Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 280X

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

At $20.28 it sits in the budget graphics card bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows ASUS's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.