Best GPU For Gaming 2017: From Budget, Mid-Range To High-End, Here Are The Top Picks

by E. K. Encina / May 17, 2017 11:03 AM EDT

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The Best GPU for gaming 2017 line-up has a lot to offer in terms of variety, here are the top contenders in the market to suit most gaming needs for any budget range. Every year, top GPU manufacturers come up with a plethora of new processors which gives consumers lots of options.

With that said, it often becomes too overwhelming for gamers when it comes to picking the right one that suits their particular needs. Fortunately, this year's line-up of the best GPU for gaming even includes a graphics card that gives consumers more bang for their buck.

According to PCAdvisor, there's a lot to love about Nvidia's entry-level GPU's such as the RX 500 series, a graphics card that is a lot faster than its predecessor the RX 480. Furthermore, the RX 500 series cards come with a feature that aims to reduce power consumption called Radeon Chill.

For those who don't mind spending a lot more, there's the GTX 1080 Ti, a graphics card that's considered as the top pick in most best gaming GPU 2017 lists. It's worth noting that the GTX 1080 Ti is known for topping benchmarks and that it costs about $ 699.99. While the GTX 1080 Ti might seem pricey, it's an essential purchase for those into VR-gaming, multi-monitor usage and for those who enjoy the glorious visuals of 4K resolution gaming.

Of course, there are those consumers willing to spend somewhere in the middle of budget-range and overspending-range, in which case there's the GTX 1060 for Nvidia fans. The RX 480 is also a good alternative for those who prefer AMD over Nvidia.

These mid-ranged GPU's might not be as fast as the ones previously mentioned, but it's worth noting that these are capable of handling VR-games quite well. Although it might also be a wise decision to hold off on buying for now since another best GPU for gaming 2017 contender is yet to come.

According to PCGamesN, AMD is prepping to release the Vega Nova, a GPU that could give the Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti a run for its money. The AMD Vega Nova is reported to have matching speeds with Nvidia's flagship GPU. On top of that, the AMD Vega Nova is $100 cheaper than the GTX 1080 Ti, but whether or not it's better still remains to be seen. With that being said, the battle between the best GPU for gaming wages on.