The XFX RX 5500 XT is another great budget pick. At right around $200, this graphics card packs the best power for the price with pretty expansive memory, a powerful boost clock, and optimal cooling technology.

Every graphics card seems to hit (or try to hit) the same benchmarks: great memory, fast speeds, and the ability to game or work for hours without the fear of overheating. What often sets a graphics card apart is its accessibility, so to see a graphics card with great features at such an affordable price is really impressive. Again, it bears repeating that several factors are in play when comparable graphics cards are being sold at much higher prices that are often out of the manufacturer's control, but it doesn't detract from just how impressive this one graphics card seems to be.

With an 8GB GDDR6 memory, this graphics card is able to seemingly whatever gaming or program needs you may have. Based on the options on this list, graphics cards around this price point seem to max out around 6GB, so this is a little more bang for your buck.

With a 14GHz memory clock speed, this graphics card helps games render at a much faster speed than a lot of its competition. The GPU game clock speed is 1717 MHz, which is seemingly enough to clear and crisp graphics, even as gamers expect higher-resolution technology that keeps up with their monitors and televisions. All in all, this is a pick you can't go wrong with.

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The ASUS STRIX-GTX1060 is a graphics card with an aesthetically-pleasing design, good memory capability, and an impressive memory clock speed to prevent lagging and keep your graphics looking crisp, clear, and competition-ready.

This graphics card is embellished with Aura Sync RGB lighting that can be set to breathing, strobing, color cycle, music effects, static, or to reflect U temperature. On a slightly more practical note, this graphics card possesses direct GPU heat pipes and a triple-fan design to keep your system cool and quiet. However, some s have reported that the graphics card has had instances of overheating. Of course, this depends on several factors, but it’s still important to note.

The ASUS STRIX-GTX1060 has 6GB of memory in both the Advanced Graphics Card and the Overclocked version, which is enough to deliver clear graphics while traditional gaming or venturing into VR.

As far as memory speed goes, the graphics card has a speed of 1579 MHz and 1873 MHz in OC mode in the Overclocked version, which is some pretty competitive speed.

That being said, these features do not come without a pretty significant price tag. The Advanced Graphics Card is currently around $450, and the Overclocked version is just under $380. While it may be a bit of an investment, it’s par for the course for this kind of technology. Most graphics cards that are worth your while when it comes to speed and performance are going to reflect that in the price.

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The EVGA GeForce GT 1030 is the most inexpensive pick on this list and offers a simple and straightforward boost to your graphics processing.

While not designed for intense, ultra-high-definition gaming, this graphics card is capable of giving your system a boost if you need to run multiple monitors or a few heavy-duty programs. With a 2048MB GDDR5 memory detail, its memory capacity is a lot more limited than other options on this list. That being said, this is a budget option, so you’re not overpaying for what you get. At 6008 MHz memory clock speed, it’s a small but mighty graphics card that can offer some speed in exchange for its limited RAM.

While this graphics card does come with a low-profile bracket, you must first remove the high-profile bracket that the graphics card comes with. Unfortunately, s have reported that this is an arduous and sometimes frustrating process. But if you’re handy with tools, it may not be as difficult for you, but it’s something to be aware of.

The manufacturer does note that this graphics card is two times faster than Intel Core i5 integrated graphics, which isn’t as significant a boost as other cards on this list, but it’s still something. If you’re interested in adding another monitor or enjoy video editing in your spare time, this is certainly a graphics card to consider.

Simple, straightforward, and under $100, this low-profile graphics card will help take care of your graphics needs.

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While each style of the ASUS AMD Radeon graphics card collection offers slightly different performance and possesses different characteristics and advantages, one fact remains true: this is a great gaming graphics card.

Starting with the TUF 3 RX 5600XT, it has memory speeds of 1750 MHz in gaming mode and 1770 MHz in OC mode. With a graphics RAM of 6GB, this card sets itself up to be a reliable gaming graphics card, or a dual-monitor graphics card capable of smoothly running a few heavy-duty programs. This is the mid-range budget style offered, coming in at a little over $300.

