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With RTX 3080s selling out immediately at launch, many people did not get one. Now the big question is should you buy one as soon as they are in stock or wait. The answer is complicated but can be simplified to it depends on your situation and what you plan on using the GPU for.
Yes, you should if...
RDNA 2 is set to be unveiled near the end of October (28th to be exact). It is recommended, it you can want and don't need a card now or need a card for work, to wait until the review of AMD's RDNA 2 cards before making a decision. We are waiting for these reviews before we finalize our new computer build.
- you will use the GPU for work
- you need a graphics now
- you will just use the GPU for gaming
- you can wait for a little over a month (RDNA 2)
RDNA 2 is set to be unveiled near the end of October (28th to be exact). It is recommended, it you can want and don't need a card now or need a card for work, to wait until the review of AMD's RDNA 2 cards before making a decision. We are waiting for these reviews before we finalize our new computer build.