If you’re looking to upgrade your PC’s graphics card, there’s a lot that you’re going to need to consider before making your purchase.Given the wide variety of GPUs available, from the best Nvidia graphics cards and best AMD graphics cards to more budget-friendly options and everything in between, there's a lot to look through to find the right card. Then there are also different resolutions to consider if you’re looking to do any PC gaming, whether you want to use ray tracing in games, whether you want great creative performance or not, and more.
Honestly, it can be overwhelming even in the best of circumstances, so you’re definitely not alone in wanting some advice on how to make the right purchase for your next upgrade.Fortunately, I’ve repeatedly tested more than 50 GPUs over hundreds of hours for the three dozen graphics card reviews I’ve done for TechRadar, and I’m here to help you navigate the various factors you’ll need to consider to find the best graphics card for your needs and budget.Consider the target resolution you want if you’re going to game on your PC(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)If you’re looking for a new GPU for PC gaming, choosing the right graphics card starts with your monitor’s resolution.
Graphics cards come with dedicated video memory (Also known as VRAM) to help increase the frame rate of games, and the amount of memory available for your GPU is very closely tied to what resolutions you can effectively use when playi.
