Nvidia's new RTX 3060 graphics card is theoretically now available, as we've reached the card's official launch date of 5PM UK time (9AM Pacific/12PM Eastern) on February 25th, 2021. Obviously, we're all aware of the state of the graphics card market right now, so all we can do is suggest places that may have stock if you happen to check them at the right time. Anyway, our RTX 3060 review shows that Nvidia's promise of RTX 2070 performance at $330/£300 is fulfilled and even exceeded in some games, so expect a lot of demand for the new graphics cards. In this article, we'll share the best places in the US and UK to pick up your new RTX 3060.
So why is this card so hotly anticipated? Put simply, it brings the advancements of Nvidia's bleeding-edge Ampere GPUs like the RTX 3070 and 3080 down to a properly mainstream price point, while still offering more than enough performance for the 1080p screens that are the most popular amongst gamers. If you're building a entry-level to mid-range rig, this is a great choice with a good degree of future-proofing, thanks to HDMI 2.1 support, 12GB of VRAM and DLSS/RT capabilities. It's also significantly cheaper than AMD's competing RX 6800, which doesn't have a DLSS alternative and may not be as competitive in RT performance.
All that is to say that this card is expected to go fast, even though Nvidia has claimed that a greater number of cards will be available and miners will find the card less appetising, so here's what you need to know – and the web pages you should probably bookmark!
