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My old 1070 finally died mid-Apex match and I'm scrambling for a replacement. I've been building PCs for a decade but the current budget tier feels like a minefield. Need something under 250 bucks for my 144Hz setup specifically for Valorant and CS2. What's the best budget GPU for 1080p competitive gaming right now?
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16/04/2026 9:15 pm
I spent weeks reading manuals because I was scared of frying my motherboard, but I eventually went with the ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 6600 8GB GDDR6. It has been super stable for my CS2 matches and doesnt get loud.
- Make sure your PSU has the right 8-pin connector.
- Check your case dimensions so it fits safely. Its a decent, no-fuss card.