The Dual RX 5500XT has an 8GB memory with a 14000MHz memory clock speed, with a price of just under $300. Comparatively, it seems a little stronger on multiple fronts compared to the TUF 3. s have reviewed that they are able to play games such as Modern Warfare on very high settings and still get great picture resolution and graphics speed.

As far as the EX RX 570 goes, the 8GB memory and 7000MHz memory clock speed lag slightly behind the DUAL RX in performance, but is currently slightly more expensive, which could be based upon availability. s have reported some crash issues while gaming with the EX RX 570, but it seemed like more of a software issue with their Us overall rather than a specific issue with the graphics card, so that’s important to take into while reading the reviews.

Overall, these seem like well-built graphics cards with an emphasis on durability and well-thought-out temperature control features.

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Coming in at just over $200, Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT delivers great memory capacity and fast memory speeds capable of keeping up with whatever your graphics needs may be.

This graphics card has an 8GB memory and two memory clock speeds. The base speed is 1647MHz, while the boost clock boasts a speed of 1845MHz. If your needs are fairly standard, this is more than enough memory and speed to run several monitors and programs smoothly. Even in the instance of intense gaming, this graphics card can provide adequate . It’s reviewed as being a good 1080p card, but as more and more gamers enjoy gaming in 4K, it may not deliver as easily.

However, the Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT does come equipped with FreeSync, an adaptive synchronization technology that s a variable refresh rate to keep your game graphics running smoothly and clearly.

This graphics card is more than enough to easily run multiple monitors. Several s have reported that this card can easily four monitors with no lagging. While four monitors may seem excessive to many (and a pipe dream to some), it’s great to know what this graphics card is truly capable of.

Reviews have also lauded this graphics card with having a conservative power consumption. However, it does not come with a power cable. Having invested quite a bit in a graphics card, you would think maybe the manufacturers would include a power cable with the package. But, this is a fairly easy fix and doesn’t detract from the overall functionality of the graphics card.

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The XFX Radeon RX 580 features hardware-controlled clock speed as well as an overclocked mode, good memory capability, and well-thought-out temperature control design.

The base memory clock speed for this graphics card is 1386 MHz, which may not be the fastest, but again, this is the standard memory clock speed without any of the enhancement technology that this graphics card is capable of. The XFX True Clock Technology is described by the manufacturer as being “hardware-controlled clock speed performance optimization,” so your card performance is optimized. This graphics card also has an OC+ mode, which makes the graphics card capable of even greater speed.

The graphics RAM itself is 8GB, which is pretty impressive considering the price point of under $200. There are several reports of price inflation among graphics cards for several reasons, so hopefully, the price of this particular card remains stable. If so, it’s very affordable, given its capabilities.

This graphics card is VR-ready and is capable of pairing with the latest VR headsets, so if you’re into VR gaming, that’s a big plus. In those immersive experiences, having the graphics to the lifelike gameplay is crucial.

Lastly, the dual-fan design of this graphics card provides optimal temperature control while maintaining quiet performance. When you’re focused on a game or chipped away at a large project in a heavy-duty program, the last thing you want to hear is a whirring of a fan.

With these details in mind, the XFX Radeon RX 580 cements itself on this list as one of the best graphics cards.

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The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 is on the lower end of price when it comes to the graphics cards on this list and delivers great performance in the form of fast memory speeds, good temperature control, and reliable function when it comes to running multiple heavy-duty programs.

This graphics card has 4GB GDDR5 RAM and a memory speed of 8002MHz. Compared with other graphics cards that have similar performance, the GTX 1650 holds its own in of value.

