?
I'm doing this to compare the performance of my RTX 3080 to my RTX 3090, which I'll also try to overclock.
Simplest way IMO is to use to voltage curve in MSI Afterburner (CTRL+F), where you can set the frequency precisely at 2000Hz and adjust the voltage, preferably trying to undervolt the card at the same time so the temps are lower and it's actually able to maintain that clock.
existensmaximum
Member
Yeah, I'm leaning towards this one since it might take a really long time before the 3080 is available.Pick the last option. its the best for you and someone gets a slightly used but cheaper 3070
Robot Carnival
Member
so all the official Founder Edition is only available from Best Buy now? is there anywhere else that sells them?
Nydus
Member
Huge FE drop in Germany today. As luck had it, I was on the road to pick up my son and by the time I got home it was all over. Scored a 3070 for a friend though and panic bought a 3090 either I'm giving it away for the original price or send it back unused. It's just too expensive for me
either I'm giving it away for the original price or send it back unused. It's just too expensive for me
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Chiggs
Member
And giant fucking losers.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Why? Chasing some life goals it's only different than chasing others because we say so
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Hack it in?
GaviotaGrande
Banned
On my way to pick up Asus 3080 TUF. 
Seems like it's the best option for the next 12 months.
Seems like it's the best option for the next 12 months.
Nydus
Member
You can edit in a freesync range in CRU for the TV. Then it has freesync but it seemed a bit buggy. If the new cards really have HDMI 2.1 VRR then this is not needed anymore!
OutRun88
Member
The camps become an experience with other individuals who share the same passions in life. If you can handle it, it is a fun little time.
Unless they are there simply to scalp they are indeed “fucking losers”.
intheinbetween
Member
Cool, Amazon.co.uk will be delivering next week the order I placed for an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra last September 17th, it took them quite some time but the did it.
I will sell my ASUS RTX 3080 TUF Gaming to a friend of mine for the same price I paid for it.
I rather stick with the EVGA for the step up program besides being the best 3080 build out there
I will sell my ASUS RTX 3080 TUF Gaming to a friend of mine for the same price I paid for it.
I rather stick with the EVGA for the step up program besides being the best 3080 build out there
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kiphalfton
Member
There's a spreadsheet on reddit/etc. showing where people are in the queue for EVGA... but I can't make heads or tails what it means, since the data isn't consistent.
What queue is the furthest along?
When are the RTX 3070 queue notifications expected to go out?
What queue is the furthest along?
When are the RTX 3070 queue notifications expected to go out?
Unknown Soldier
Member
I've been waiting patiently in the 3090 queue all this time. Who knows when I'll get to buy one.
Kenpachii
Member
BluRayHiDef
Banned
How do you know that they're scalpers?
captainclutch777
Member
Does anyone have any good DLSS tests for competitive FPS? I'm curious about how viable it is for competitive high FPS gaming in terms of responsiveness and motion clarity.
Kenpachii
Member
LaughingStock
Member
I've been having this issue where my monitors' screens turn to black for a few moments. Usually (or always, I'm not sure) when I'm watching youtube. It feels like a driver crash. Never happens while playing games.
I have the latest driver. But it was happening with the previous one as well.
RTX 3080 Gigabyte Gaming OC.
I have the latest driver. But it was happening with the previous one as well.
RTX 3080 Gigabyte Gaming OC.
existensmaximum
Member
Same thing happens to me! Gigabyte 3070 Eagle OC. Sometimes it happens randomly when using Chrome. Never had any issue while gaming though. I have to unplug and plug the HDMI cable back in.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
Hopefully they reveal the 3080 Super this year now in response to AMD.
LaughingStock
Member
I use firefox instead of chrome. And i just have to wait a couple of seconds. I don't need to do anything. When the image comes back the youtube video is on a lower resolution for a few seconds.
existensmaximum
Member
I'm very happy with my 3070 so far. It fits really well in my tiny Fractal Node 202 case and actually runs pretty quiet.
Might upgrade to a 3080 though when it's available..
(I found a version that actually fits the case!)
Might upgrade to a 3080 though when it's available..
(I found a version that actually fits the case!)
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GaviotaGrande
Banned
Enjoy your new card! 3080/90 availability is a nightmare. I think we might see a Super edition likeI'm very happy with my 3070 so far. It fits really well in my tiny Fractal Node 202 case and actually runs pretty quiet.
Might upgrade to a 3080 though when it's available..
Mister Wolf
mentioned before "regular" cards they are largely in stock. It's a joke. I had to get my 3080 from a re-seller because there was no other option.
Jack Videogames
Gold Member
If you're in EU and still trying to hunt a card there are groups in Discord (Part Stock Alert) and Telegram (Part 3080/3070 Alert) which are pretty neat.
Since I joined those a couple days ago I've had chances to get both 3070s and 3080s, though the prices didn't quite agree with me yet so I'm waiting.
Since I joined those a couple days ago I've had chances to get both 3070s and 3080s, though the prices didn't quite agree with me yet so I'm waiting.
existensmaximum
Member
Yup, that's why I ordered the 3070 as soon as it was released - it sold out in two minutes, so I was lucky.Enjoy your new card! 3080/90 availability is a nightmare. I think we might see a Super edition like
I had to get my 3080 from a re-seller because there was no other option.
I figured, I most likely won't get a 3080 anyway, so. Now, a retailer in Sweden where I've ordered claims that the card should be stocked November 30th. Well I'm not holding my breath, and the 3070 serves me really well so far.
As long as I can play Cyberpunk at the release, I'm good
Ulysses 31
Member
Not happening here on my 3090 but I'm using a Samsung QLED TV as monitor.
GaviotaGrande
Banned
That's exactly why I decided to buy 3080 that was available from a trusted person and relatively close to where I live.As long as I can play Cyberpunk at the release, I'm good
I don't want to miss on Cyberpunk and my initial 3090 order probably would not be fulfilled in this calendar year.
What brand of card you got?
existensmaximum
Member
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GaviotaGrande
Banned
Honest question: what's the difference between OC and non-OC version of these cards? Technically anyone can manually overclock them so why they offer a "premium" option?
Nice!