[SOLVED] Best card for under $200

[1405]

Title says it all. What is the best card for gaming under $200. Obviously it will be 4GB, but that's OK.

 

[jeremyj_83]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1543410-REG/gigabyte_gv_r55xtoc_8gd_radeon_rx_5500_xt.html
5500XT 8GB for $190 will be the fastest sub $200 card.

 

[jay32267]

A GTX 1660 or an RX 590 are in that ballpark.

 

[jeremyj_83]

A GTX 1660 or an RX 590 are in that ballpark.

RX 590 and 5500XT are about equal but the XT uses a lot less power.

 

[King_V]

Sort of yes, sort of no. The RX590 does surpass the 5500XT notably in some cases. The 590 is definitely a power hog, though.

@1405 - What's your current video card?

 

[logainofhades]

A used 1070 perhaps?

 

[1405]

@ King_V: My current card is an old HD 5750 1GB I'm using because my RX 570 4GB died.

@jeremyi_83: That 8GB RX 5500 XT sounds good. Almost too good to be true.@

@ jay32267: Do you know where I can get that GTX 1660 for under $200? And how does it compare to the RX 5500 XT?

To all: Is the RX 5500 and RX 5500 XT the same card? Why do I see both referenced?

 

[1405]

A used 1070 perhaps?

I'd like to get a new card. My RX 570 was used and didn't last very long.

 

[King_V]

To all: Is the RX 5500 and RX 5500 XT the same card? Why do I see both referenced?

I think the 5500 without XT is supposed to be slightly downclocked, and an OEM-only part.

Take a look here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=392&sort=price&page=1

RX 570, sorted by price, in the US. The RX570 may not be the best card for 1080p - but the lower priced ones, new with warranty, are REALLY hard to beat, price/performance-wise.

What resolution/refresh are you playing at?

Now, if you do want something with the best performance you can get for $200 or less, this GTX 1660 would be it:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DJ...-gb-sc-ultra-gaming-video-card-06g-p4-1067-kr

Now, that is after a $20 instant rebate, and a $20 mail in rebate, so it's $219.99 plus tax up front.

 

[1405]

I think the 5500 without XT is supposed to be slightly downclocked, and an OEM-only part.



Take a look here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=392&sort=price&page=1

RX 570, sorted by price, in the US. The RX570 may not be the best card for 1080p - but the lower priced ones, new with warranty, are REALLY hard to beat, price/performance-wise.

Great prices for the RX 570, for sure. But since my last one was a RX 570, I'd fee like "cheated" myself if I paid out even that for an exact replacement of the same card... lol.


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What resolution/refresh are you playing at?

1080p

Now, if you do want something with the best performance you can get for $200 or less, this GTX 1660 would be it:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DJ...-gb-sc-ultra-gaming-video-card-06g-p4-1067-kr

Now, that is after a $20 instant rebate, and a $20 mail in rebate, so it's $219.99 plus tax up front.

Yeah, $200 is pushing it already for me. I better stay with the above mentioned RX 5500 XT at $190. Rebates take too long. I've never gotten one in less than 8 weeks, and it's always a debit card.