On June 3rd, Nvidia released the RTX 3080 Ti, followed by the RTX 3070 Ti on June 10th. But why bother reviewing these graphics cards if they’re out of stock, you might ask. But we want you to be informed and prepared when they are available. The RTX 3070 Ti has all the specs you need to experience next-gen video games, including an HDMI 2.1 connection, with features like DLSS and Ray tracing at up to 4k 120Hz if you have a supported high-end gaming display. So, let’s find out if this card is right for you in our Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti review.

Also as a bonus, Nvidia added the cryptocurrency mining hash rate cap to both GPUs. By reducing the potential for creating the cryptocurrency Ethereum, Nvidia hoped to discourage cryptocurrency miners from purchasing the device. This means that you, the gamers, have a much better chance of getting your hands on a card than before. Considering the two shortages we experienced, the first due to a component shortage and the second due to tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States. The easiest method to ensure there was enough for the gaming community was to implement a cryptocurrency mining hash rate cap. Now, RTX cards can be more about gaming and less about mining.

We received the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti founder's edition, which means you get the same proprietary 12-pin connector that you'll find on the RTX 3070 reference design. However, the box already includes the new dual PCIe 8-pin power connector adapter, so you don't have to worry about the new card being incompatible with your existing PSU. However, compared to the old design choice in the 3070, we do get a new angular positioning that makes detaching the card and vice versa fairly easy. This shift could be to accommodate the new thinner PCB and a larger heatsink to help dissipate heat more efficiently.

The heatsink is also designed to get as close to the high-temperature components as possible. The reference design, which includes fans on opposing corners on the top and bottom of the GPU, focuses on improving thermals by increasing airflow and cooling. Hot air reaches the direction of airflow going over the CPU and is jerked out of the case when the case fans are positioned properly. As a result of this design, the card runs cooler and quieter than previous designs while offering superior efficiency than before. NVIDIA has done a great job with these design upgrades.