What a challenging question! How do you even construct a computer these days?
What a challenging question! How do you even construct a computer these days?
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are choices that work. So if your setup has 8GB of VRAM, then it should be sufficient. For standard 1080p gaming, that's more than enough, especially if you keep your settings reasonable. You're likely to find good performance with GPUs such as Intel's B570 or B580, which are often available at your price point. These models aren't terrible value for the money, and since Intel encourages purchases, they're usually priced lower than they would be otherwise. Ultimately, you just need to accept some compromises if you're aiming for a 300 dollar card. The key takeaway is that you don't require all those expensive graphics cards to play most games on Steam.
if you could obtain a 7900XTX for 800 new or a 4080 for 1k that would be a great offer right now. But those offers were months back... Supply has run out because the older cards aren't being produced when new ones arrive, creating a delay in stock. If past trends continue, it won't improve in three months if the pattern stays the same.
MC (Microcenter isn't a scam) it's actually nine times more favorable than what you find online. Just because not everyone has one doesn't mean it's a bad deal.