The price of graphics cards is finally returning to normal. Today, Rue du Commerce is offering two good deals on an RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB at 879 euros and an RTX 3060 Eagle 12 GB at less than 400 euros.
After hitting highs due to the boom in cryptocurrency mining and commodity shortages, the price of processors and graphics cards seems to be returning to normal. Excellent news for anyone who wants to update their configuration, or build a brand new gaming tower.
Currently, it is possible to find some very nice deals on RTX 30-series cards made by Gigabyte. The opportunity to get an RTX 3060 and above all, an RTX 3080 12 GB at a very reasonable price. Perfect to prepare for the end of the year video game releases.
The Rue du Commerce RTX 30 series offers in a nutshell:
- the GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB from Gigabyte at 879.90 euros (instead of 1119.73 euros);
- the GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle 12 GB from Gigabyte at 399.90 euros (instead of 419 euros).
GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB: a monster of power for gaming in 4K
If you want to push the graphic settings of the most recent PC games to the limit and put your eyes on it in 4K (provided you have a compatible screen), the GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB is undoubtedly the graphics card you need. ‘you need.
Based on the latest Nvidia GPU models (the famous Ampère architecture), this graphics card stands out for its power, in particular thanks to the presence of 12 GB of integrated RAM (in GDDR6X please). Add to this a memory interface using a 384-bit bus and not far from 8960 CUDA cores and you get a graphics card capable of supporting without flinching the workload caused by the most demanding games.
In order to offer impeccable performance in any situation, this RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB can count on two advantages: its overclocking factory (the OC in its name) which allows it to obtain additional power and above all its extremely efficient cooling provided by no less than three fans as well as a heat sink placed on the back of the chassis.
Usually offered at 1119.73 euros, the RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12 GB from Gigabyte is currently offered at 879.90 euros at Rue du Commerce.
GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle 12 GB: versatility at a contained price
More modest in all respects than the 3080, this GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle 12 GB is nonetheless an excellent graphics card that relies on versatility and a particularly affordable price positioning. Enough to set up a solid and lasting configuration without breaking the bank.
It is also based on the Ampère architecture, which allows it to offer very satisfactory performance, this RTX 3060 is ideal for enjoying your games in Full HD (1080p) without any restrictions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X RAM also allows it to offer a fluid gaming experience, including in the heart of the action. And if you’re a bit greedy, know that you can even push your games to 2K, at the cost of some sacrifices on the graphics settings.
On the cooling side, it can count on two 100 mm Windforce 2X fans whose reverse rotation ensures good air circulation, as well as a set of very efficient heat pipes and heat sinks. What to avoid overheating, the main cause of the loss of power of computer components.
Generally offered at around 419 euros, the GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle 12 GB is offered to you for a limited time at 399.90 euros by Rue du Commerce.
What are the benefits of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series card?
The big benefit of the Nvidia GeForce 30-series graphics cards is undoubtedly the arsenal of technologies offered by Nvidia. Beyond the hardware part, the manufacturer invests enormously in the software part and regularly gives birth to novelties which radically change the situation, especially in terms of gaming.
The GeForce 30 series provide access to many Nvidia technologies including:
- real-time Ray Tracing: this technology makes it possible to offer an extremely realistic rendering of lights in game, in particular for everything related to reflections and dynamic lighting. A pioneer in the field, Nvidia mainly uses two in-house technologies with RTX Global Illumination and RTX Direct Illumination;
- the DLSS: this super-sampling technology helps reduce GPU workload through artificial intelligence. Enough to obtain a sharp, precise and fluid rendering of the image, even in 4K, without affecting the framerate;
- Nvidia Reflex: thanks to this technology made in Nvidia, you will be able to reduce in-game latency and save a few precious seconds during your online games;
- Nvidia Broadcast: behind this name hides a set of tools intended for everything related to audio and video, in particular for streaming or video. Able to optimize the rendering of most streaming software, Broadcast also allows you to create a virtual verse background or to clean the audio of your communications live:
- Nvidia Studio: Aimed at image professionals or creatives of all kinds, Nvidia Studio is a set of graphics drivers that ensures you get the most out of your favorite creative applications (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Blender, Autodesk, OBS, Streamlabs, etc.).