We carry a comprehensive range of AMD graphics cards from leading manufacturers such as MSI, ASUS, ASRock, Sapphire and Gigabyte. If you want to get the best performance possible from your PC gaming rig, you’ll find something for every budget in our online store. AMD has a rich history in the field of high-performance graphics cards and has been a favourite of gamers in Australia and around the world for many years. If you are looking for outstanding performance at competitive prices, cards based on this manufacturer’s GPUs are an excellent place to start your search. Grab a cup of coffee and browse our online selection at your leisure, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of the AMD video cards we stock.
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Choosing AMD cards for gaming PCs
If you want to enjoy the fastest FPS rate and highest-resolution graphics that the latest games have to offer, a capable video card is a prerequisite. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for your setup? We recommend considering the following factors to help you zero in on the AMD video cards that will be able to meet your needs:
•   Monitor refresh rate — Screens with a 60Hz refresh rate and a maximum resolution of 1080p don’t need the most powerful graphics cards on the market. However, if you have higher-resolution monitors with triple-digit refresh rates, you’ll need a high-end card to get the most out of them. Again, consider possible future monitor upgrades when you’re evaluating this factor, as your new AMD card has a long lifespan.
•   Budget — Decide how much you are happy to spend before you start shopping for new AMD video cards, and you can save yourself a lot of browsing time. If you’re building a new PC gaming rig, it’s also important to consider your budget in terms of the overall cost of your new build. Don’t forget to leave enough money in the pot to buy a decent CPU too. If you spend most of your budget on the video card and end up with a less powerful CPU, it could limit the performance you’re able to squeeze out of your setup.
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If you don’t know very much about graphics cards and you find all the different specs confusing, don’t worry — we’re here to help. We have been selling AMD cards in Australia for many years, and we have an in-depth knowledge of the latest GPUs in this company’s range. You can speak to us during business hours by calling one of our stores or sending us a message at any other time. We also offer installation and repair services if you need them.
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FAQs
What is Radeon?
Radeon is a brand name owned by Radeon Technologies Group, which is a subsidiary of AMD. AMD makes a variety of GPUs (graphics processing units) under the Radeon brand name, which replaced their previous Rage line.
Radeon/AMD don’t normally sell consumer graphics cards directly: they make the GPUs that other manufacturers then incorporate into their graphics cards. Since they are all based on AMD chipsets, they can be considered as a single range of cards (in much the same way that all cards with NVIDIA chipsets are considered to be NVIDIA cards).
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Do AMD graphics cards perform well?
AMD graphics cards have long been considered to offer exceptional performance and excellent value for money too. While, in the past, they were seen by some as a budget alternative to other brands, nowadays the best AMD cards are highly capable. Whether you are building a new gaming PC or thinking about replacing a card in an existing build, you are sure to find a number of AMD video cards that offer the performance you need at a competitive price.
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Is there a large difference between NVIDIA and AMD?
NVIDIA and AMD are great rivals in the graphics card market, and at one point or another, they have each produced GPUs that were considered to be the world’s best by many.
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Are AMD cards good for gaming?
AMD cards are a great choice for gaming. Whether you play retro games at a maximum resolution of 1080p or the latest games in 4K or even 8K resolution, you will find AMD graphics cards in Australia that are perfect for your needs. As we mentioned above, in terms of value for money and performance, AMD chipsets are some of the best ones available on today’s market.
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When should I replace an AMD video card?
AMD graphics cards don’t really have a fixed useful lifespan. If your card is still able to provide the performance you want, there is no need to replace it. However, technology is always advancing in this field so there may come a time when your card is obsolete. At this point, you may find that it is no longer able to support the latest games. When the time comes for an upgrade, head on to Scorptec to find the latest and best graphic cards on the market.