… The prices of graphics cards are inflated right now, and new GPUs are probably not coming out till 2028. If your GPU is already capable of 1440p gaming, it's better to invest in a monitor upgrade before buying a new GPU. …
… Related Your GPU's VRAM matters more than you think, but less than what Reddit says Insufficient VRAM is a plague, but things haven't gone out of control yet Your existing 8GB VRAM GPU is still fine, but don't buy a new one You probably don't want a compromised experience on a new GPU GPUs with 8GB… …
… AMD's FSR 4 and the newer Redstone version officially support only the newest RX 9000 series cards. Even though you can run FSR 4 on older GPUs anyway via OptiScaler, the fact is that manufacturers limit newer features to newer GPUs since older hardware isn't always equipped for them. …
Patrick O'Rourke May 14, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. …
… It's an ideal pick for a high-end gaming PC with the latest and greatest from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. $479 at Amazon $487 at Newegg Related AMD's 3D V-Cache is still the best gaming upgrade money can buy Almost 4 years on, it's still the game-changer it used to be But most people are limited by the… …
… The RTX 5080 that was available for under $1,000 soared to $1,500, and my GPU upgrade plans were shelved. However, I had already saved up for the upgrade, and decided that an OLED gaming monitor would still enhance my gaming experience, possibly even more than a new GPU. …
… Rocking a new architecture, generational performance improvements, and the same budget-friendly price, this is the GPU to buy for affordable 1440p gaming. $250 at Newegg $250 at Amazon Related Almost no one can buy the latest CPUs and GPUs, and that's perfectly fine The latest PC hardware isn't acc… …
… The moment I fired up Tom Clancy's The Division 2 on the new GPU, I knew I had made the right upgrade. …
… AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Brand AMD CPU Model 5 7600X Cores 6 Threads 12 Architecture Zen 4 Process TSMC 5nm AMD's entry-level Zen 4 chip is still great for gaming with incredible single-core performance and an attractive price tag to boot. $299 at Amazon $300 at Best Buy $178 at Newegg Related 4 ways my A… …
… It was a decent enough GPU, sitting below the RX 7900 XT with a slightly more affordable price for those on tighter budgets. AMD is back at it once again at Computex with the RX 9070 series and a new GRE card, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. …