Sapphire Tri-X Radeon R9 280X

Built on the Radeon R9 280X, this card packs 3GB of GDDR6 memory. At 308mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. Clocks run from 1000 up to 1100 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 $36.12, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows Sapphire's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.