Sapphire Tri-X Radeon R9 290X

Built on the Radeon R9 290X, this card carries 8GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 1020 up to 1020 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 305mm 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.

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 Sapphire, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.