A graphics card is an additional processor for video information, that is added onto your computer to improve gaming performance. A graphics card too has a processor that works at a high frequency, and this processor is all dedicated to your monitor.
As a video card does a large amount of work, it usually generates a lot of heat. To this end almost all graphics cards have a complicated cooling mechanism that is usually improved with its own dedicated fan.
As these cards are generally used by gamers, they usually offer overclocking options to make them run at an even higher FPS. The cards are also supposed to improve the stylish look of your gaming PC, so they sometimes come with various beautiful lighting effects.
Video cards are made by many different brands, and all have different advantages and disadvantages, and are offered at different prices.
Therefore, it is sometimes pretty hard to make a good choice. To help potential buyers make an educated decision and pick the right model for their setup, we have compiled a list of 5 best video cards on the market, all having a good price and good specs.
Place#
Product
Editor's Rating
Editor's Opinion
Has GDDR5 memory
#1
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING
Editor's Pick
#2
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060
Editor's Pick
#3
XFX Radeon RX 570 RS XXX
Best For Crypto Mining
#4
XFX RX-590P8DFD6 Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB
Medium Class Gaming Card
#5
MSI RADEON RX 580 ARMOR 8G OC
Most Affordable
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING
#1
Editor's Pick
This model has a very powerful infrastructure that gives up to couple of times more power than the previous generation of RTXs.
The device supports RAY TRACING in realtime, allowing you to achieve realistic imagery in games.
The device is equipped with three fans, allowing it to cool off quickly and operate at peak efficiency the whole time. This card will take on even the most resource-heavy games.
The model has LED lighting that adds to your image and improves the look of your gaming computer.
The card is open for overclocking efforts.
Pros:
- Very powerful – can run any game with 4K resolution and no lagging below 60 FPS
- It is possible to overclock the card and increase its already huge power
- Stays cool and the fans do not make any extra noise when working
Cons:
- The card is very expensive, even considering how powerful it is
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060
#2
Editor's Pick
The accelerator can go at 1710 MHZ at maximum speed. The model has a pretty small size, and with a height of 112 mm it will fit in any computer, even a very cramped one.
The thickness of the card is 60 mm, with the fans. This too allows it to fit in a small PC.
The videocard arrives with software used for overclocking that can be used by inexperienced people.
With 10 GB of dedicated RAM this videocard can work with even the most resource-heavy games and programs.
Pros:
- The very small size allows you to use it inside a notebook
- Good connectivity – has two HDMI ports and one DVI port and one DP – up to four screen
- Very fast model
Cons:
- The fans are pretty noisy, especially if the card is doing difficult work
XFX Radeon RX 570 RS XXX
#3
Best For Crypto Mining
With 8 GB of built-in memory this model can support absolutely any game. The fast DDR5 memory used in the video card is combined with 2048 stream processors, giving it excellent speed.
With a top speed of 7000 MHz this is a fairly fast model, and because it has dual Bios, it will work well both for gaming and for mining cryptocurrency.
The card has a requirement for a power unit with a minimum of 500 watt power.
The cooling system is very good, and it is able to keep the powerful card cool and running at full efficiency at all times. Sadly, the card does not have any kind of RGB or lighting effects.
The card uses an innovative kind of cooling with thermal paste that keeps its temperature at least 30 degrees lower than that of similar models.
Pros:
- The card is offered at a pretty low price, considering how powerful it is
- The device has very good cooling, and you will not need to spend a lot on cooling
- The double BIOS is useful for mining cryptocurrency
Cons:
- The card is very powerful, and it can accidentally shut down a PC with a weak power unit
XFX RX-590P8DFD6 Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB
#4
Medium Class Gaming Card
The three fans keep this device cool at all times. The red glow from the cooler makes your entire computer look much more stylish.
The card is very low-profile and with a width of less than 5 inches will fit into a small PC easily.
Pros:
- The small dimensions make this card very easy to install and allow it to work in small PCs
- Is able to run resource-heavy games – tested with Battlefield 4
- The coolers are amazingly quiet, and the card makes absolutely no noise
Cons:
- The price is pretty high on this model
MSI RADEON RX 580 ARMOR 8G OC
#5
Most Affordable
The gaming video card ships with GDDR5 memory that is fast enough for most games at high resolution. Having two ports, it can support two displays, and with a high memory clock speed it is plenty fast enough for most games.
The low profile size allows it to be installed in a mini-computer.
Pros:
- The device is very good for bringing new power to an old PC
- Very inexpensive – the price is less than half of what competitors cost
- Offers a good amount of power for its price
Cons:
- Gets pretty hot, especially if you overload it too much and don’t use adequate cooling