I don't want you to overpay for a graphics card on Black Friday — Here are the best deals on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs I'd actually buy

This isn't a massive discount, but it pushed the price down to $279, which is $20 below NVIDIA's set MSRP. The RTX 5060 is a great option for 1080p and dabbling in 1440p, and the dual-fan model from PNY will fit into more builds.

MSI's Ventus 2X OC RTX 5070 comes with 12GB of VRAM and sports higher clock rates than NVIDIA's reference cards, providing a bit of extra juice. The dual-fan cooling system allows the GPU to fit into more compact builds, and, of course, it has full access to all of the latest DLSS 4 features. If you want a GPU that can easily handle 1440p, this is the way to go.

MSI's Ventus 3X OC RTX 5070 Ti is now available for less than NVIDIA's set $749 MSRP. This is a great way to get into 1440p or even 4K gaming on your PC.

If you'd rather not pay extra for the Ti version, this RTX 5070 from ASUS delivers 12GB of VRAM and all of the best DLSS 4 features for only a bit more than NVIDIA's MSRP.

Looking for an RTX 5070 with some extra juice? This OC version from ASUS has the same 12GB of VRAM as other 5070s, but its clock speeds are boosted for extra power.

This is the version of the RTX 5070 Ti that I personally have in my gaming PC for 1440p and 4K gaming. The TUF Gaming brand means that it's built a bit sturdier, and the OC designation gives it a bit of extra power.

ASUS TUF Gaming is the brand I chose for my RTX 5070 Ti, and the RTX 5080 version is every bit as durable. It's OC'd for higher clocks, and the three-fan cooling system easily keeps the card cool. There is some RGB lighting on the side, but not much.

The ASUS Prime OC version of NVIDIA's RTX 5080 provides higher clock speeds and stellar cooling to maximize performance. Lacking RGB, it's a great option for those who prefer a more mature and professional look.

This RTX 5080 is still well above NVIDIA's set MSRP, but it's the lowest price I've seen in the past six months. It's an OC model with faster clock speeds, and it's full of RGB lighting.

The PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 XT is enjoying a sale that drops it back down to MSRP, which is about all we can ask for when it comes to AMD's cards. With 16GB of VRAM, full access to all the latest FSR 4 upscaling features, and the ability to run at 4K, it's one heck of a GPU for anyone who wants to stick with Team Red.

Finding an RX 9070 XT for MSRP isn't exactly easy these days, but here we are with the ASRock Challenger model. It has 16GB of VRAM and a tri-fan cooling system, plus an RGB light strip for some extra style.

ASRock's Steel Legend RX 9070 XT has a sleek white shell and colored fans, adding some style to alternative PC builds. It's not much more than MSRP thanks to the 7% discount.

Sapphire has long made some of the nicest AMD Radeon GPUs, and this RX 9070 XT is no different. It's OC'd for higher clock rates, it has 16GB of VRAM to handle modern games, and it has ample cooling thanks to three fans and chunky heat sync.