{"id":66087,"date":"2026-08-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=66087"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:35:35","slug":"gpu-buyers-buide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/gpu-buyers-buide\/","title":{"rendered":"GPU Buyers Guide: Best Graphics Cards to Buy in September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the Overclockers UK GPU Buyers Guide! While prices remain high, we are here to tell you everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66088\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Guide-to-GPUs-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;upgrading&nbsp;to&nbsp;1080p&nbsp;for&nbsp;esports, smooth 1440p&nbsp;for casual&nbsp;gaming,&nbsp;or&nbsp;4K with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-ray-tracing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ray tracing<\/a>&nbsp;for cinematic gameplay, this guide explains which graphics card offers the best value for your budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb3ed5a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;background-color:#f1f3f4;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Quick Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#why-prices-rise\">Why Will Graphics Card Prices Rise&nbsp;in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#new-generation-release\">When Will&nbsp;the&nbsp;New GPU Generations&nbsp;from&nbsp;NVIDIA&nbsp;and AMD Be Released?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#what-resolution\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#what-resolution\">What Resolution Are You Playing At?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#how-much-vram\">How Much VRAM Do You Need in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#1080p\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#1080p\">Best Graphics Cards for 1080p Gaming in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#1440p\">Best Graphics Cards for 1440p Gaming (WQHD) in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#4K\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#4K\">Best Graphics Cards for 4K Gaming in 2026&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#best-gpu-summary\">Best GPUs to Buy in 2026: Summary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#under-400\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#under-400\">Best Gaming GPUs&nbsp;Under&nbsp;\u00a3400<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#under-600\">Best Gaming GPUs&nbsp;Under&nbsp;\u00a3600<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#under-750\">Best Gaming GPUs Under&nbsp;\u00a3750<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#over-1000\">Best&nbsp;High-End&nbsp;GPUs&nbsp;Over&nbsp;\u00a31000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#upscaling\">Are DLSS, FSR&nbsp;and&nbsp;Xess&nbsp;Mandatory&nbsp;in&nbsp;2026?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#things-to-consider\">Things to Consider Before Buying a Graphics Card in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#ray-tracing\">What Role Does Ray Tracing Play&nbsp;in&nbsp;Your&nbsp;GPU Purchase?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#which-brand\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#which-brand\">Which GPU Brand Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#price-boom\">Is A GPU Upgrade Worthwhile&nbsp;in&nbsp;July 2026 Despite&nbsp;the&nbsp;Price Boom?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#faq\">GPU FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Simply click the topic you wish to read!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying GPUs in September 2026:&nbsp;At a Glance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Budget<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Recommended GPU<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Best For<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under \u00a3400&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD&nbsp;RX 9060 XT 8GB<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/intel-arc-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intel Arc B580<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1080p Gaming&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under \u00a3600&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16gb-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD&nbsp;RX 9060 XT 16GB<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA&nbsp;RTX 5060 Ti<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1080p&nbsp;and&nbsp;1440p&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under \u00a3750&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA&nbsp;RTX 5070<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD&nbsp;RX 9070 XT<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>High-end 1440p&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a31000+&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA&nbsp;RTX 5070 Ti<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTX 5090<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>4K&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ray Tracing&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb3ed5a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;background-color:#f1f3f4;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Best GPUs in September 2026: Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Choose your GPU based on your gaming resolution, not just your budget.<\/strong>&nbsp;For 1080p gaming, budget GPUs like the RX 9060 XT and Intel Arc B580 are ideal. 1440p&nbsp;gamers should look at the RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT, while 4K gaming requires high-end options such as the RTX 5080&nbsp;or RTX 5090.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>VRAM is more important than ever in 2026.