Sapphire Tri-X Radeon R9 290X

Built on the Radeon R9 290X, this card packs 4GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 772 up to 1040 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. 4GB 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. 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.