AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 6000 GPUs have arrived. Here's where you can find them.
AMD recently released some exciting new hardware, and you might be wondering where to buy the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards (GPU) now that they're released. These cards compete with NVIDIA's RTX 30-series GPUs and make a strong claim for the top spots of our best graphics card roundup. The three flagship cards, including the RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6800, were released first, followed up now by the RX 6700 XT. Let's take a look at the best spots to shop for the new AMD GPUs.
Where to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT was announced March 3 and went on sale March 18. In an effort to combat scalpers and better get these GPUs into the hands of actual customers, third-party designs were released on the same day. Did it make a difference? Not really. Retail pricing for the reference cards is expected to be around $479.
As usual, third-party manufacturers like ASRock, ASUS, MSI, XFX, Sapphire, Gigabyte, and PowerColor have worked with AMD to deliver more variety than just the reference cards. Newegg, Best Buy, Amazon, B&H, and your local retailers are good places to check. These GPUs are no doubt going to go fast, so if you want to get in on the 1440p gaming goodness you will no doubt have to check back often if you don't get the first batch.
You might want to check out Newegg's "Shuffle," a program designed to get GPUs into the hands of actual people instead of bots. During the Shuffle, you choose the products you want to buy then wait to see if your name is pulled. If it is, you get first dibs on the product. Shuffles happen regularly so be sure to check back often.
1440p Powerhouse
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
If you're looking for a budget-friendly GPU that can handle quality 1440p gaming, this is the one to get. It's also the least expensive of the four RDNA 2 cards.
Where to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
ASUS ROG Strix LC RX 6800 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT went on sale without a ton of stock on day one. This has remained true ever since, with most major retailers out of stock and scalpers taking advantage with jacked-up prices. In any case, there are plenty of listings to check out.
Amazon has a number of RX 6800 XT cards, including those from Sapphire, PowerColor, and XFX. Some listings have prices from third-party retailers, but these are best avoided due to prices far higher than standard retail.
Best Buy also has a number of RX 6800 XT GPUs, though none are in stock at time of writing. Check out options from XFX, MSI, Gigabyte, and XFX. Best Buy also has some pre-built PCs with the RX 6800 XT inside, though these are also sold out at time of writing.
You might want to check out Newegg's "Shuffle," a program designed to get GPUs into the hands of actual people instead of bots. During the Shuffle, you choose the products you want to buy then wait to see if your name is pulled. If it is, you get first dibs on the product. Shuffles happen regularly so be sure to check back often.
Awesome 4K Gaming
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
This powerful GPU is built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture. It can handle 4K gaming, ray tracing, and stacks up against the NVIDIA RTX 3080.
Where to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6800
Like the RX 6800 XT, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 wasn't easy to find at launch and has remained so ever since. Amazon has options from Sapphire, ASUS, PowerColor, XFX, and more, though if any are in stock, they're at extortionate prices from third-party sellers.
Best Buy is another retailer with a bunch of options and nothing in stock (at least at time of writing). Options from MSI, Gigabyte, and XFX are listed.
You might want to check out Newegg's "Shuffle," a program designed to get GPUs into the hands of actual people instead of bots. During the Shuffle, you choose the products you want to buy then wait to see if your name is pulled. If it is, you get first dibs on the product. Shuffles happen regularly so be sure to check back often.
High-End 1440p
AMD Radeon RX 6800
This RDNA 2 GPU is the right option if you want to absolutely crush 1440p PC gaming.
Where to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is the final of the initial three 6000-series cards to launch, and AMD has saved the most power for last. If you were looking to snag this powerhouse GPU right off the hop, chances are you were disappointed. Like the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT, the RX 6900 XT stock was limited at launch and remains so today.
Amazon has listings from Sapphire, XFX, ASUS, and more, though most are sold out at the time of writing. Demand for this card isn't quite as high due to the elevated pricing (even with scalpers), so be sure to check back often to see if you can snag one at a modest price.
Best Buy is another place to check, with options from MSI and XFX. There are also a number of pre-built PCs containing the RX 6900 XT, though everything is sold out at time of writing.
You might want to check out Newegg's "Shuffle," a program designed to get GPUs into the hands of actual people instead of bots. During the Shuffle, you choose the products you want to buy then wait to see if your name is pulled. If it is, you get first dibs on the product. Shuffles happen regularly so be sure to check back often.
6000-Series Beast
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
If you're looking for the most power of the three initial RX 6000-series GPUs, this is it. Just cross your fingers and hope you find one for sale.
Which RX 6000 GPU should you buy?
These GPUs might be almost impossible to find, but that doesn't mean you're not wondering which AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPU you should buy. As a bottom line, stick with the RX 6800 XT if you'd like to game at 4K or 1440p. Go with the RX 6800 if you prefer sticking with 1440p and dabbling in 4K. And go with the RX 6900 XT if you're looking to go all-in with 4K gaming. Want the cheapest possible option that can still kill at 1440p? The RX 6700X XT is the perfect option.
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