NVIDIA has just announced the launch of its new RTX 3080 graphics cards, but it’s not all that easy to get one. The good news is that there are a few different options available, so you should be able to find one that fits your needs. The first option is to buy a pre-owned card. This is the most common way to get a RTX 3080 card, and it’s usually the best option because it comes with a warranty and free shipping. You can also find them online or in some physical stores. The second option is to buy one from NVIDIA’s own store. This option usually costs more, but it offers better customer service and you can get a card with faster shipping times. You can also find them at participating retailers like Best Buy and GameStop. The third option is to buy one from an online retailer like Amazon or Ebay. These retailers usually have lower prices on pre-owned cards, but they don’t offer any warranties or free shipping. You should also be aware that these stores often sell counterfeit cards. The fourth option is to wait until NVIDIA releases new versions of its GeForce cards every year or so. This way, you’ll always have the latest and greatest technology available without having to worry about buying older cards again. However, this process can take some time so be patient if you want your card soon!

The most significant upgrade between the new RTX 3080 and the original is the extra 2GB memory, but it also has 8960 CUDA cores, which is a bump of almost 3%. That should provide you with some extra gaming performance overall, though it won’t be enough to change the visuals of your games completely.

According to NVIDIA, the new card draws an extra 30 watts of power over the original, but you should still be able to run it with a 750W power supply.

Everything else about the new GPU is the same. It still features a 1.71 GHz Boost Clock and the same type of GDDR6X memory. But if you’re looking for a little bit more memory and power but don’t want to jump to a 3080 TI or a 3090, this is a card worth looking at, assuming you can find one.

RTX 3080 12GB pricing isn’t available yet, and it could be all over the price, as NVIDIA isn’t the one setting the prices. Instead, its board partners will determine how much the GPUs cost, and based on the way that market is, it’ll probably cost way more than it should. And even at that, it’ll probably sell out minutes after it goes on sale because demand for GPUs is absurd.

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