Should I buy an RTX 5080 now or wait for a possible Super or Ti model?
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MellowPine47
I'm finishing a new PC build and need to choose a graphics card. I can buy an RTX 5080 this week for about €1,200, but there are rumors of a future RTX 5080 Super or Ti. I play at 4K and also want to use the card for VR, especially flight and space simulators. Is it worth waiting three or four months for a possible announcement, or should I buy the RTX 5080 now?
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I had the same dilemma and bought a 5080 when I found one for roughly €1,030. I’ve had no regrets, so a €1,200 model seems reasonable if you need the card and don’t want to keep waiting for rumors to become real.
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I’d lean toward buying now. A future model would probably cost considerably more than €1,200, especially if memory and GPU prices rise, and it may not offer a huge performance improvement. Rumors also don’t guarantee that the card will actually launch.
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The main reason to wait would be VRAM. At 4K, and particularly with demanding VR simulators, 16GB may become limiting over time. But unless you’re prepared to spend around €1,400–€1,800 or move up to a higher-tier card, waiting for an unannounced model is a gamble.
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There isn’t enough reliable information about a 5080 Super or Ti to make a recommendation. Its release, price, VRAM, and performance are all uncertain. If you need a GPU now and €1,200 is a fair price for the performance you want, buy the 5080. Otherwise, wait only if you’re comfortable potentially waiting much longer.
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If the 5080 is available at a price you’re happy with, it makes sense to finish the build now. A Super or Ti version could be delayed, sell out immediately, or launch at a much higher price without adding much beyond extra cores and power consumption.
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