I need help with my decision on a graphics card

[EmmaWilliamson688]

So i have a dilemma, work will be able to source me a graphics card but wont know until they find out from their supplier how long it will take to get one. Do i cancel my card in the build i have is the question. If a 3090 is easy to install myself, im tempted to go cheap graphics card for now til i get one from work and then put it in. The card work can get is the PNY uprising blower or the PNY Xlr8 gaming x triple fan. (There is 100 euro difference between the 2 and not sue what one is better) Here is my Current spec:

Case	Send In Your Own Case (View Details)
Case Model:	Corsair ICUE 5000X RGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER SMART CASE - WHITE CC-9011213-WW
Case From:	www.overclockers.co.uk
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4) Change to: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready! Change to: ASUS® CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI (DDR4, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX/SLI) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive	2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW) Change to: NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive	500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive	2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting	50cm UV LED Strip
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0 Change to: NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options	MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System	Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [MUP-00003]
Operating System Language	United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media	Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software	FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus	NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser	Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty	3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery	SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time	Standard Build - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Welcome Book	PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

Does anyone know what the estimated wait is on 3090 cards for our builds? and waht typically is the brand that pcspecialist gets?. im on 13 working days wait time so far. Will it be straightforward for me to install my own card instead?

 

[EmmaWilliamson688]

*bump* almost a week and still no reply, can anyone advise? whats the deal with warranty if i order my own card and put a basic one in the system in the meantime? is it easy for me to install a card myself eg i dont need to do any tweaks other than install drivers? i only ask coz i dont see anywhere on forum an estimate of he current wait is for 3090 builds. I'm in pre production 16 working days now. I only ask coz seeing the guys who were waiting for 3080s for more than 100 build days has me concerned.

 

[JimmieeB]

So i have a dilemma, work will be able to source me a graphics card but wont know until they find out from their supplier how long it will take to get one. Do i cancel my card in the build i have is the question. If a 3090 is easy to install myself, im tempted to go cheap graphics card for now til i get one from work and then put it in. The card work can get is the PNY uprising blower or the PNY Xlr8 gaming x triple fan. (There is 100 euro difference between the 2 and not sue what one is better) Here is my Current spec:

Case	Send In Your Own Case (View Details)
Case Model:	Corsair ICUE 5000X RGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER SMART CASE - WHITE CC-9011213-WW
Case From:	www.overclockers.co.uk
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4) Change to: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready! Change to: ASUS® CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI (DDR4, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX/SLI) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive	2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW) Change to: NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive	500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive	2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting	50cm UV LED Strip
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0 Change to: NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options	MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System	Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [MUP-00003]
Operating System Language	United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media	Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software	FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus	NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser	Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty	3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery	SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time	Standard Build - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Welcome Book	PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

Does anyone know what the estimated wait is on 3090 cards for our builds? and waht typically is the brand that pcspecialist gets?. im on 13 working days wait time so far. Will it be straightforward for me to install my own card instead?

You are best off talking to PC Specialist support. I lucked out on my machine and have it in dispatch after a few weeks... give them a call. I got a 3090 strix.

 

[EmmaWilliamson688]

You are best off talking to PC Specialist support. I lucked out on my machine and have it in dispatch after a few weeks... give them a call. I got a 3090 strix.

Thanks, might do that. how long were u waiting in pre production before you decided to check in with them?

 

[JimmieeB]

Thanks, might do that. how long were u waiting in pre production before you decided to check in with them?

Like 8 days, kept asking what the situation was. I was lucky as alot of people switched to titan models which freed up mine. But defo ask them tomorrow and see if they have any 3090s available. You might luck out. What are you using the pc for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[EmmaWilliamson688]

Like 8 days, kept asking what the situation was. I was lucky as alot of people switched to titan models which freed up mine. But defo ask them tomorrow and see if they have any 3090s available. You might luck out. What are you using the pc for if you don't mind me asking?

i wanted something for both gaming and cg work, though i dont do any intense cg stuff for my current job as a character modeller in the animation industry, i want to expand my skills and start messing with more software and i think having the big vram amount will help and also mean wont have to upgrade for a few years