A dual-fan Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, the class of card a $150 budget buys used in 2026
Graphics Cards — Photo: Chi Ho Chan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (cropped)

The best GPU under $150 in 2026 is a used card, not a new one. A used RTX 2060 (about $135 on eBay in October 2026) runs most games at 1080p on medium settings, and a used GTX 1660 Super (about $90) is the cheapest card I'd still game on. The only new card near this price, Intel's Arc A380, is a big step down.

Here's the short version:

  • Best under $150: used RTX 2060, around $135. 6 GB of VRAM and DLSS support.
  • Cheapest worth buying: used GTX 1660 Super, around $90.
  • Best new card at this price: Intel Arc A380, around $140–150. Fine for esports, weak for new games.
  • Skip: the RX 580 and other cards stuck on legacy drivers, and anything with 4 GB of VRAM.
  • If you can wait and save: a new Arc B570 at about $260 is in a different league.

Can you get a good new graphics card for $150 in 2026?

Not really. The cards that used to fill this price slot have been discontinued or are priced above it, and the current budget generation begins around $260. That leaves a small group of older entry-level cards that are fine for esports but struggle in new games.

The best of them is the Intel Arc A380 with 6 GB of memory. A price tracker had it at about $140 in the US in mid-2026, with a three-month median of $151. It's fine for lighter esports games at 1080p, but it's a low-end chip, and like all Intel Arc cards it needs Resizable BAR to perform properly, which many older PCs lack.

Worth it if you want a new card with a warranty and mostly play esports titles. Skip it if you want to play new big releases.

Why a used card is the smarter buy under $150

Because $150 buys a mid-range card from a few years ago, and those are much faster than today's entry-level chips. Used prices for these older cards have been fairly stable through 2026, while new budget GPUs went up.

Here's what $150 or less gets you on the used market:

Card (used) VRAM Typical used price Source date
NVIDIA RTX 2060 6 GB ~$135 Oct 2026
NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super 6 GB ~$88–90 Jul–Aug 2026
AMD RX 6600 8 GB ~$165–200 (just over budget) Jul 2026

The RX 6600 is the card I'd stretch for if you find one close to $150. It has 8 GB of VRAM and is the newest of the three. Most listings in mid-2026 sat between $165 and $200, so it's worth watching rather than counting on.

Used RTX 2060: the best GPU under $150

The RTX 2060 is the pick because it combines decent speed with features that matter in 2026. It supports DLSS, NVIDIA's upscaling, which lets you run games at a lower internal resolution and keep image quality reasonable. In demanding new games, that's often what makes 1080p playable on a budget card.

One price tracker put the used RTX 2060 at about $135 on eBay in October 2026, roughly 10% above its 12-month average of $123. If you see one under $125, that's a fair deal.

Worth it if you want the most performance under $150. Skip it if your power supply is small or unbranded: it needs a PCIe power connector and draws noticeably more than an entry-level card.

Used GTX 1660 Super: the cheapest card still worth buying

At around $90 used, the GTX 1660 Super is the floor for a gaming GPU I'd recommend in 2026. It has 6 GB of VRAM and handles esports, older games and many free-to-play titles at 1080p. New big releases will need low settings, and it has no DLSS.

That's still a huge jump from integrated graphics or an old GTX 750 Ti-class card. For many free games, it's all you need: Zenless Zone Zero, for example, lists a GTX 970 as its minimum and a GTX 1660 as recommended on Steam.

Worth it if your budget is closer to $100 than $150. Skip it if you mostly play the newest games.

Which cards should you avoid under $150?

  • Anything with 4 GB of VRAM. Too little for many current games, even at 1080p low.
  • RX 580 and RX 570. Cheap and once great, but AMD moved these older Radeon cards to a separate maintenance driver branch in 2023. They now get security and critical fixes only, not regular game optimizations.
  • "New" cards from unknown brands on marketplaces. Very cheap "RX 580" or "GTX" listings from unknown sellers are a common source of relabeled or faulty cards.
  • Cards your PSU can't run. Check wattage and PCIe connectors first. Many office PCs have neither.

How to buy a used GPU safely

A used card is a good deal only if it works. A few rules I'd follow:

  1. Buy where you're protected. Marketplaces with buyer protection (like eBay's money-back guarantee) beat cash deals with strangers.
  2. Ask for a video of it running a game. Sellers with nothing to hide usually agree.
  3. Check the photos. Look for bent pins on the PCIe connector, missing screws or a damaged cooler.
  4. Test it right away. Run a few games and a stress test the day it arrives, while you can still return it.

Will a $150 GPU work in your PC?

Check two things before buying:

  • Power supply: both the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Super need a PCIe power cable and a decent PSU from a known brand.
  • The rest of your PC: if you still have 8 GB of RAM or a hard drive, those may hold you back more than the graphics card. My guide to the best upgrades for a low-end gaming PC shows which part to fix first.

If your budget can stretch further, my guide to the best budget graphics cards covers the new cards from about $260 up.

The bottom line

With $150, buy used. A used RTX 2060 at about $135 is the best card in this budget, with DLSS to help in new games. A used GTX 1660 Super at about $90 is the cheapest card still worth buying. The only sensible new option, the Arc A380, is fine for esports but weak for anything heavier. If you can save up to about $260, a new Arc B570 is a much bigger jump.

FAQ

What is the best GPU under $150 in 2026?

A used RTX 2060, at about $135 on eBay in October 2026. It's faster than any new card at this price and supports DLSS.

Is there a good new graphics card under $150?

Not for new games. The Intel Arc A380 (about $140–150) is the best new option, but it's an entry-level card mostly suited to esports titles.

Is the GTX 1660 Super still good in 2026?

For esports, older games and many free-to-play titles at 1080p, yes. For the newest big releases, expect low settings.

Is it safe to buy a used graphics card?

Generally yes, if you buy with buyer protection, check photos and test the card as soon as it arrives.

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Noah
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Noah writes Riglair's guides to PC gaming on a budget: which free games your PC can run, what they need, and which upgrades are worth it. Every spec is sourced and dated.