Which Graphics card to buy in Y2024

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Which PCIe DirectX 12 capable Graphics Card to buy in Mar 2024?

This serves as a one-stop location for decision-making for buying graphics cards.


BUYING GRAPHICS CARDS GUIDE

Current Trend
The main stream cards (aka entry-level cards) now come standard with 8GB memory, to support resolution of 4K UHD resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels.
Most graphic cards come with 1 to 2 HDMI ports and up to 3 display ports. High-end graphics cards will require a minimum of 750W/850W (recommended 1,000W or better) power supply on a Desktop PC using a high-end CPU.

Nvidia GTX 40 series Game Ready Driver
GeForce 551.61 WHQL 22 Feb 2024

AMD RX7000 / RX6000 Series
Adrenalin 24.2.1 (WHQL Recommended) 26 Feb 2024

Intel Arc graphics
Version: 31.0.101.5333 (WHQL) 26 Feb 2024

INTEGRATED GRAPHICS for the non-gamers
Nowadays, motherboards do not come with integrated graphics. Instead the specific CPU comes with integrated graphics.
Most Intel processors come with integrated graphics while AMD's CPU with the G designation e.g. AMD Ryzen 3200G has an integrated graphics capability.
Motherboards that support CPU with integrated graphics come with at least a 1 HDMI port to connect to your monitor/screen. It also has a PCIe 16x slot to allow the future installation of a discrete graphics card.


COMPARISON OF CARDS IN TERMS OF GRAPHICAL SPEED/POWER

Intel Cards
Arc A770 16GB and 8GB
Arc A750 8GB - comparable to RTX 3050
Arc A580
Arc A380

AMD Cards
RX7900XTX 24GB - Roughly on par with RTX4080
RX7900 XT 20GB
RX7800XT 16GB
RX7700XT 12GB
RX 7600 8GB - replaces the RX 6700 series
RX6950XT 16GB - slightly faster than RX6900XT
RX6900XT 16GB - outperforms RTX 3800 marginally
RX6800XT 16GB - comparable to RTX 3080
RX6800 16GB -
RX6700 12GB -
RX6600 8GB - Entry model for RX 6000 series

Nvidia Cards
RTX4090 24GB - Fastest Nvidia card to be!
RTX4080 16GB
RTX4080 12GB (cancelled, replaced by RTX 4070 Ti)
RTX4070 Ti 12GB
RTX4070 12GB - roughly RTX 3080 performance
RTX4060 Ti 8 GB
RTX 3090 24GB -
RTX 3080 10GB -
RTX 3070 8GB -
RTX 3060 8GB -
RTX 3050 8GB - Entry model for RTX 30 series


RT (Ray Tracing)
Scenes rendered using ray tracing are more realistic as light, shadows, and reflections work how they would in real life.

Supported hardware:
Nvidia RTX 20, RTX 30, RTX 40 series
AMD RX 6000, 7000 series

DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)
AI-based technology developed by NVIDIA. This technology relies on the AI processors called Tensor Cores, only found on RTX 20, 30 and 40 series cards.

It uses AI or deep learning technology to upscale images from a lower resolution to a higher one while maintaining (almost) the same level of visual quality. The benefit? Higher frame rates.

DLSS 3.5 - RTX 40, 30, 20 series
DLSS 3.0 - RTX 40 series
DLSS 2.0 - RTX 20, 30 series

FSR (Fidelity FX Super Resolution)
A type of rendering technique that looks to boost framerates in games and enable quality high-resolution gaming developed by AMD. FSR works by rendering frames at a lower resolution and then using an open-source spatial upscaling algorithm to make the game look as though it's running at a higher resolution.

The latest FSR 3.0 has five different modes: Native AA, Quality, Balanced, Performance and Ultra Performance.

FSR 3.0 - transforms gaming experiences with massive and responsive framerates in supported games using a combination of super resolution temporal upscaling, advanced frame generation, and built-in latency reduction technology.
FSR 2.0 - a temporal upscaling technology, which takes motion data from several frames to recompose the image and get as close as possible to the intended graphical quality of the original. It is designed to deliver similar or better than native image quality and boosts framerates in supported games. uses
FSR 1.0 - a simple spatial upscaling technology that renders game visuals at a lower resolution for faster performance, then upscaling the image to fit your monitor resolution.

