Asus STRIX Radeon R9 280

Built on the Radeon R9 280, this card packs 3GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 980 up to 980 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 285mm 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.

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. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.