RTX 3080

Definition

A high-end GPU that was theoretically available in 2020 but practically non-existent due to mining demand, supply chain chaos, and scalpers—basically a mythical artifact gamers spent years chasing for the holy grail of frame rates.

Example Usage

I've been trying to snag an RTX 3080 for two years; at this point I'm just going to accept my 1060 and its choppy performance.

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