2080 super or wait for 3080 ( No GPU at the moment)

[wako7654]

Hi, i was contemplating to buy a 1080ti HOF yesterday(posted also) for 550$ instead of a 2080 super($800) but unfortunately the HOF card was gone and only $600+ 1080ti's remain. 

I game casually, and the problem i'm having now is that i am out of a GPU, and want to buy something on the higher end range that's not 2080ti (just too overpriced).

 

It seems at my desired price point, only 2080 supers remain, but 3080 will be coming by the end of this year and i feel that if i buy a 2080SP now i would be disappointed as i shoul'dve gone for that card. Sadly i have no GPU at the moment so waiting is kinda a problem, so i'm very torn on the decision. Any insights on what i should do for now is greatly appreciated. 

 

[Semper]

Technology will always be a "wait until this better thing comes along" deal, if you're looking to have the best.

From my perspective, I see you asking a question you've already answered. You don't currently have a GPU. You want a GPU. You should have a GPU. Current generation cards are solid performers at 1080 and 1440p, and in some cases, 4k. Performance of the next generation of cards is entirely speculative, but I expect the biggest leaps forward will revolve around RTX performance.

[Vejnemojnen]

If I were you, I would probably source some temporary solution with either a discounted new budget GPU, or, a 2nd hand which you could later sell. And wait until the introduction of the new cards, to see, whether they offer any significant gain or not. Though it is not certain, they might drive RTX20 series card prices down a bit. Just get something, later you can sell it for good price, if you get a bargain.

[Ebony Falcon]

Grab a 5700 to tide you over and sell it when nvdia launch 3000 series

you won’t loose much money on it 

but buy a card at launch because there’s always something new coming out 

if you buy at launch you will have it knowing you will get a full season out of it before something new comes

[Badger906]

The 2080s is only going to get cheaper. So buying on when its on offer or using a discount code would be an option. Nobody knows the launch price of the 3080. But one thing is known is that it will cost more.

 

Also there's nothing to say that NVIDIA don't launch a 3080s thats 50% more powerful than a 3080 less than 6 months after launch. There's always something better coming if you wait.