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The Death of the Budget GPU: How $300 Became the New $200

The budget GPU in 2026 looks nothing like it did ten years ago. Back then, $200 bought you a graphics card that…

Building a $500 gaming PC used to mean a real budget gaming PC — five years ago, that money got you a…