FAQ
What do I need to install an RTX 3080?
You will need a PCIe (PCI Express) slot free on your motherboard, and ideally this should be a PCIe 4.0. You will also need a power supply unit (PSU) that can power the RTX 3080, which uses 340 watts of power. A 750W - 850W PSU is recommended. The PSU will also need 2x or 3x PCIe 8pin cables to plug into the graphics card, depending on the brand and model.
Which is better - GTX or RTX?
RTX offers the latest technology from NVIDIA, is much faster, and significantly outperforms all GTX cards.
How much is an RTX 3080 supposed to cost?
The RRP for an NVIDIA RTX 3080 was £649 in the UK, and the launch day for the RTX 3080 was September 17, 2020. Retail prices, however, do fluctuate according to demand, stock availability, and competitive pricing.
Is a RTX 3080 enough for gaming?
The RTX 3080 offers an excellent jump in performance from the RTX 3070, with incredible framerates in modern AAA games. E.g. F1 2022 - 123 FPS @ 1080p, 79 FPS @ 1440p and Ghostwire Tokyo 207 FPS @ 1080p, 172 FPS @ 1440p.
The RTX 3080 is more than enough for gaming, whether you play competitive, Esports, sports, variety or AAA games. Gamers predominantly buy the RTX 3080 for its 4K performance in games, but also significant gains in framerates across all resolutions. If you are choosing a graphics card for a specific type of game, our Graphics Card Buying Guide may help!
Are RTX 3080 discontinued?
NVIDIA publish information on discontinued GPUs in their knowledgebase. When NVIDIA publish "End of driver support" news, the GPU is no longer in production.
How much faster is an RTX 3080 than RTX 3070?
The RTX 3080 shows an improvement in gaming and creative comparisons over the RTX 3070. Benchmarks show that the RTX 3080 outperforms the RTX 3070 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K by a considerable amount, even though each benchmark uses different criteria for testing.
Is the RTX 3080 good for creative work?
Absolutely. With NVIDIA Studio, the RTX 3080 uses AI and specific drivers to increase performance when using 3D or video editing applications.
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