To run FSR, the game must support it.
Works on RX7000 and RX6000 series. Also works on some Nvidia and Intel graphics.
 
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REVIEWS OF LATEST GENERATION OF CARDS AND LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS' INFORMATION

Intel ARC A750 Limited Edition Review: Unexpectedly good value for money

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-intel-arc-a750-limited-edition-review

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G review: Flagship performance

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-msi-geforce-rtx-4090-suprim-x-24g-review

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC review: Fast and furious
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-geforce-rtx-4090-oc-review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition review: The King of the hill

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4090-founders-edition-review
ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 review: More efficiency for less power

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/rev...tx-4080-review-power-efficient-price-features

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition review: More efficiency, less power

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-rtx-4080-founders-edition-review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super Founders Edition review: A super card for 1440p gaming

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/rev...unders-edition-review-super-card-1440p-gaming


NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti review: AMD has to be very worried now

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-ti-review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Founders Edition review: Mainstream Ada Lovelace has arrived

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-founders-edition-review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) review: One step forward but two steps backward

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-8gb-review

MSI Ventus 2X Black GeForce RTX 4060 review: A budget graphics card enhanced by DLSS 3.0

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-msi-ventus-2x-black-geforce-rtx-4060-review

GeForce RTX 40 SERIES - Launching in Sep 2022


Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3090 Xtreme 24G Review: Quite possibly one of the best RTX 3090 graphics card

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-gigabyte-aorus-geforce-rtx-3090-xtreme-24g-review
ASUS ROG Strix GForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC review - It doesn't get much faster than this
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-geforce-rtx-3080-ti-gaming-oc-nvidia
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Suprim X review: Big performance. Even bigger price
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-msi-geforce-rtx-3080-ti-suprim-x-review-features-price
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G Review: Big card, big performance
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-msi-geforce-rtx-3080-gaming-x-trio-10g-review
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Review: Chilly performance
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-geforce-rtx-3080-review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 review: Say hello to 4K ray traced gaming

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/rev...3080-review-performance-4k-ray-tracing-gaming
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition Review: More evolutionary than revolutionary
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-ti-founders-edition-more-evolutionary
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 AMP Holo review: Unique looks and cool performance
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-3070-amp-holo-review
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC review: Cool performance meets fancy lighting
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-asus-rog-strix-geforce-rtx-3060-gaming-oc-review
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition Review: NVIDIA’s “one more thing” is an impressive performer
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-founders-edition-review

GeForce RTX 30 SERIES - Launching in Sep/Oct 2020
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tec...-rtx-3080-could-be-50-cent-faster-rtx-2080-ti
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/geforce-rtx-3080-and-3090-what-we-know,1.html

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: Team Red has arrived

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-amd-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-review-team-red-has-arrived
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT Launch
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tec...rx-7700-xt-1440p-gaming-graphics-cards-launch

AMD Radeon 7700XT and 7800XT review: 1440p gaming on a new architecture

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-amd-radeon-7700xt-and-7800xt-review

AMD's new Radeon RX 7600 XT is a budget-friendly GPU with limited 1440p gaming capabilities

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-amds-radeon-rx-7600-xt-budget-friendly-1440p-gaming

AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: A welcome reprieve for gamers on a budget

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-amd-radeon-rx-7600-budget-gaming-review
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Review: A powerful card that should have been so much more
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-amd-radeon-rx-6900-xt-review
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: High-performance 1440p gaming
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/review-amd-radeon-rx-6700-xt-review
AMD Radoen RX 6000 series
https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/a...6900-xt-benchmarksmostly-eating-rtx-3080.html
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-amd-flagship-radeon-rx-6800xt-details





GRAPHICS CARDS DISTRIBUTORS - 2-year warranty unless otherwise stated

ASUS (Longest warranty period with competitive pricing) - 3-year warranty
Leadtek (popular Nvidia brand among users)
Powercolor (popular AMD brand among users)
Ban leong
UBI TECHNOPARK
150, Sunlight Building, Ubi Ave 4, Level 4, S408825
Tel: 6512 9252

