Nvidia is all set to launch an all new GPU in its Ampere lineup of GPUs, the RTX 3070 Ti, and fans all across the world are eagerly waiting for the release of the GPU.
In the past few months, it has become exceedingly difficult for users to procure a GPU for themselves, due to an immense increase in demand owing to the ongoing boom in the cryptocurrency market. Alongwith that, the semiconductor shortage has made things even worse.
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Nvidia has deployed a number of measures to ensure that gamers are able to get a GPU for themselves. A few weeks ago, the hash rate of new RTX 3080, RTX 3070, and RTX 3060 Ti GPUs was reduced to almost half of what it was initially. For those who are unaware, the hash rate basically determines the mining performance of a GPU. The higher the hash rate, the better is the mining performance. Nvidia calls this technology Lite Hash Rate (LHR), and it is available in all-new GPUs.
Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti Expected Release Time (US & UK) on Best Buy, Newegg, Amazon
Nvidia's latest GPU in the Ampere lineup, the RTX 3070 Ti offers just a slight bump in specifications as compared to the base RTX 3070. However, when stacked against the RTX 3080, the difference is quite significant. This makes the RTX 3070 Ti quite a questionable buy for its price point.
However, considering the scarcity of GPU stocks, users are quite eager to grab the RTX 3070 Ti when it launches in hopes that they will be able to get it at the MSRP. As of now, Nvidia hasn't revealed at what time exactly the RTX 3070 Ti will be launching. However, according to past trends, we might expect the GPU to release at 2 pm BST / 3pm CET.
When it comes to stores like Best Buy, we can expect a similar procedure as the RTX 3080 Ti. You cannot buy the GPUs online from Best Buy, and the only way to get a GPU is by grabbing a ticket at 7:30 am local time and then exchanging it for a GPU at 9am local.
Newegg, on the other hand, had started the sale at 2pm BST, but it was via Newegg shuffle, which means that you could get a chance to buy the GPU only via a lucky draw.