What are the best graphics cards for those on a budget?

[D95Bruh]

So I dont really have much money to spend as I am still in college

Looking for around $200-300 MAX

 

[JonnyPolygon]

Have a look at these links:

http://peekand.co/pc-gaming/best-budget-graphics-cards/
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-best-graphics-cards/

I'd agree with them and say look into getting an AMD card as they tend to be slightly cheaper with as good performance

 

[hang-the-9]

So I dont really have much money to spend as I am still in college

Looking for around $200-300 MAX

You must be in the same "budget" boat as the guy that was asking about a $1,000 TV because he was not made of money LOL. Budget graphics is $50, maybe $100, 2-300 is upper mid-range.

Your post left out a lot of info, like your computer specs. You don't know how many people ask to buy a high end desktop video card for a laptop. Need to list power supply brand and model, PC/motherboard/CPU/case size and so on.

If you know your system can run a gaming card, R9 380 or GTX 960 depending on your particular brand loyalty. 960 will use less power, R9 380 is faster.

 

[william p]

It depends on what you do, or do not already have in the way of a PSU. If you already have a PSU with a 6pin PCIe connector you can look in the graphics card hierarchy chart. If you don't, then you will either have to include one in your budget, or get a GTX750Ti which is the fastest card that doesn't require one (a few of then do). Case size and type matters. there are a lot of refurbished BTX computers on the market and they can be tricky to upgrade.

 

[MrNoodles]

What are you going to be doing? Gaming, intense editing, or just browsing the internet?