3080 Strix vs EVGA Ftw3 Ultra

[Coombzy]

I'm currently in the queue for a 3080 Strix non OC, it however seems they're virtually non existant and this is almost 4 months later... as you can tell I've stuck it out this long but the deliveries seem only to be OC models or no Strix at all. There is a local listing for an EVGA card, I'd have to pay extra but I'd get it next week, should I wait out the queue for the card I wanted or pay the £150 extra once the refund comes in and grab the EVGA? I'd lose my free game but I'm pretty sure by the time I get it it'll be expired anyway. Tough decision for me, I really wanted the Strix, I'm under 60 in the queue right now FYI. 

[Mateyyy]

150 quid over what you were already paying for the Strix? Ouch.

Especially considering the fact that the FTW3 actually has a worse PCB than the Strix, I personally wouldn't take it, but that's just me. 

[Coombzy]

3 minutes ago, Mateyyy said:

150 quid over what you were already paying for the Strix? Ouch.

Especially considering the fact that the FTW3 actually has a worse PCB than the Strix, I personally wouldn't take it, but that's just me. 

They aren't shipping Strix non OC to any retailers though, Scan who I've pre-ordered with have received 5 non OC to date, Asus then had to apologise but internally said to retailers "we prioritise OC models" that to me is ridiculous as no other manufacturer seems to be doing that. The next shipment is Strix OC and TUF Gaming, after almost 4 months they've received 5 cards...