&nbsp;<\/strong>While 8GB is still enough for esports and older games, modern AAA titles increasingly require 12GB or 16GB of VRAM. For 1440p gaming and futureproofing, 16GB is the recommended minimum.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>GPU prices are expected to stay high<\/strong>&nbsp;due to&nbsp;ongoing AI demand, GDDR memory shortages, and supply chain constraints continue to push prices higher.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>DLSS, FSR, and&nbsp;XeSS&nbsp;are essential for modern gaming performance.<\/strong>&nbsp;AI-powered upscaling technologies significantly improve frame rates and make 4K gaming and ray tracing much more practical.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Buy the GPU that matches your entire PC, not just your graphical&nbsp;needs<\/strong>. Before upgrading, check your power supply, CPU, case space, PCIe power connectors, and RAM. A balanced system ensures you get the full performance from your new graphics card.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2026 GPU Market Announcements&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2026, there is some exciting&nbsp;news&nbsp;from NVIDIA&nbsp;to get yourself prepped for!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NVIDIA&nbsp;is&nbsp;officially releasing DLSS 4.5 via the NVIDIA App, featuring preset F controls and denoiser performance for all RTX graphics cards.&nbsp;Showcased at Gamescom 2026, this impressive technology is primed with a second-generation transformer model to deliver superior&nbsp;image quality in both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/ray-tracing-vs-path-tracing-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ray-traced and path-traced<\/a>&nbsp;visuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Games like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/best-pcs-to-play-007-first-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">007: First Light<\/a>&nbsp;and Control Resonant are releasing their DLSS 4.5 updates from mid-September, so you can start utilising this impressive technology as soon as possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-gb\/geforce\/news\/gamescom-2026-dlss-4-5-ray-reconstruction-release-announcements-trailers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66652\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-291x164.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-631x355.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-849x478.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1-501x282.jpg 501w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2aeaa26f-2b9f-46ad-94ec-c160afe51655-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-prices-rise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Will Graphics Card Prices Rise&nbsp;in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key price driver&nbsp;for graphics cards&nbsp;is not the GPU itself, but&nbsp;the memory&nbsp;inside. GDDR6, GDDR6X, and especially GDDR7 are under immense&nbsp;strain.&nbsp;Large portions&nbsp;of production capacity are currently being&nbsp;allocated&nbsp;to AI&nbsp;data&nbsp;centres, server hardware, and automotive applications. Gaming GPUs are therefore competing directly for wafers, packaging, and memory&nbsp;modules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"NVIDIA Geforce RTX Graphics Card\" class=\"wp-image-66091\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777988769226596;width:1288px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-292x164.png 292w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-632x355.png 632w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-850x478.png 850w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1-501x282.png 501w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Added to this are long-term supply contracts with&nbsp;major manufacturers, increased energy and&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;costs, and higher demands on PCB designs and power supplies.&nbsp;What this means for you specifically, and why short-term relief is unrealistic, is explained in detail in our separate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/navigating-ram-prices-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>&nbsp;on the current memory crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone hoping for&nbsp;cheaper GPUs&nbsp;is more likely betting against the market in 2026. Buying as needed is currently the more rational strategy, especially after NVIDIA&#8217;s recent announcement that graphics cards are expected to remain in short supply until 2027.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"new-generation-release\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Will&nbsp;the&nbsp;New GPU Generations&nbsp;from&nbsp;NVIDIA&nbsp;and AMD Be Released?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is currently no firm release date for the RTX 5000 Super. After&nbsp;initial&nbsp;rumours&nbsp;of a release sometime in 2026, NVIDIA has&nbsp;reportedly halted&nbsp;the planned Super refresh of the GeForce RTX 50 series and informed AIB partners of an indefinite&nbsp;postponement. Therefore,&nbsp;waiting for&nbsp;a timely&nbsp;launch may not be the right purchasing&nbsp;decision. If you need more performance in your gaming PC right now, buying is&nbsp;more&nbsp;sensible than&nbsp;watching and waiting!