This card also features a Windforce 2x cooling system with alternate spinning fans. Now, whenever you see a graphics card with no fans at all, that’s a red flag, and even with the presence of fans, some other graphics cards still tend to overheat. What’s impressive about the GTX 1650 is that it seems to maintain good temperature control throughout prolonged use. Arguably, this is more important than other fancy features other graphics cards may offer because if your graphics card overheats and stops working, you’re out of luck.

Although there are technically better gaming graphics cards out there, this list details the best graphics cards across the board. When it comes to running multiple heavy-duty programs (looking at you, Adobe Suite) this graphics card helps get the job done without lagging. And with a quiet performance that is well-reviewed by s, you can get your work done in peace.

At around $160, this is a great mid-range investment for someone looking to enhance their graphics experience without breaking their budget

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The VisionTek Radeon 7750 is a great basic graphics card that comes at an affordable price. With its HDMI output, this graphics card is ideal for ing multiple monitors, enhancing picture quality, and enhancing audio quality as well. The HDMI connectivity is simple and straightforward.

This graphics card is great for those who are lovingly overzealous with their at-home monitor setup. Several s have reviewed that they have paired this graphics card with multiple 4K UHD televisions refashioned as monitors, or other similar multi-monitor workstations. While this may cause lagging or display issues when relying solely on the internal processing of the U, this graphics card helps deliver enhanced graphics with minimal lagging. While installing, a recommended running the Windows update first to install the drivers before plugging your monitor into them.

The card is equipped with image quality enhancement technology, making your graphics clearer than ever before. And with the integrated HD audio controller, surround sound is channeled over HDMI and requires no additional cables.

This card only has 1GB of memory, so it’s not ideal for running an intense gaming setup. That being said, the best graphics cards apply not only to gaming, but for general computer usage as well. So, this card certainly holds its own on this list.

If your graphics needs are a little less complicated than that of an intense gamer, this is absolutely a suitable option for you. At under $150, you can get everything you need without having to overspend at all.

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The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1660 is among the best graphics cards available today for its quality GPU, great connectivity options, and reliable speed.

This graphics card is built with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 coprocessor, which has been lauded by many s as being of great quality. While this GPU is used in the build of many other graphics cards, it’s the surrounding features in the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1660 that really make it worth your while.

This graphics card comes with an OC Scanner that finds the optimal settings for the graphics card in your system with just the press of a button. When you’re paying for reliability for your graphics, taking the guesswork out of your setup can go a long way when it comes to getting the most out of your graphics card.

This graphics card also comes with three DisplayPorts and one HDMI 2.0, giving you plenty of connectivity for all of your gaming experiences. This graphics card is described by the manufacturer as being good for VR games, so you can rest assured that you will get the immersive quality you expect from a VR game with the assistance of this graphics card.

This card comes with 6GB GDDR5 RAM and 1785 MHz memory clock speed, which is plenty of capacity and speed to keep your games running smoothly.

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The MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 is certainly an investment piece when it comes to graphics cards, but when it comes to gaming performance and value.

Coming in at around $370, some s have noted that it’s almost as expensive as some of the 2070 graphics cards. With products often being offered from multiple sellers, it’s important to compare the price of the product with comparable competition within the market. With that in mind, this card still has great performance.

This graphics card, manufactured by MSI, features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 chipset. It has 6GB GDDR6 memory capacity and a memory speed of 1830MHz, which is pretty competitive when compared to other graphics cards around this price point. Overall, for what the card offers, it has decent value.

This card has two HDMI and three DisplayPort outputs. While the number of HDMI ports is comparable to other graphics cards, it has a few more DisplayPorts than others tend to offer. Depending on what your connectivity needs are, this could be an important detail.

s have reported that the TORX Fan 3.0, which offers accelerated airflow over a traditional fan blade, helps keep the graphics card cool and functional even through prolonged use. The fan also uses Zero Frozr technology to stop the fan in low-load situations, keeping your environment as quiet as possible.

Many of those who game in 1080p seem to be happy with this graphics card and are quick to recommend it as a reliable and easy-to-use option.

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