Experienced builders already have a feel for this, so this is for people who are new to building gaming and other graphics intensive PCs. I am aware that cards sold for MSRP are unicorns. I'm posting this to give new builders, and maybe some experienced builders an idea of what a good deal they are getting or how badly they are being ripped off. These are the MSRPs reported to Nvidia by the aftermarket manufacturers.
GeForce RTX 3060
Gigabyte Eagle - $329
Zotac Twin Edge - $329
Asus Dual - $329
MSI Ventus 2X - $329
EVGA XC Black - $329
EVGA XC - $389
Gigabyte Eagle OC - $459
Gigabyte Gaming OC - $479
MSI Ventus 2X - $479
Asus Tuf - $489
PNY XLR8 Revel Epic Single Fan - $499
PNY XLR8 Revel Epic Dual Fan - $499
Gigabyte Vision OC - $499
Zotac Twin Edge OC - $499
MSI Ventus 3X - $499
Asus ROG Strix - $529
GeForce RTX 3060ti
Founders Edition - $399
GigabyteEagle - $399
EVGA XC - $459
PNY Uprising Dual Fan - $459
Gigabyte Eagle OC - $479
EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $499
Gigabyte Gaming OC - $499
Asus KO - $529
Zotac Twin Edge - $559
MSI Ventus 2X OC - $609
Gigabyte Gaming OC Pro - $619
Asus Tuf OC - $619
Gigabyte Aorus Master - $639
MSI Gaming X Trio - $649
GeForce RTX 3070
Founders Edition - $499
Gigabyte Eagle - $499
EVGA XC3 Black - $599
Asus Dual - $624
Zotac Twin Edge - $649
Gigabyte Eagle OC - $569
PNY Uprising Dual Fan - $599
EVGA XC3 - $624
Asus Dual - $629
EVGA XC3 Ultra - $639
PNY XLR8 Triple Fan RGB - $679
EVGA FTW3 - $679
Zotac Twin Edge OC - $699
EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $699
MSI Ventus 2X OC - $709
MSI Ventus 3X OC - $739
Gigabyte Gaming OC - $749
Asus Tuf - $769
GeForce RTX 3080
Founders Edition - $699
MSI Ventus 3X - $699
EVGA XC3 Black - $799
PNY XLR8 Epic-X RGB Triple Fan - $799
EVGA XC3 - $839
EVGA XC3 Ultra - $839
Asus Tuf - $874
Zotac Trinity OC - $989
Gigabyte Eagle - $1049
MSI Ventus 3X - $1069
Gigabyte Gaming OC - $1079
Asus ROG Strix - $1099
MSI Gaming X Trio - $1109
Gigabyte Aorus - $1109
GeForce RTX 3090
Founders Edition- $1499
Gigabyte Eagle - $1649
EVGA KR - $1674
Gigabyte OC - $1699
EVGA FTW3 - $1729
EVGA XC3 Ultra - $1739
PNY XLR8 Triple Fan Gaming - $1799
EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $1869
MSI Ventus 3X - $1949
Asus Tuf - $2099
MSI Ventus 3X OC - $2119
Asus ROG Strix - $2199
Gigabyte Aorus Master - $2199
Scalpers are selling these cards for as much as 3X their MSRP. Shop carefully and don't get ripped off. Never buy a card, especially used cards, that will be shipped by an individual unless you know and/or trust the seller (I'm looking at you, ebay). A possible exception to that is hardware bought on r/hardwareswap. The mods there do a pretty good job of vetting sellers, but they aren't perfect. Buying in person is always better. If you use PayPal be aware that scammers are opening PayPal accounts and then closing or abandoning them after they get your money. Be aware that even Amazon and Newegg get scammed occasionally. Amazon makes absolutely no attempt to bar scalpers. In fact, Amazon will lock item ratings when people post scalper alerts. Scammers are selling empty boxes and pictures of boxes. Check the shrink wrap and box seals on "new" cards. Always check used cards for physical damage to the case, PC board, edge connectors, and/or mounting hardware. Look for board warping, excessive dust, broken or cracked fan blades, rusty or missing screws, broken or missing tamper seals, separation of the PC card from the heat sink. All of these are signs of a poorly maintained and possibly defective card. Ask for a demo, if possible.
I hope this helps new builders.
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