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main reasons cited are the tight memory situation, high VRAM costs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;strong demand for AI. This not only affects potential refresh models but could also further delay future generations like the RTX 6000 series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3_NVIDIA_Rumours_6000_-_Square1-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Rumour Mill: NVIDIA 6000 Series Coming in 2027\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss&nbsp;the NVIDIA&nbsp;RTX 6000 leaks at length in this&nbsp;article, and answer&nbsp;why these manufacturing costs&nbsp;could make the wait longer and more&nbsp;expensive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/rumour-mill-nvidia-rtx-6000-series-coming-in-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-resolution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Resolution Are You Playing At?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important question&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;NVIDIA or AMD, but&nbsp;instead&nbsp;what resolution&nbsp;you want to play at.&nbsp;This&nbsp;determines&nbsp;how many pixels per image need to be calculated&nbsp;by your GPU,&nbsp;and therefore&nbsp;how much work your&nbsp;graphics card&nbsp;has to&nbsp;do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard resolutions&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full HD:&nbsp;1920&nbsp;x&nbsp;1080 pixels&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WQHD:&nbsp;2,560&nbsp;x&nbsp;1,440 pixels&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ultra HD\/4K:&nbsp;3,840&nbsp;x&nbsp;2,160 pixels&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaming on an ultrawide monitor?&nbsp;No&nbsp;need to worry!&nbsp;Resolutions with a similar number of pixels can be&nbsp;roughly assigned&nbsp;to one of these classes:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3440&nbsp;x&nbsp;1440&nbsp;is&nbsp;more like WQHD&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2560 x 1440 is more like UWQHD&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5120&nbsp;x&nbsp;1440&nbsp;is&nbsp;more like 4K&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5120 x 2880 is more like 5K&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-vram\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much VRAM Do You Need in 2026?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve smooth gameplay and&nbsp;optimal&nbsp;processing speeds,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;also want to keep in mind the amount of VRAM you will need depending on your gaming habits.&nbsp;Below,&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;put together a handy table so you can&nbsp;easily&nbsp;figure&nbsp;this out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>VRAM<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Recommended Use<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8GB&nbsp;<\/td><td>Esports and older games&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12GB&nbsp;<\/td><td>Most modern AAA games&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16GB&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ideal for 1440p and&nbsp;futureproofing&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24GB+&nbsp;<\/td><td>Professional workloads and 4K Ultra&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Intel ARC GPU\" class=\"wp-image-66094 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 id=\"1080p\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Graphics Cards for 1080p Gaming in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full HD&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/is-1440p-the-new-sweet-spot-for-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweet spot<\/a>&nbsp;for gaming&nbsp;anymore.&nbsp;Even at 1080p, you may find VRAM to be a constraint.8GB&nbsp;is often insufficient for current games, particularly&nbsp;when&nbsp;you want&nbsp;to enjoy&nbsp;high&nbsp;textures and large open worlds.&nbsp;If you&nbsp;primarily play competitive games in Full HD, 8GB might still work. But,&nbsp;with current AAA titles,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;quickly run into&nbsp;problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to&nbsp;experience smooth gaming in Full HD?&nbsp;Budget and mid-tier GPUs&nbsp;may be&nbsp;the right choice for you! But, if this resolution just simply&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;enough for your gaming needs,&nbsp;it may be wise to look at some high-tier GPUs. The choice entirely depends on your requirements!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 id=\"1440p\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Graphics Cards for 1440p Gaming (WQHD) in 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WQHD will remain the&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;resolution for many gamers in&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;and this is where things get&nbsp;exciting. With the right graphics card,&nbsp;you get a lot of performance for your&nbsp;budget. Gaming in&nbsp;1440p&nbsp;requires more processing power than Full HD, so if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;playing&nbsp;at this resolution, we recommend&nbsp;looking&nbsp;at&nbsp;an&nbsp;upper-mid-&nbsp;or&nbsp;high-tier&nbsp;GPU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graphics cards in this category usually have up to&nbsp;16GB&nbsp;of VRAM and can sometimes calculate up to 4K resolutions,&nbsp;albeit with occasional FPS drops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"AMD Palit GPU\" class=\"wp-image-66093 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Aorus GPU\" class=\"wp-image-66095 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 id=\"4K\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Graphics Cards for 4K Gaming in 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/optimising-your-pc-for-4k-gaming-a-complete-setup-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4K<\/a>&nbsp;is the ultimate challenge, as it places the greatest demands&nbsp;on processing power and&nbsp;memory.