I'm looking for a good graphics card to handle 1440p gaming but want to keep it under $500. Any recommendations for options that would perform well in that range?
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Consider the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB or the RX 9060 XT with 16GB. The 5060 Ti is slightly better but also pricier. If you can stretch your budget a bit, the RTX 5070 is currently just over $500 at around $520.
For just under $500, you might find open-box deals for the RTX 5070 OC, which could be a solid option without breaking the bank.
If you're open to spending a little more, both the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 are around $500, not including tax. But if you need to stick strictly at $500, the RX 7800 XT is often available for about $430.
You can grab the PNY 5070 for $500, and it comes with 12GB of VRAM. That should give good performance at 1440p.
If you're willing to buy used, I picked up my RX 9070 for around $480, which is a great deal for 1440p gaming.

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