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Prices for graphics cards in this category have moved above £300 since our last review. We track the market daily and will restore the under-£300 recommendations the moment products come back into bracket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gigabyte RTX 3060 GAMING OC V2 offers the best overall performance under £300, with 12GB VRAM and excellent 1080p gaming capabilities. It's currently, making it brilliant value for anyone building or upgrading a gaming PC.
For 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, 6GB VRAM is still adequate for most titles. However, newer AAA games and content creation work benefit from 8GB or more. The RTX 3050's 6GB works fine for esports and older titles, but you'll want more for demanding modern games.
The RTX 3060 remains excellent value under £300, particularly with 12GB VRAM that outpaces many newer cards. Unless you need the latest DLSS 4 features, the 3060 delivers fantastic performance for the price and won't bottleneck most 1080p gaming setups.
Yes, all Gigabyte graphics cards sold through official UK retailers include manufacturer warranty, typically 2-3 years depending on the model. Amazon UK purchases also include their 30-day return policy for added peace of mind.
The RTX 3050 needs around 450W, whilst the RTX 3060 requires 550W minimum. Always check your PSU has the correct PCIe power connectors (typically one or two 8-pin cables) and leave headroom for the rest of your system components.
