Is the 3090 a 'waste' for gaming?

[Grim5]

My 3090 clocked up 19.5GB VRAM usage running Half Life Alyx, my 2080Ti didn't cut the Mustard.

Which VR headset? Pimax 8k?

 

[Minstadave]

I had to pay delivery too. Seemed cheeky. I previously got free delivery from them.

 

[gpuerrilla]

I had to pay delivery too. Seemed cheeky. I previously got free delivery from them.

You dont get free delivery from OcUK or there when you live across the pond do you @N19h7m4r3

 

[N19h7m4r3]

You dont get free delivery from OcUK or there when you live across the pond do you @N19h7m4r3

I never even get haribo!

 

[gpuerrilla]

I never even get haribo!

*strokes and consoles * come to think of it, no I didnt too your right!! *grabs pitchfork*

 

[Berno]

Which VR headset? Pimax 8k?

Yes matey, 8KX

 

[The Old School Gamer]

No graphics cards that costs over a £1k makes any sense to me.
The 2080Ti didn't at the time, and nor does the 3090 now.

I've always maintained the whole point of being a an PC enthusiast is not about spending big, but spending wisely.
Seeking out the maximum amount of performance for the least amount of financial out lay.

 

[HEADRAT]

No graphics cards that costs over a £1k makes any sense to me.
The 2080Ti didn't at the time, and nor does the 3090 now.

I've always maintained the whole point of being a an PC enthusiast is not about spending big, but spending wisely.
Seeking out the maximum amount of performance for the least amount of financial out lay.

I absolutely 100% concur but I've just found myself purchasing a 3090FE as I just got so sick of the no-stock/gouge merry-go-round that I pressed buy for some pre-gouged NVIDA fun. I can now look forward to some lovely gaming over Christmas rather than pawing over Discord/Telegraph feeds and getting annoyed by terrible websites/stock control/gouging that consumers are currently being subjected to. Does it make sense for price vs performance absolutely not, does it make sense I can now just get back to my PC hobby and enjoy my new purchase/treat, yep and to me that's worth the money.

 

[IvanDobskey]

Hell will freeze over before I spend £1400 on a graphics card

 

[kevman]

I'm surprised at that, did you get it from the Nvidia store when they were selling them?

No I went through the nvidia site to the Bolton store. Maybe I just got lucky it was one of the early Nov FE drops. I have been a customer with them for quite a few years so may be that has something to do with it.

 

[PurePickage]

I absolutely 100% concur but I've just found myself purchasing a 3090FE as I just got so sick of the no-stock/gouge merry-go-round that I pressed buy for some pre-gouged NVIDA fun. I can now look forward to some lovely gaming over Christmas rather than pawing over Discord/Telegraph feeds and getting annoyed by terrible websites/stock control/gouging that consumers are currently being subjected to. Does it make sense for price vs performance absolutely not, does it make sense I can now just get back to my PC hobby and enjoy my new purchase/treat, yep and to me that's worth the money.

Snap, got fed up with the whole scalping market soaking up all the cards so took a punt on a 3090 aswell. Yes it’s to much money for a card but who cares. Haters gonna hate because they can’t afford it that’s the reality

 

[pp111]

Snap, got fed up with the whole scalping market soaking up all the cards so took a punt on a 3090 aswell. Yes it’s to much money for a card but who cares. Haters gonna hate because they can’t afford it that’s the reality

I hadn't just spent all my money on a monitor I think I might too. I was really looking forward to the 30 release and instead of the fun it was supposed to be it's as big a disappointment as the 20 release.

 

[HEADRAT]

Snap, got fed up with the whole scalping market soaking up all the cards so took a punt on a 3090 aswell. Yes it’s to much money for a card but who cares. Haters gonna hate because they can’t afford it that’s the reality

I can fully accept that some will not buy out of principle or because it doesn’t align with their enjoyment of PC hardware, I don’t really buy into “haters” (sure there may be a handful).

I got labelled a hater and jealous when I stated early on that I though the 3090 was bad value for money and that’s why I didn’t initially buy.

 

[PurePickage]

I hadn't just spent all my money on a monitor I think I might too. I was really looking forward to the 30 release and instead of the fun it was supposed to be it's as big a disappointment as the 20 release.

Indeed all the fun was sucked out of it. I’ve never bought a card on launch day and I don’t think I ever will again unless there are better measures put in place to stop websites crashing and scalpers getting all the cards

 

[IvanDobskey]

It's really not a case of not being able to afford one. I just can't justify that sort of cash one one computer component. What do you do when the 40 series is released? Everyone with a 3090 will be dropping even more money on a 4090. Where does it end? I'm sorry, I like to see some value from something.

 

[gpuerrilla]

Indeed all the fun was sucked out of it. I’ve never bought a card on launch day and I don’t think I ever will again unless there are better measures put in place to stop websites crashing and scalpers getting all the cards

I think that is here to stay. It may have been less abused in the past but like the football match ticket touts, once they all get wind it hard to disband it. Just try to upgrade outside of the new release cycles I think, this was the only one where I planned it in advance and joined the trains - not gonna happen again.

 

[nikoliath]

It's really not a case of not being able to afford one. I just can't justify that sort of cash one one computer component. What do you do when the 40 series is released? Everyone with a 3090 will be dropping even more money on a 4090. Where does it end? I'm sorry, I like to see some value from something.

It probably ends in a blood bath and Ivan back behind bars!

 

[Dontrocktheboat]

I had to pay delivery too. Seemed cheeky. I previously got free delivery from them.

Yeah they are getting greedy. Everyone wants a slice of the action. £12 quick for DPD. Scandalous.

 

[IvanDobskey]

It probably ends in a blood bath and Ivan back behind bars!

I never done it

 

[Dontrocktheboat]

With Hard Brexit on the cards in about 3 weeks.

£1400 might look like a bargain come 2021. lol

£400 over the AIB 3080 dont seem too bad for me. + COD + Watchdogs.