&nbsp;However, current graphics cards already feature upscaling techniques to provide a smoother gaming experience while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the same resolution and level of detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable ray tracing,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;probably&nbsp;need&nbsp;to use upscaling. Current games, in particular, benefit&nbsp;greatly from&nbsp;DLSS, FSR, or&nbsp;XeSS. So, if you own a 4K gaming monitor,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;be most comfortable in the high-value and high-end categories. To calculate&nbsp;that&nbsp;many&nbsp;pixels, only raw processing power will do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-gpu-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best GPUs to Buy in 2026: Summary&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;gone into more detail around our choices below,&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;summarised them all here for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Desired&nbsp;Resolution<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Our Recommendations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/monitors\/monitors-by-resolution\/1080p-monitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1080p<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD RX 9060 XT<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/intel-arc-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intel ARC B580<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/monitors\/monitors-by-resolution\/1440p-monitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1440p<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA RTX 5070<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16gb-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD RX 9060 XT<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/monitors\/monitors-by-resolution\/4k-monitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4K<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD RX 9070 XT<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8K&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA RTX 5080<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA RTX 5090<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"under-400\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Gaming GPUs&nbsp;Under&nbsp;\u00a3400&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;sub-&nbsp;\u00a3400&nbsp;price range,&nbsp;your&nbsp;focus in 2026 will be primarily on efficient Full HD gaming. Those playing competitive titles will get a smooth, responsive experience.&nbsp;But, if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;expecting&nbsp;maximum&nbsp;graphical fidelity&nbsp;in current AAA titles, you&nbsp;may have to compromise slightly here!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigabyte&nbsp;Radeon RX 9060 XT&nbsp;Graphics Card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong>&nbsp;Gigabyte<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Radeon RX 9060 XT<\/strong>&nbsp;is the straightforward 1080p pick in this class.&nbsp;This GPU&nbsp;delivers solid performance at high to medium settings and is easy to use in everyday situations.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;8GB of VRAM is now considered the bare minimum&nbsp;for AAA gaming. In newer&nbsp;titles,&nbsp;this can quickly become a bottleneck when&nbsp;displaying&nbsp;higher&nbsp;textures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"f-product-wrapper alternative-layout\"><div class=\"product-image\"><!-- <div class=\"tag-list\"><a href=\"#\">in stock<\/a><\/div> --><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"feed-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/dw\/image\/v2\/BLRM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-catalog-ocuk\/default\/dwd3258af0\/images\/data\/product\/84\/8407e8\/cbce7cc54b226722eb00ad05aad276b4855a1eab.jpg?sw=800\" alt=\"Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB PCI-Express Graphics Card\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"product-wrapper\"><h3>Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB PCI-Express Graphics Card<\/h3><p class=\"sku\">GRA-GIG-05222<\/p><p class=\"rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span>(5)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"pricing\"><span class=\"main-price\"> \u00a3399.95 GBP<\/span><\/p><p class=\"vat-info\">(incl. VAT)<\/p><p class=\"free-shipping\">FREE SHIPPING<\/p><p class=\"instock  in-stock\">in stock<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-gaming-oc-8gb-pci-express-graphics-card\/GRA-GIG-05222.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-link btn btn-primary\">ADD TO BASKET<\/a><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intel ARC&nbsp;B580 Graphics Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong>&nbsp;Intel Arc B580&nbsp;<\/strong>counters with more memory for&nbsp;your&nbsp;buck, a valuable&nbsp;advantage, especially in&nbsp;modern gaming.&nbsp;But,&nbsp;you should enable Resizable BAR, because&nbsp;without it, performance can drop significantly. ARC&nbsp;drivers are also known to be more sensitive in older games. But,&nbsp;if you take the time to familiarise yourself with the settings,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;get&nbsp;some impressive high-end specs&nbsp;for your money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"f-product-wrapper alternative-layout\"><div class=\"product-image\"><!-- <div class=\"tag-list\"><a href=\"#\">in stock<\/a><\/div> --><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"feed-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/dw\/image\/v2\/BLRM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-catalog-ocuk\/default\/dw208e95f2\/images\/data\/product\/9a\/7108e0\/30a6c3c7a160382d0a76f1ca6cda8b7c5b97859a.jpg?sw=800\" alt=\"Intel ARC B580 12GB PCI-Express GDDR6 Limited Edition Graphics Card\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"product-wrapper\"><h3>Intel ARC B580 12GB PCI-Express GDDR6 Limited Edition Graphics Card<\/h3><p class=\"sku\">GRA-INT-03759<\/p><p class=\"rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span>(5)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"pricing\"><span class=\"main-price\"> \u00a3499.99 GBP<\/span><\/p><p class=\"vat-info\">(incl. 