MSI or EVGA 3080ti

[Driver170 42]

Hi,

I’m looking to get either the MSI or EVGA RTX3080ti.

But i’m unsure what one to get as there is quite a bunch to pick from.

Here is the two links to both cards. What do you guys think what one should i grab?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-geforce-rtx-3080-ti-suprim-x-12gb-gddr6x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-37g-ms.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_4f919a95ca6f5a39705c784c368592c3467dd656-1627851766-0-gqNtZGzNAnijcnBszQyO

 

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/evga-geforce-rtx-3080-ti-ftw3-ultra-gaming-12gb-gddr6x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-32m-ea.html

[swiesma 625]

If you can - get an Asus. 
 

Evga or MSI doesn’t really make a difference. I have a EVGA 3080ti FTW3 as the Asus was not available. 

[turbomax 3,350]

it DOES make a difference it you want the longest warranty in the industry: 10 years total warranty for an extra 50$ for EVGA. thats why I got the EVGA 3090

[OlliePen 88]

I've heard sub-optimal things about MSI GPUs. The EVGAs are nice because they aren't subject to the 25% tariff (they're made in Taiwan instead of PRC).

ETA: Just saw your location. You may not be subject to the tariff as we are here in the States.

Edited August 9, 2021 by OlliePen

[martin-w 3,289]

On 8/9/2021 at 8:03 PM, turbomax said:

it DOES make a difference it you want the longest warranty in the industry: 10 years total warranty for an extra 50$ for EVGA. thats why I got the EVGA 3090

 

Yep, precisely why I did the same for my 3090 FTW3

 

Great customer support too.

Edited August 11, 2021 by martin-w

[swiesma 625]

Yeah but why would I want 10 years warranty on a GPU? 🙂

5 years ok.... 7 maybe... but 10?

 

I just installed the Hybrid Cooler on my EVGA 3080ti. See screenshot. 4K sightseeing over Paris undervolted to 1875 Mhz @ .875mV @ 64°C

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zsBF64iEw6YmUgFSA

Before I was at around 80°C with these settings and the fans were going crazy.

 

If you like silent GPUs - go for a hybrid or watercooled one.

 

 

[stans 727]

18 hours ago, swiesma said:

Yeah but why would I want 10 years warranty on a GPU? 🙂

5 years ok.... 7 maybe... but 10?

 

I just installed the Hybrid Cooler on my EVGA 3080ti. See screenshot. 4K sightseeing over Paris undervolted to 1875 Mhz @ .875mV @ 64°C

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zsBF64iEw6YmUgFSA

Before I was at around 80°C with these settings and the fans were going crazy.

 

If you like silent GPUs - go for a hybrid or watercooled one.

 

 

My last build was some 13 years old when I replaced it.  Granted, I held onto it for at least 5 years longer than I should have.

[swiesma 625]

Yeah, but of which value is a 13 year old GPU? 🙂

[stans 727]

23 hours ago, swiesma said:

Yeah, but of which value is a 13 year old GPU? 🙂

It still ran FSX, normally I would not hold onto a system that long.  5 years is really the practical limit, but if you are not looking for the latest flight sim, then 10 years is doable.

[swiesma 625]

But how much will a 3080ti be in 10 or 13 years? 25 bucks? 🙂

Edited August 19, 2021 by swiesma

[stans 727]

On 8/19/2021 at 6:08 AM, swiesma said:

But how much will a 3080ti be in 10 or 13 years? 25 bucks? 🙂

Computers and computer components are like cars.  They are depreciating assets.  Sometimes you get lucky and if you keep them long enough, they become collector items.