Tuesday, December 08, 2020
AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 6000 GPUs are on the way. Here's where you can find them.
AMD recently announced some exciting new hardware, and you might be wondering where to buy the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards (GPU) when they're released. These cards are expected to compete with NVIDIA's RTX 30-series GPUs and should make a strong claim for the top spots of our best graphics card roundup. As we've passed the November 18 release of the RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 and head into the December 8 release of the RX 6900 XT, let's take a look at the best spots to shop for the new AMD GPUs.
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 at 9AM EST November 18, without a ton of stock on day one. This has remained true ever since. Your best bet is to check out Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, and B&H right around launch time.
We have seen some models from various manufacturers that are launching on release day or soon after.
Gigabyte has a 6800 XT model, and it's the same as the reference version that AMD first showed off during the Big Navi reveal. Think of it like NVIDIA's Founders Edition models. This design has three fans, an aluminum backplate, and dual 8-pin connectors. Sapphire's RX 6800 XT, also announced, follows the same reference design.
MSI has revealed a Gaming X Trio version of the RX 6800 XT, which resembles other cards from the same series. You get some RGB on the front around the middle fan (three total fans), the RGB logo, and a strip along the edge of the backplate.
ASUS brings a couple of RX 6800 XT models to the table. One is a liquid-cooled ROG Strix LC version with a paired radiator for those high-end custom builds, while the other is in the TUF Gaming series with three fans and an aluminum backplate.
PowerColor has also teased a Red Devil RX 6800 XT, with three cooling fans and some aggressive red RGB lighting. Finally, ASRock has unveiled a couple of RX 6800 XT cards, including the Taichi X 16G OC with three fans and RGB lighting and the Phantom Gaming OC with a slightly different design (though three fans).
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 RX 6800 wasn't easy to find at launch and has remained so ever since. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, and B&H are all good places to check for any stock to come rolling through.
Some third-party manufacturers have shown off different versions of the card ahead of release. Gigabyte and Sapphire have both revealed similar RX 6800 GPUs based on the AMD reference design. They use the three-fan design and aluminum backplate, just like the 6800 XT.
The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6800 has three fans with RGB lighting, extensive RGB on the side, and a full backplate. There's also a TUF Gaming version of the RX 6800 with the same black aluminum shroud and full-length aluminum backplate.
ASRock has an RX 6800 Challenger Pro OC with a triple-fan cooling design and some RGB lighting on the side for extra style. More cards are undoubtedly on the way for release after launch.
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're looking to snag this powerhouse GPU right off the hop, chances are you're going to be disappointed. Stock for the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT were both very limited at launch and remain so today, and it's not expected the RX 6900 XT will be any different.
No listings ahead of launch have been seen for preorders, but you can always have a look at Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H at launch time on December 8.
Models from manufacturers like ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte have been spotted ahead of launch, and there's no doubt more cards will become available during the GPU's lifetime.
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.
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