[0xfaded]

It's unlikely FE cards will become more available. Unlike previous generations, the FE is both likely superior to the AIB models and being sold for less. This created insatiable demand which many suspect Nvidia would rather not fulfill. Instead, the rumor is the FE cards were underpriced for marketing reasons while pushing buyers to the higher margin AIB cards.

[sundvor]

Agreed. On a 1080TI, I'm 100% turned off by this launch. Waiting to see what AMD will bring, and/or if things shape up by around then.

[gtm1260]

Sad that they would engineer that awesome cooler design and not let people buy it. The launch AIB's are just giant triple slot coolers slapped on.