NVIDIA is making some very impressive claims!
I can't wait to upgrade! Coming from a GTX 1080 ti, the boost in performance will be tremendous, and I can't wait to see 2nd Gen RTX. I'll be upgrading to the RTX 3080. For me, the 3080 fits perfectly into my budget for my work and play. I've watched NVIDIA announcements in the past; however, the 3000 series launch was different for me, and I felt that I was witnessing a moment that will be remembered.
(Image Courtesy NVIDIA Official Launch Event)
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I can't wait to see how these cards benchmark and how they perform, especially after Jensen showed us the significant performance increase. The multipliers are based on 4k gameplay in multiple popular games. In the launch event, NVIDIA shows the 3090 handling 8k gameplay smoothly, which is absolutely mindblowing. It's always interesting to see what Jensen has been cooking, and I'm excited about the future of PC gaming.
We know demand for these new graphics cards is high. We’re working hard to make these new, exciting products available to as many customers as we can. Please see below for answers to popular questions. You may also post your question here and we’ll do our best to respond quickly.
Q) Will you have the latest 3000 series cards on their release dates?
A) Yes, we will have a variety of top brand RTX 3000 cards available on their respective launch dates.
Q) Which model of RTX 3000 graphics cards are available?
A) We will have RTX 3000 series graphics cards from our top vendors: ASUS, Gigabyte, Zotac, EVGA, and MSI, including gaming and overclocked models. These will vary store to store. Available models will be listed in the graphics cards category at launch.
Q) How much will the 3000 Series video cards cost?
A) Up-to-date pricing for our cards will be posted on the website once they’re available.
Q) Are you doing pre-orders?
A) At this time, we will not be offering pre-orders.
Q) Will I be able to reserve or buy them online? A) We will not be offering reservations for in-store pick-up, or shipping for these video cards due to the high demand.
Q) When will vouchers be handed out?
Q) Can I buy more than one?
A) We will be limiting purchases at this time to one per household. With limited availability, we want all of our customers to have a chance to be a part of this new product release.
Q) Were Micro Center Associates able to buy the new graphics cards?
A) Due to the high demand and constrained inventory, we’ve restricted employee purchases, so we can get new products into the hands of our loyal customers.
HarrisonNoll said: Will the 3000 series be in micro center stores on launch day, and if not do we have an idea as of when?
TSTonyV said: HarrisonNoll said: Will the 3000 series be in micro center stores on launch day, and if not do we have an idea as of when? We generally try to have availability for big launches like this on launch day. I would expect we'll have the cards available, the question is really "how many." I've heard some early reports that NVIDIA is a little low on availability for this launch, but we won't really know for sure until it gets closer to launch day.
ThatOneGuy said: I am excited for the new release (I am planning on getting a 3070), but I am not sure if my ryzen 5 3600 is going to bottleneck it or if my case has enough airflow to keep it cool.
BolognaBruh said: Do you think it will be to the point of needing to wait outside of the store for hours to make sure I get one on time?
umgoblue007 said: Any idea if a Z390 motherboard and/or a Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz CPU will be good enough to handle the 3090 card? I just bought a new custom rig earlier this year and thinking about getting a new graphics card.
LCC said: Hi! Should we expect the store to open at the regular hour? (E.g. for me it is VA Fairfax which opens at 10a ET). Or do you have special hours for launches like this? Thank you.
Daviid said: Will microcenter only have the FE cards in store or could we expect some AIB versions as well?
DrutypeR said: Can we get a post on here when there will be reservations or when the store procedures are announced?
Joela said: Daviid said: Will microcenter only have the FE cards in store or could we expect some AIB versions as well? I was told by an in store rep that there would be AIB's in stock as well.
I live about 35 minutes from the Dallas location, probably won't be able to get a 3080 on launch day. Does anyone know of a certain timeframe that any Ampere card (mainly the 3080) will go back in stock? Yesterday, I bought a couple things for my upcoming build and told an in-store rep that I'd be coming back on release, but again, I don't think that's happening..
floydian022 said: Apparently, no FE cards: https://twitter.com/microcenter/status/1304475301100105729
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