The amount of power that games of today require, it is virtually impossible to play them without a powerful PC or a laptop. And when it comes to gaming, the first hardware component that comes to mind is GPU.

If you got a strong, high-end GPU then you can be sure to play the latest games with proper graphics. Without a GPU, you simply can’t enjoy or even play, the taxing games of today. The first thing that’s written in the requirements section of most games’ descriptions is a powerful GPU, usually specifying the amount of minimum virtual memories and even the exact model names for users assistance.

Building a gaming PC or buying a laptop is not a cheap task, they can get unbelievably expensive, GPUs alone can cost a hefty amount, but serious gaming enthusiasts seldom care about the expenses. But not everyone can afford the GeForce GTX 1080, that’s why let’s take a look at some of the best Graphics cards of 2017 going from the lowest priced to the highest one.

AMD Radeon RX 460

Although, many people will prefer a Nvidia Graphics Card for serious gaming, the ones by AMD are worth looking at because they provide a comfortable level of power without costing a lot.

This particular model Radeon RX 460 costs around $109, and comes with either 2GB or 4GB VRAM, operating at 1250MHz, it is one of the best and most affordable GPUs you will find in at our store.

It can run many of the latest heavy games, with decent frame rates, but of course, you will have to compromise on graphics a bit and some games that are too heavy might not run with your required speed. But most games with low to medium graphics settings will run just fine on this card if you’re a casual gamer, who likes to play games only sometimes and don’t mind the slow speeds sometimes then this would be the best GPU for you.

AMD Radeon RX 580

Another one by AMD, this is more powerful than the previous one, costing about $399, it supports a whole other range of games and higher graphic settings. 8GB GDDR5 makes most games run at a comfortable speed and frame rate.

However, you will still have to sacrifice some graphics, if you want to play games at UHD 4K resolution then this Card will play them but you will not really enjoy those games because of the low frame rates which often drop down below 30 fps.

It’s a mid range GPU, not very cheap but also not very expensive, for an everyday game of beginner to intermediate level, this is the best choice. Because it lets you play most games at decent graphics settings and comfortable frame rates without setting you back by thousands of dollars, the display at 4K is a problem, but playing games at 1080p are relatively faster and top notch, and let’s be honest - 1080p is not a low resolution.

The Best: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080

The talk of gaming and especially Graphics cards can’t be complete without mentioning Nvidia, its GeForce GTX Graphics Cards have long ruled the gaming industry and are continuing to do so. The latest GTX 1080 is the best possible GPU money can buy this year, its price starts at $699 and then goes higher.

Considering the level of power this will give you, the price is actually not that high, especially for a professional gamer who is serious about gaming and want to be able to play all of the high-end games. It comes with 11GB VRAM and easily supports high frame rates even at UHD 4K resolution.

Almost all games can run with the golden number of frame rates - 60fps, and even higher. If you’re absolutely serious about gaming and want the top of the line stuff then this is for you.

The overall speed of your games don’t entirely depend on your GPU, you can’t expect performance from GTX 1080 fitted on a system with Core i3 Processor, Processors and RAM plays a significant role as well. But almost 90% of work of today graphically rich games depend upon a powerful GPU, so it’s best to look at your options especially if you’re building a gaming system by yourself.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Graphics Card then check out our Graphic’s Section now.