Do you get the “OC” model, the triple-fan configuration, or something else entirely?
Fret not, because I’ll explain everything you oughta know before buying a new graphics card.
They tend to stay close to the MSRP even during times whenscalpers are rampant.
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Note that this is just a rough guideline and not a rule by any means.
If you find a custom graphics card that’s cheaper than the reference design, snatch that instead.
Price cuts like that often happen as the graphics card model ages.
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Also, they tend to feature the GPU manufacturer’s logo (e.g.
You’ll get the performance promised by the manufacturer and save a good chunk of money.
While this might look like a long list, few of these things actually matter.
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Realistically speaking, the only thing you should care about with custom graphics cards is aesthetics.
Nothing wrong with that!
Aside from aesthetics, one other reason you might have to go with a custom design is size.
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If you’re building a smallMini-ITX gaming PC, you’re better off with a smaller graphics card.
You could jump from anNVIDIA RTX 4060to an RTX 4060 Ti instead.
You’ll always get more bang for your buck by opting for a more powerful GPU instead.
There are very few reasons why you’d go for a more expensive graphics card design.
