Asus Phoenix GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Built on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, this card carries 8GB of GDDR6X memory. Clocks run from 1550 up to 1807 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 177mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. 8GB of VRAM is workable at 1080p and 1440p with sensible texture settings.

Expect to pay around $214.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest graphics card deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through ASUS, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.