Graphics card prices have been on the decline recently, and with all the recent and upcoming game releases, now would be an excellent time to consider an upgrade.<\/p>\n
Since most of us aren\u2019t made of money, the five options we\u2019ve compiled will be those you can currently get for less than R10,000.<\/p>\n
However, not all cards are equal, and while we have listed the GPUs from the most expensive to the least, this does not necessarily reflect the best value for money card.<\/p>\n
If sheer computing power concerns you and you have a full R10,000 to spend, your best bet is either the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT MECH or the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Dual OC LHR.<\/p>\n
The RX 6600 XT boasts a 2602 MHz boosted clock speed, 8GB of memory and 2048 cores.\u00a0 As a bonus, the card also boasts thermal padding to better manage the card\u2019s heat generation and advanced fan systems or silent performance while gaming.<\/p>\n
The RTX 3060 is also very impressive and boasts a boosted clock speed of 1837 MHz, 12GB of memory and 3584 cores. The RTX 3060 also comes with DLSS AI Acceleration to enhance the gaming experience.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d prefer cheaper options but still want good value for money, there are three other excellent options.<\/p>\n
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti EVO offers 6GB memory with 1536 cores and Nvidia G-Sync.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the GTX 1660 Super Ventus is excellent value for money with 6GB and 1408 cores and G-Sync.<\/p>\n
While not the most powerful on the market, both cards are great choices if the full R10,000 is a bit much.<\/p>\n
However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Gaming X is the best cheaper option, as it provides 8GB of memory, 2560 cores, and DLSS AI Acceleration, much like the RTX 3060.<\/p>\n
Regardless of which card you\u2019d prefer, each offers excellent performance and will go a long way in ensuring your PC can handle all the upcoming releases.<\/p>\n
Below is a table of the GPU\u2019s details.<\/p>\n