Elsa (known more for its professional range of cards) 3-year warranty
Sapphire (one of the established AMD brands around)
B & H Trading Pte Ltd
Rochor Canal Road, #02-19 Sim Lim Square, S188504
Tel: 65-6334-5168 / Fax: 65-6334-5138
EQS www.eqscomputers.com

Galax (Both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards) 1-year warranty
CENTURY TECH SYSTEM
8 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 1,#42-01 & #43-01, Singapore, 018960



GeCube (very affordable brand for ATI, HD 3000 and 4000 series)
Galaxy (known for outfitting excellent cooling solutions)
HIS (reputable brand with excellent cooling solutions)
AIM RESOURCES (S) PTE LTD
1, Rochor Canal Road. #05-23,Sim Lim Square. S188504
Tel:6336 6980,Fax:6336 6041
Operating Hours :
Weekday: 10:30am-7pm
Sat: 10:30am-3pm

Gigabyte (Longest warranty, rock solid cards) 3-year warranty
CDL trading
115a Commonwealth Drive #03-10/12, Tanglin Halt Industrial Estate, 149596
Tel: 64767659

Inno3D (one of the most competitively priced brands)
Connect3D (Disappear from the retail scene since late 2007)
MCP Computer Pte Ltd.
Sim Lim Square
Tel: 63322481

MSI (rock solid cards)
Corbell
Block 4012, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
#06-04 TECHplace 1,SINGAPORE 569628
tel:6452 4122 ,
fax:6456 7859
Weekday: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-12pm

Gainward (Overclocked Non-reference Nvidia Cards)
Point of View (new comer in town)
DigitalHub
150 Ubi Avenue 4, Level4
Singapore 408825
Tel: 6512 9206
www.pointofview-online.com



eVGA (Overclocked Nvidia graphics cards at attractive prices)
Palit (formerly known as Xpertivision) (known for introducing uniquely overclocked versions at affordable prices)
Convergent Systems (S) Pte. Ltd.
60 Albert Street,#11-01 Albert Complex(A.k.A OG building)
Tel: 6337-0177
Fax: 6336-2247
operating hours:
Weekdays: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am -2.45pm

XFX (many models of overclocked Nvidia cards) 2-year warranty for products purchased from Dec 2005 onwards
KAIRA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD
31 Kaki Bukit Road 3 #06 – 19
Techlink, Singapore - 417818
Tel: 6746 9827
Fax : 6836 4971
 
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Cool thread.

Now all we need is a

"Which CPU to buy 2006" thread :)

No wait.. that will start a new war (>...>
 

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LongWei said:
cool man just ditch my 6200 for a second hand 6600gt

The 6600GT represents the best performance/cost ratio, especially for 2nd hand ones.
 

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Excellent thread!!

Clear cut, down-to-earth suggestions, with best price/shop and availability.

We surely being pampered by your effort :D

Do hope similar cpu/motherboard combo thread will surface with similar format and purpose. These are definitely helpful.

Great job and keep it up... :)
 

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tornedo said:
Excellent thread!!

Clear cut, down-to-earth suggestions, with best price/shop and availability.

We surely being pampered by your effort :D

Do hope similar cpu/motherboard combo thread will surface with similar format and purpose. These are definitely helpful.

Great job and keep it up... :)

Thank you. I go my fair share of feedback and criticisms along the way, which helped to me update the information and keep in current.

Not planning to do the CPU and motherboard, because maintaining this thread is hard work already. Hope someone else can do the job.
 

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tenyawph said:
let someone start that thread. Do you want to be that person?


Its better not to have it.

The chances of it going up in flames in 2 days is very REAL.

(-_-lll
 

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Humster said:
Its better not to have it.

The chances of it going up in flames in 2 days is very REAL.

(-_-lll

Yes, I went thru' my baptizm of fire already, me being a junior member when I first started my graphics card thread.
 

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Every thread has its own flaming way, this thread can also turn into a flaming thread since both ATI and Nvidia are involve, but then, flaming power is still litte compare to intel vs amd :)
 
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