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Here,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;find GPU models with&nbsp;16GB of VRAM and sufficient performance for current games and features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sapphire Pulse&nbsp;Radeon RX 9060 XT&nbsp;Graphics Card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Sapphire Pulse<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Radeon RX 9060 XT<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the best graphics cards under \u00a3600. It delivers excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance while offering enough VRAM for modern AAA titles, high-resolution texture packs and demanding open-world games.&nbsp;Plus, as this GPU&nbsp;harnesses&nbsp;AMD\u2019s FSR, you can make the most of your PC\u2019s graphics with&nbsp;AI upscaling and&nbsp;still experience incredible performance&nbsp;specs in fast-paced gaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"f-product-wrapper alternative-layout\"><div class=\"product-image\"><!-- <div class=\"tag-list\"><a href=\"#\">in stock<\/a><\/div> --><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"feed-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/dw\/image\/v2\/BLRM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-catalog-ocuk\/default\/dw64bc1066\/images\/data\/product\/80\/64d443\/d17983a734ab1cebf70b429e7ad36ae898b2a714.jpg?sw=800\" alt=\"Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming 16GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"product-wrapper\"><h3>Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming 16GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card<\/h3><p class=\"sku\">GRA-SPR-05179<\/p><p class=\"rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span>(5)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"pricing\"><span class=\"main-price\"> \u00a3499.99 GBP<\/span><\/p><p class=\"vat-info\">(incl. VAT)<\/p><p class=\"free-shipping\">FREE SHIPPING<\/p><p class=\"instock  in-stock\">in stock<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9060-xt-gaming-16gb-gddr6-pci-express-graphics-card\/GRA-SPR-05179.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-link btn btn-primary\">ADD TO BASKET<\/a><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASUS&nbsp;GeForce RTX 5060 Ti&nbsp;Graphics Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>ASUS<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>GeForce RTX 5060 Ti<\/strong>&nbsp;is the&nbsp;NVIDIA&nbsp;option here, offering a strong overall package. At 1080p and 1440p,&nbsp;this GPU&nbsp;delivers clean frame times and clearly&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;from DLSS and frame generation in supported games.&nbsp;Images&nbsp;feel particularly stable in fast-paced shooters.&nbsp;Anyone who&nbsp;is looking for&nbsp;NVIDIA encoders, broadcasting&nbsp;features, or DLSS&nbsp;optimisation&nbsp;will feel right at home here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"f-product-wrapper alternative-layout\"><div class=\"product-image\"><!-- <div class=\"tag-list\"><a href=\"#\">in stock<\/a><\/div> --><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"feed-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/dw\/image\/v2\/BLRM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-catalog-ocuk\/default\/dw9759ba50\/images\/data\/product\/45\/476338\/42682d78386697d85068d177f9b643215db598ae.jpg?sw=800\" alt=\"Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"product-wrapper\"><h3>Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card<\/h3><p class=\"sku\">GRA-ASU-05013<\/p><p class=\"rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span>(5)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"pricing\"><span class=\"odd-price\"> \u00a3659.99 GBP<\/span> <span class=\"main-price\">\u00a3 649.99 GBP<\/span><\/p><span class=\"discount-percent\">-1.52%<\/span><p class=\"vat-info\">(incl. VAT)<\/p><p class=\"free-shipping\">FREE SHIPPING<\/p><p class=\"instock  in-stock\">in stock<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/asus-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-dual-oc-16gb-gddr7-pci-express-graphics-card\/GRA-ASU-05013.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-link btn btn-primary\">ADD TO BASKET<\/a><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"under-750\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Gaming GPUs Under&nbsp;\u00a3750<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the area&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;end up in if you really&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;want to compromise&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;WQHD&nbsp;resolution or&nbsp;at least want to keep 4K open as&nbsp;an option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gainward&nbsp;GeForce RTX 5070&nbsp;Graphics Card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Gainward<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>GeForce RTX 5070<\/strong>&nbsp;provides a large&nbsp;performance leap over the 5060 Ti and 9060 XT.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;a very powerful&nbsp;GPU&nbsp;for 1440p&nbsp;gaming&nbsp;at high settings.&nbsp;Equipped with&nbsp;ray tracing and DLSS, this graphics card also boasts&nbsp;12GB&nbsp;of VRAM&nbsp;which&nbsp;will&nbsp;remain&nbsp;futureproof&nbsp;for a long while yet. 