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Best GPU Under A$600 (2026) — Australia

A$600 is the most popular price point for a reason: it's comfortably enough for 1440p gaming at high settings across most modern titles, with a bit of headroom left over for games that push above their recommended specs.

The default recommendation for 1440p gaming at high settings, and a strong 1080p choice for anyone chasing very high refresh rates.

🆕 New

Top PickRadeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

8 GB GDDR6 · Performance 28/100

A$599

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♻️ Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A$600 the best value tier for GPUs right now?

It's typically one of the most contested tiers — several manufacturers compete hard here, which tends to produce strong Value Scores. Check the live ranking above rather than assuming any one card holds the title for long.

Can a GPU at this price handle ray tracing?

Entry-to-mid ray tracing effects are usually playable at 1080p/1440p with upscaling (DLSS/FSR) enabled; full path tracing at native resolution generally needs a higher tier.

Should I wait for a sale instead of buying now?

If the top pick's current price is below its typical 12-month price (see its GPU detail page for the price-history verdict), it's usually not worth waiting — Australian pricing on a thinner local catalog can also take longer to dip again.