Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon R9 280X

Built on the Radeon R9 280X, this card packs 3GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 950 up to 1000 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 308mm 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.

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 watch live retailer pricing. Sapphire backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.