Best graphics card for ~£250

[Vorash]

I'm considering building a new PC and have picked everything except the graphics card. What is currently the best card for around £250? I only really play WoW, Overwatch and Dota2 at 1920x1200 res, so it will have to be able to max those without any issue (not that that's very difficult)

I saw OCUK is currently selling the PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil 8192MB for £259.99 but I'm not sure if it's overkill for my needs. I've also read it consumes a lot of power, and ideally I'd like something cheaper. Any recommendations?

 

[DragonQ]

That or a GTX 1060 are ~£250 cards, although the RX 580 is often sold at an inflated price so the GTX 1060 is the default choice.

I use an RX 480 (the non-overclocked version of the RX 580) for Overwatch at 1440p very high settings so that type of card would be perfect for that game at 1080p.

 

[crazy8s]

Used 980ti?

 

[Vorash]

I've decided I'd rather go with nvidia this time since my last 3 cards were AMD and they've all died for various reasons. I'm tempted by the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6144MB because it has such great reviews, a bit more expensive though. Is it overkill for dota 2 and overwatch at 1920x1200? Will I be able to max out more recent/new games?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-32k-ms.html

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

If your last three AMD cards have died then I would be more worried about your system or the wiring in your home.

Having said that there are plenty of deals for the GTX1060 and RX580 8GB for under £250 today. PLENTY!!

If you are going to spend £300 you might as well get a GTX1070. Having said that what is your CPU and what PSU do you have??

 

[Quartz]

If your last three AMD cards have died then I would be more worried about your system or the wiring in your home.

This. EXACTLY which PSU do you have?

 

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[David Bisset]

That looks a great option - good card and from a company with decent support. I'd take it over the MSI 1060 any day.

Edit: the MSI 1060 is also more expensive! Ouch.

 

[TallPaul1878]

This. EXACTLY which PSU do you have?

Yep. I'd definitely be looking into the power supply if 3 cards have all gone down.

 

[Shampoo]

Yep. I'd definitely be looking into the power supply if 3 cards have all gone down.

Reality is probably just that he thinks AMD are a bit crap based on how vocal Nvidia fans are and the various old issues that still give AMD a rep they don't deserve. Instead of just stating they want to stick with Nvidia, they made a story up about dying AMD cards, but that has now got you asking more questions than you would have otherwise if OP had just stated a preference for Nvidia.