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Plus, with 32GB of VRAM,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;be able to experience&nbsp;incredibly&nbsp;smooth&nbsp;frame&nbsp;rates&nbsp;and&nbsp;everything ray tracing can bring to your game without a frame stutter in sight!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"f-product-wrapper alternative-layout\"><div class=\"product-image\"><!-- <div class=\"tag-list\"><a href=\"#\">in stock<\/a><\/div> --><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"feed-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/dw\/image\/v2\/BLRM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-catalog-ocuk\/default\/dw8d30728d\/images\/data\/product\/8a\/03a79e\/02c6e237891e053f674290d0a5d4c402da28db23.jpg?sw=800\" alt=\"Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Aorus Stealth Ice 32GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"product-wrapper\"><h3>Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Aorus Stealth Ice 32GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card<\/h3><p class=\"sku\">GRA-GIG-07537<\/p><p class=\"rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span>(5)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"pricing\"><span class=\"main-price\"> \u00a34559.99 GBP<\/span><\/p><p class=\"vat-info\">(incl. 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Rather than simply increasing frame rates, they allow gamers to enjoy higher resolutions and ray tracing without the performance penalty of native rendering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially true for Ultra HD. Upscaling features&nbsp;have advanced to the point where they not only replace native 4K but can sometimes even surpass it in&nbsp;quality,&nbsp;with significantly higher frame rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning on&nbsp;purchasing&nbsp;a GPU upgrade in 2026?&nbsp;Be sure to include upscaling,&nbsp;especially if ray tracing&nbsp;is important&nbsp;for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"things-to-consider\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Consider Before Buying a Graphics Card in 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a nutshell, here are the things to consider before buying a GPU in 2026:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your monitor resolution&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Power supply wattage&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available case space&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PCIe power connectors&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPU bottlenecks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VRAM requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ray tracing support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Image displaying the lighting difference of ray traced and non-ray traced graphics in Minecraft\" class=\"wp-image-66096 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 id=\"ray-tracing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Role Does Ray Tracing Play&nbsp;in&nbsp;Your&nbsp;GPU Purchase?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ray tracing&nbsp;is not just a&nbsp;feature.&nbsp;It&nbsp;can&nbsp;completely change up the look of your game depending on the title;&nbsp;sometimes only shadows, sometimes lighting, sometimes reflections. Then&nbsp;there&#8217;s&nbsp;path tracing&nbsp;as the next level of escalation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As it is far more&nbsp;performance intensive, ray tracing&nbsp;is best utilised&nbsp;with GPUs that are usually in the mid- to high-tier range.&nbsp;For&nbsp;a direct comparison,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GeForce RTX<\/a>&nbsp;models still outperform&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD GPUs<\/a>&nbsp;in ray tracing, while AMD scores&nbsp;points&nbsp;with FSR\/fluid approaches and broader usability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"which-brand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which GPU Brand Should You Choose?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;selected&nbsp;a GPU, the second boss fight begins, and&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;the plethora of&nbsp;custom designs&nbsp;you can choose from.&nbsp;There&#8217;s&nbsp;no single&nbsp;GPU per spec. You&nbsp;can&nbsp;choose your brand, and depending on that, the cooler, noise level, power limit, overclocking capabilities, and size will change.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to build a quiet, cool, or particularly compact system,&nbsp;your GPU&#8217;s aesthetics&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;worthwhile&nbsp;investment.&nbsp;We&#8217;ve&nbsp;put a table below with some popular&nbsp;brands&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;manufacturer&nbsp;for you to have a look at.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Brands<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/nvidia-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Asus&nbsp;<br>Gainward&nbsp;<br>Gigabyte&nbsp;<br>Inno3D&nbsp;<br>MSI&nbsp;<br>Palit&nbsp;<br>PNY&nbsp;<br>Zotac&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/amd-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Acer&nbsp;<br>ASRock&nbsp;<br>Asus&nbsp;<br>Gigabyte&nbsp;<br>PowerColor&nbsp;<br>Sapphire&nbsp;<br>XFX&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\/intel-arc-graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intel ARC<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Acer&nbsp;<br>ASRock&nbsp;<br>Sparkle&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"price-boom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is A GPU Upgrade Worthwhile&nbsp;in&nbsp;September 2026 Despite&nbsp;the&nbsp;Price Boom?