Seeking out where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 is an arduous task, thanks to low stocks, scalpers, and manufacturing that can't keep up with seriously high demand. Virtually all retailers in the U.S. and U.K. are completely out of stock; unless you want to pay stupid prices for the $699 graphics card.
Does the 3080 have enough VRAM?
The desktop version of the RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM, and the laptop version can have 8GB or 16GB. 16GB is more VRAM than any other laptop GPU, so if it isn’t enough you would need to get a desktop with an RTX 3090, RTX A5000, or RTX A6000 (which are extremely expensive).
When will Nvidia 3080 stock?
Sunday 6 Feb - Latest - Overclockers currently have stock of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080. Overclockers, Novatech and Novatech (£899.99) currently have stock of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070.
Where can I get a 3080?
You can try to get lucky online by jumping between retailers, but Best Buy has another option. At select Best Buy stores, you'll be able to show up early to receive a ticket that gets you the right to purchase an RTX 3080 Ti.
How much RAM does a 3080 have?
The leaks also show a 3070ti/super at 16gb vram and a 3080ti/super at 20gb vram. These cards are probably going to become a reality seeing as there is a noticeable gap in Nvidias current lineup in between 10gb-24gb. Exactly I'm just so disappointed in the vram amounts on the 30 series so far...
Will RTX 3080 ever be back in stock?
Keep in mind that in-store Best Buy RTX 3080 restock tends to happen late in the month. July 29, August 26, September 30 (announcement), and November 5 were the last restocks. We also saw online restocks on January 5, 2022; December 9 and December 23 of last year. RTX 3080 restock coverage for more details and updates.
Why is the 3080 still out of stock?
This is due to supply not yet outstripping demand. This means it's still difficult to find the GeForce RTX 3080, the GeForce RTX 3090 and practically every other RTX 30-series GPUs at fair prices.
Why are GPUs always out of stock?
That's right: GPUs are currently ridiculously overpriced, and the supplies are still lacking, both of which can be attributed to the global chip shortage.
Why is Nvidia always out of stock?
It is the mantra repeated by retailers when going in search for the latest hardware, including NVIDIA's desirable GeForce RTX 30 series. What really gives? A most basic explanation is that demand is exceeding supply (no duh, right?).
Will the GPU shortage ever end?
Many major manufacturers, including AMD, Intel and Nvidia all predict that the GPU market should see some huge improvement by at least 2023, and the data does appear to back this up.
When was the last time Best Buy restock RTX 3080?
BestBuy *appears* to restock every 1.5 to 2.5 weeks. The latest restock came in 1-week + 5-days after the prior.
How long will GPU mining last?
If you are looking for a ballpark figure, you should assume at least 3 years of life out of a GPU. 5 years would be a fairly average lifespan. Even 10 years isn't unheard of. There are GPUs out there that like cryptocurrency are approaching their second decade of operation.
Are scalpers causing GPU shortage?
No good news here. Analysis conducted by Jon Peddie of the Jon Peddie computer industry research firm and published in Graphic Speak has narrowed the cause of the GPU shortage to several parties: scalpers, miners, and gougers.
Are graphics cards still hard to find 2022?
No, GPUs are not still out of stock in 2022. You can find Nvidia RTX 30-series and AMD RX 6000 graphics cards at most retailers, as well as on eBay. Cards are not only in stock now, but they're also mostly selling for around list price.
Why are RTX cards always sold out?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that RTX 3000 cards will be hard to buy for the rest of the year, citing the massive demand, which he compares to other popular product launches, including Windows 95. RTX 3080 20GB and RTX 3070 16GB tabled.
Is NVIDIA losing money?
Is it time to buy? As graphics chip maker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) gears up for its quarterly earnings next week, the stock sits nearly 50% off an all-time high reached late last year, with a 40% drop happening so far this year alone.
Why are there no 30s cards?
Nvidia has blamed shortages on the lack of specific necessary components required for all Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series cards. In a recent conference, Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said these component shortages may last well into 2021.
Nvidia RTX 30-series stock disaster: Mining madness
While this is only addressing one factor in the much wider problem of non-availability, it’s clear that Nvidia is finally doing something to make RTX 30-series cards (or at least the RTX 3060) easier for ordinary consumers to get.
Nvidia RTX 30-series stock disaster: More to be done
Still, there’s a long way to go. Nvidia is giving the RTX 3060 a fighting chance but ultimately, it’s only dulling the appeal to a subset of miners. There’s nothing to dissuade the circling resellers. And even some conventional retailers are banking on demand being high enough to raise their RTX 3060 prices ahead of launch.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
I can personally attest to knowing at least four people who were sat at their desks yesterday, occasionally hitting that F5 button, waiting to purchase a GeForce RTX 3080 that they fully intended to use and own themselves. In all but one instance, however, they all reportedly pretty much exactly the same experience.
What Does Nvidia Have to Say?
In responding to clear anger among the legitimate PC community, Nvidia has acknowledged that scalper bots have created a really big problem here and, put simply, with them now available to purchase in some places with 100% mark-ups, getting one within the next couple of weeks (and possibly longer) will not be easy nor cheap.
RTX 3080 price
It's worth reiterating that the Nvidia RTX 3080 carries an MSRP of $699 and RRP of £649 respectively. That's, unfortunately, the going rate in an ideal world, though - sadly - that's just not reflective of the current market for PC gaming tech.
Where to buy RTX 3080 - US
Nvidia RTX 3080 | From $699 (Check Amazon) The world's largest retailer has several RTX 3080 GPUs available, but you're currently looking at $1,000+ added onto the MSRP for certain partner cards available. We recommend waiting for a restock or taking the prebuilt route, such as with the Skytech Prism II or Thermaltake Reactor 380 for $2,799.99.
Where to buy RTX 3080 - UK
Nvidia RTX 3080 | From £650 (Check Amazon) What few RTX 3080 GPUs are available at the UK's largest online retailer are considerably above RRP. However, the rates are a little cheaper than what we've seen in the past few months.
Best Buy RTX 3080 restock
GeForce RTX 30 series: from $479 at Best Buy (check stock) Best Buy carries a wide selection of RTX 30 series cards from the likes of EVGA , MSI and EVGA. Best Buy tends to sell the standalone cards with prices from $479.
How to buy an RTX 3080 at Best Buy (online)
The last Best Buy RTX 3080 restock occurred on October 1. The in-store only event was held at select locations nationwide. However, Best Buy has also held online restocks.
