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The Best Graphics Cards for Gaming, Streaming, and Creative Workloads

From pixel-pushing beasts to budget-friendly frame-flingers, we stock graphics cards that mean business — and by business, we mean gaming, rendering, streaming, or all of the above. Read More

RTX 50 Series Graphics Cards

NVIDIA Graphics Cards

Radeon Graphics Cards

Intel Graphics Cards

What Does a Graphics Card Actually Do

Think of your graphics card as your PC’s overachieving show-off — it takes all the visual information from your computer and makes it look stunning on your monitor. From rendering lifelike shadows in your favourite RPG to ensuring your enemies explode in crisp, glorious detail, the GPU does the heavy visual lifting. While your CPU handles the logic, the GPU is all about aesthetics — and in 2025, aesthetics matter. Whether you’re gaming, editing 4K video, or juggling six monitors like a cyberpunk stockbroker, your GPU ensures everything runs smoother than your chat-up lines (we hope).

How to Choose the Right Graphics Card for Your Setup

Picking a graphics card isn’t just about grabbing the biggest number on the shelf — it’s about balance, baby. Consider your monitor’s resolution, your power supply’s output, and your CPU’s capabilities. There’s no point pairing a powerhouse RTX 5090 with a bargain bin CPU and calling it a day. Budget-conscious? Go for mid-range kings like the RTX 5060 Ti or Radeon RX 9600. Chasing high refresh rates in 1440p? You’re in RTX 5070 territory. Just remember: your GPU should complement the rest of your build, not cause a bottleneck tantrum every time you open a game.

What Is Ray Tracing and Do You Actually Need It?

Ray tracing sounds like something from a sci-fi film — and honestly, it kind of is. It’s a rendering technique that mimics how light interacts in the real world, creating hyper-realistic shadows, reflections, and lighting effects. The result? Games that look so lifelike, you’ll start to question your own reality. But here’s the rub: ray tracing is demanding. If you're aiming for high frame rates and ray tracing, you’ll need a serious GPU (hello, RTX 5060 Ti or above). For casual gamers, it’s more of a ‘nice to have’ than a ‘must-have’. But if you love eye candy, it’s worth it.

Future-Proofing Your Gaming PC with the Right GPU

Let’s face it: technology ages faster than milk in a heatwave. If you’re the kind of person who only upgrades once every blue moon, you’ll want to invest in a GPU that can handle tomorrow’s games, not just today’s. Look for cards with strong support for upscaling tech like DLSS or FSR, and enough grunt to chew through 1440p or 4K gaming without breaking a sweat. And keep an eye on the power draw — nobody likes a GPU that requires a PSU upgrade just to boot up. Buy smart now, and your future self will thank you.

Tips for Getting the Best Performance from Your Graphics Card

So you’ve dropped the cash on a new GPU — now what? First things first: keep your drivers updated (seriously, it’s not optional). Optimise your in-game settings for your monitor’s resolution and refresh rate, and don’t be afraid to tweak presets manually. Got a case with airflow issues? Sort that out — GPUs love to run hot, but not that hot. Consider enabling features like DLSS or FSR for a free frame-rate boost, and make sure your power supply isn’t crying for help. With a few tweaks, your shiny new graphics card will purr like a kitten — a very powerful, RGB-lit kitten.

Can a Graphics Card Improve More Than Just Gaming?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: absolutely, and here’s why. While gaming is the flashy, attention-grabbing use case for a GPU, there’s a whole world of productivity that also benefits from that silicon powerhouse. Video editors, 3D modellers, animators, and even data scientists rely on powerful graphics cards to accelerate rendering, simulations, and compute-heavy tasks. Adobe Premiere, Blender, DaVinci Resolve — they all love a chunky GPU. Even AI tools and machine learning workflows are increasingly GPU-dependent. So if you’re building a rig for creative work and want to sneak in a few hours of Elden Ring after hours, a decent graphics card is your not-so-secret weapon.