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices are anything but relaxed&nbsp;right&nbsp;now, and&nbsp;many models have risen noticeably&nbsp;with&nbsp;no real market stabilisation in sight&nbsp;for the&nbsp;short term. Anyone hoping for significantly cheaper GPUs will need&nbsp;to be patient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, an upgrade can be&nbsp;worthwhile&nbsp;for&nbsp;current cards&nbsp;struggling with&nbsp;WQHD resolutions. When&nbsp;ray traced graphics start flickering, or&nbsp;8GB&nbsp;of VRAM regularly limits your performance, a modern&nbsp;16GB&nbsp;GPU will&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;provide more stability.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;be able to experience&nbsp;better frame&nbsp;rates, and noticeably more headroom for detailed visuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Upgrade Your GPU?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;ready to invest in a new GPU in 2026?&nbsp;Then&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;come to the right place! Here at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overclockers UK<\/a>, we have a wide range of budget-friendly and high-end graphics cards for you to choose from!&nbsp;Click on the button below&nbsp;to view our&nbsp;whole range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Graphics Cards<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb3ed5a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;background-color:#f1f3f4;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">GPU Buying FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">What is the best graphics card in 2026?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best graphics card depends on your budget. For most gamers, the RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 9070 XT offer the best balance of price and performance, while the RTX 5090&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the fastest&nbsp;gaming&nbsp;GPU&nbsp;available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Is 8GB VRAM enough in 2026?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For competitive games such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/history-of-counter-strike-23-years-in-the-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counter-Strike&nbsp;2<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-gaming-pcs-to-play-the-hottest-new-game-valorant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valorant<\/a>, 8GB is still sufficient. However, modern AAA titles increasingly&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from 12GB or 16GB of VRAM, particularly at 1440p and 4K.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">Should I buy an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose NVIDIA if you prioritise DLSS, ray tracing,&nbsp;and creator features. AMD&nbsp;generally offers&nbsp;more VRAM and excellent&nbsp;rasterisation&nbsp;performance for the money, making it a strong value&nbsp;option&nbsp;for many gamers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\">Is now&nbsp;a good time&nbsp;to buy a graphics card?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While GPU prices&nbsp;remain&nbsp;elevated due to memory shortages and AI demand, waiting for significant price drops may not be worthwhile if you need an upgrade now. Buying based on your current gaming needs is often the most practical approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\">Should you upgrade just the GPU or the whole PC?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GPU is often the biggest contributor to your graphical performance, but it can only be as powerful as the rest of your PC system allows. Before you consider replacing your gaming PC, you should pay attention to these key specifications:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 16GB RAM&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPU with at least 6 cores&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSD instead of HDD for Windows and games&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">How much VRAM do I need for gaming?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of VRAM you need will depend on your gaming requirements. Here is what the different VRAM sizes provide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8GB \u2013 Entry-level 1080p gaming&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12GB \u2013 Modern AAA gaming&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>16GB \u2013 Recommended for 1440p and&nbsp;futureproofing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24GB+ \u2013 4K gaming,&nbsp;AI,&nbsp;and professional workloads&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More About GPUs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Overclockers UK blog, we have a whole host of info on graphics cards to help you with your next upgrade. Click on one of the blogs below to be taken to your next read!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/your-questions-about-gpus-finally-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GPU-FAQ-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"GPU FAQ\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/best-gpus-for-4k-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4k-gpus-square-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"The Best GPUs for 4K Gaming\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/best-gpus-for-4k-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gpu-vs-square-1-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Understanding Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics Cards\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let Us Know Your Thoughts on GPUs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you still playing at your limit or are you planning an upgrade? 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