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Re: Which RX 8000 series GPU has the best 2026 Black Friday deals?

shadownachos — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:01:52 +0000

Building on the earlier suggestion, I’ve been through three of these big GPU launches — wait, no, it's actually been four now — and honestly, the hype for the high-end stuff always overshadows what actually makes sense for a budget build. If your total budget is $800 for the whole computer, trying to squeeze in an 8700 is going to force you to buy a garbage power supply and a case that'll probably overheat. I tried a 'budget' build years ago with a cheap PSU and it was total garbage — things may have changed but the smell of burnt electronics is something you never forget. Quick question though, does that $800 need to cover your monitor and keyboard too, or just the tower? If it's the whole setup, you're definitely looking at the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 8600 12GB GDDR7 instead. Those entry-level 8600 cards usually get the massive 'doorbuster' price cuts during Black Friday because they move so many of them. They're way smaller and quieter than the 8800 'bricks' too, which is a win for your roommate. Just please promise you'll get a reliable Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold to power it so you don't end up with a very expensive paperweight.

Re: Which RX 8000 series GPU has the best 2026 Black Friday deals?

mossypirate — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:45:15 +0000

What specific software are you using for your school projects? Knowing if you need specific driver support or high VRAM will determine if the RX 8000 series is actually the right path for your $800 total budget. An $800 limit for a full build makes it difficult to fit a new generation card. You must prioritize safety over raw power:

Double-check that your case has enough clearance for the Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 8700.

Just make sure you buy a Tier A power supply like the Seasonic Focus GX-750 750W. A cheap unit can fail and destroy the entire system.

I would recommend getting it professionally done if you are not sure about cable management and static safety. If you spend $400 on the GPU, you only have $400 left for the remaining components. This is a very narrow margin for a reliable machine.

Re: Which RX 8000 series GPU has the best 2026 Black Friday deals?

silenttaco — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:15:31 +0000

Building on the earlier suggestion, I’ve been through three generations — actually four — and the Sapphire Pulse RX 8700 usually gets the deepest cuts.

Avoid reference coolers.

Track prices early.

Re: Which RX 8000 series GPU has the best 2026 Black Friday deals?

plasticraccoon — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:01:06 +0000

Honestly, don't let the numbers make your head spin — I've been there and it’s a lot to take in — but you really should look at the mid-range AMD cards when 2026 rolls around. Those usually see the biggest price drops during holiday sales because they stock so many of them. But just make sure you're looking at the power requirements first because these newer series — even the "affordable" ones — can be quite thirsty and you don't want to risk a short — wait, no — I mean, you just want to be safe with your power supply.

Go with any mid-range AMD card from a brand like Sapphire; you can't go wrong.

Double-check the dimensions so it actually fits your case.

I'd recommend getting it professionally done if you're not sure about the wiring. Just get a standard AMD card and you'll be set for school and gaming.

Which RX 8000 series GPU has the best 2026 Black Friday deals?

brokennebula — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:52 +0000

so i’m looking at building my first pc and i’m already super stressed out because i literally know nothing about parts like i dont even know what a tdp is or if that matters but basically i need something for my school projects and also i really want to play the new games coming out like gta or whatever else is huge by then... i’ve been saving up for forever and i finally have like maybe 800 dollars for the whole thing but honestly maybe i can stretch it if the deals are good? im mostly on windows because thats what my school uses for all the software stuff so i gotta stick with that i think. i heard the rx 8000 cards are the new thing or they will be soon and i just dont want to get ripped off because my brother told me last year people were buying stuff that was already old and i dont want to make that mistake. im super worried about the prices too like everything is so expensive now and i dont know if i should wait for black friday 2026 or if that’s too far away?? but i heard that’s when the best sales are for these amd cards. i just want something that wont explode or be super loud while im trying to study in my dorm room because my roommate is kinda sensitive to noise so portability isnt a huge deal but it cant be like a giant brick that needs its own room lol. i keep seeing all these numbers like 8700 or 8800 and i have no idea what the difference is besides the price tag and it’s honestly making my head spin. tbh i just want something that works for gaming and doesnt lag when im trying to finish an essay. i heard amd is usually better for the price compared to nvidia so i figured i’d look at the 8000 series but now im wondering if the high end ones like the 8900 are even gonna go on sale or if it’s just the middle ones? i really need to make this money last because i wont have any more for a long time after this. is there a specific model in that lineup that usually gets the massive price cuts during the black friday 2026 sales or should i just look at the older ones even though i want it to last a long time? which rx 8000 series gpu has the best 2026 black friday deals?