Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 280X

Built on the Radeon R9 280X, this card carries 3GB of GDDR6 memory. At 284mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. Clocks run from 1070 up to 1070 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. 3GB of VRAM is tight for modern AAA games — best suited to esports.

Expect to pay around $20.28, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through ASUS, with terms that vary by region.