In the not-too-distant past, the idea of RTX 30 series deals was completely out of the question. We've come a long way since the global pandemic, chip shortage days, and ludicrous price-hikes. So much so that the next generation of flagship GPUs from Nvidia are still readily available in the months after launch - a preposterous notion for GPU shoppers only a year ago!
Looking at the entry-level side of things, however, prices are starting to get super reasonable. In the US today, we've stumbled upon the best budget GPU, the RTX 3050, for only $267 on Amazon. (opens in new tab)
While we await the lower end of the 40 series ladder to hit the shelves, the RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 are undoubtedly two of the most affordable GPUs you can get your hands on for a gaming PC. The RTX 3060 is undoubtedly the superior card, but the 3050 still gives you some decent gaming performance for the money, especially under $300. If you've been stuck on integrated graphics, for example, or only do some light PC gaming, the step up to one of the best graphics cards will be a serious quality-of-life boost for you.
The RTX 3050 is the cheapest of Nvidia's 30 series boards, and the Zotac model on offer here is probably the most affordable model you'll find. At $267, it's currently at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. For reference, it's sitting underneath the Gigabyte Eagle RTX 3050 we reviewed, which is currently at $299.99 on Amazon. (opens in new tab) Zotac's version sits at an average price of $291, so this price is one of the best you'll find.
We've spotted a few other RTX 3050 models at reasonable prices, and you can find more information on those just below.
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 | $299.99 $267 at Amazon (opens in new tab)Save $32.99 -
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