I'm upgrading my PC and want to spend around €500, with €600 as the absolute maximum. I'm mainly interested in buying a used graphics card so I can get more performance and VRAM for the money. The goal is to play demanding AAA games on either a 34-inch or 49-inch ultrawide monitor, although I haven't decided which size yet. I'd prefer Nvidia and ideally 12–16 GB of VRAM, but I'm open to AMD as well. I'm based in Europe, so recommendations for reputable European used or refurbished sellers would also be appreciated. My current CPU is an Intel Core i5-8500, and I'll need to upgrade my power supply for the new card.
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Be especially careful with unusually cheap RTX 3090, 4080, and 4090 listings. Some have mining wear, missing cores, damaged memory, or other scams behind them. A €450 RTX 3090 might look tempting, but ask for benchmark and stress-test results, verify the serial number, and avoid paying without buyer protection.
You may not need to buy used. Depending on current prices in your country, a new RX 9060 XT 16 GB or RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB could fit the budget. A discounted RTX 5070 or RX 9070 may also occasionally appear near €600, so checking European retailers regularly could be worthwhile.
Look at reputable refurbished retailers, local computer stores, auction sites, and established local marketplaces. Used cards can be good value, but warranty coverage is important. Make sure the seller provides testing information, return rights, and photos of the actual card rather than stock images.
For this budget, the RX 7800 XT, RX 7900 XT, or possibly a discounted RX 7900 XTX are worth checking on the used market. They offer plenty of VRAM and strong ultrawide performance, though the XTX may be difficult to find below €600.
That’s why I’m avoiding many local listings. Some sellers are asking nearly €540 for an 8 GB RTX 4060, so the prices don’t seem reasonable.