Which GeForce RTX card is best for 1440p gaming?

A current mid-range GeForce RTX card is the 1440p sweet spot for high-refresh gaming, with 12GB or more VRAM so newer titles stay smooth. With DLSS on, these cards also handle ray tracing well at 1440p. Check live stock and pricing on this page for the best current value in South Africa.

What is DLSS and is it worth it?

DLSS is NVIDIA's AI upscaling: it renders at a lower internal resolution and reconstructs a sharp full-resolution image, recovering frame rate with little visible loss. Frame Generation adds AI-made frames for extra smoothness. It's worth a lot, especially with ray tracing on, where it keeps demanding games at high frame rates.

Is a previous-generation RTX 40-series card still worth buying?

Yes. RTX 40-series cards remain strong performers and often give better price-per-frame than the newest models. Buy on the frame rate you need at your resolution rather than chasing the latest generation — a well-chosen 40-series card can be the smarter spend.

Is 8GB of VRAM still enough for modern games?

At 1080p, 8GB is usually fine. At 1440p and 4K, or with ray tracing and high-resolution textures, 12–16GB or more gives headroom and longevity. Heavily modded titles benefit most from extra VRAM, so don't drop below what your resolution needs to save a little.

What power supply do I need for a GeForce RTX card?

Check the specific card's recommended wattage and connectors, then add headroom for the CPU, drives and peripherals. Some current cards use the 12VHPWR / 12V-2x6 connector, so confirm your PSU supplies it or includes an adapter. A quality 80+ rated PSU with the right connectors matters more than raw wattage alone.

Why choose NVIDIA GeForce over AMD?

GeForce leads in ray-tracing performance and DLSS upscaling, and has the strongest support in creator apps for video, 3D and AI via CUDA. AMD Radeon competes hard on raster performance and VRAM per rand. If ray tracing, DLSS or creative work matters to you, GeForce is the safer pick.

Will my CPU bottleneck a GeForce RTX card?

At 1440p and 4K the GPU does most of the work, so a modern mid-range CPU pairs well with a high-end RTX card. Bottlenecks mainly show up at 1080p high-refresh. If you game at lower resolutions, match your CPU tier to the GPU to get the frame rates the card is capable of.

Are GeForce cards cheaper bought locally in South Africa?

Local pricing reflects the exchange rate, import duties and stock, so it differs from overseas. Buying from a local NVIDIA Top-Tier Partner like Evetech means local warranty, support and fast delivery rather than importing and risking no recourse. Check this page for current SA pricing.

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NVIDIA GeForce is the GPU line behind most high-end gaming and creator builds. Current RTX cards pair raw rendering power with two features NVIDIA is known for: hardware ray tracing for realistic lighting and reflections, and DLSS, which uses AI to recover frame rate without a visible drop in image quality. That combination is why GeForce dominates ray-traced gaming and creator apps.

Match the card to your monitor. Entry RTX cards handle 1080p high-refresh comfortably; mid-range cards are the 1440p sweet spot; the top of the range is built for 4K and ray tracing with DLSS doing the heavy lifting. VRAM matters too — more headroom helps at higher resolutions and in video, 3D and AI work, where NVIDIA's CUDA and creator-app support is a real advantage.

Evetech is an NVIDIA Top-Tier Partner and South Africa's largest gaming hardware retailer. Every GeForce card ships with local warranty and fast nationwide delivery. Compare the current RTX 50-series alongside strong-value RTX 40-series cards below, then pair your GPU with a matched power supply and a case that fits its length.

How to Choose a GeForce RTX Card

Pick a GeForce card by target resolution first, then VRAM, then the rest of your build. A card that outruns your monitor is wasted money; one that's short on VRAM ages badly. The guide below covers the decisions specific to NVIDIA cards — including what DLSS actually buys you.

Your monitor sets the target. Entry RTX cards drive 1080p high-refresh easily. Mid-range RTX cards are the 1440p sweet spot for high-refresh gaming. For 4K, or 1440p with ray tracing turned up, step up to the higher-tier cards. Buying more GPU than your display can show won't make games look better.

DLSS uses AI to render at a lower internal resolution and upscale to your display resolution, recovering frame rate with little visible quality loss. Frame Generation goes further by inserting AI-generated frames for higher smoothness. It's most valuable when you turn on ray tracing, which is demanding — DLSS is how RTX cards keep ray-traced games playable at high frame rates.

VRAM holds textures and frame data. 8GB is workable at 1080p, 12GB is comfortable at 1440p, and 16GB or more suits 4K plus heavily modded or ray-traced titles. Creators in video, 3D and AI benefit from more VRAM too. Within the same budget, don't drop to a card whose VRAM will limit you at your resolution.

Higher-tier RTX cards draw real power — check your PSU has the wattage and the correct connectors (some current cards use the 12VHPWR / 12V-2x6 connector) and leave headroom. Measure your case's GPU clearance too: flagship cards are long and can clash with drive bays or a front radiator. Confirm both before you buy.

The latest RTX 50-series brings the newest architecture and DLSS features. But previous-gen RTX 40-series cards remain strong and often deliver better price-per-frame. Buy on the frame rate you need at your resolution, not just the newest generation — a well-chosen older card can be the smarter spend.

How to Choose a GeForce RTX Card