Consider your monitor resolution
Most modern graphics cards will perform well enough for gaming in 1080p resolutions up to 60 fps, but a more powerful graphics card should be considered when moving to higher resolutions such as 1440p or 4K. The demands on your GPU will only increase with factors like a high refresh rate or multiple monitors. This means that when choosing a graphics card, your monitor setup is an important factor to consider.
Take into account your power supply
It’s important to know what the capabilities of your power supply are prior to purchasing a new graphics card, and knowing if you may need an upgrade in power to support the GPU that you want. Along with making sure the total capacity in watts can support your new GPU with enough overhead, its also necessary to make sure that the proper power connectors are present. Some graphics cards don’t require any additional power connections outside of the power they get from the motherboard, but others can require a 12-pin connector or double 8-pin connectors.
Save some money for other components
It can be tempting to spend all the money on the latest and greatest GPU only to operate the rest of your build on a shoestring budget, but this isn’t the best strategy for maximizing performance. It’s often a better idea to choose a graphics card that will be sufficient but also doesn’t break the bank. This means you will have more money to spend on other important aspects of your build like the CPU. Your machine simply won’t be up to the task of high performance gaming if you have a great graphics card along with a generations old and obsolete CPU.
Availability
Some of the newest models of GPU on the market instantly sell out from the manufacturer, where they can be purchased for MSRP. This leaves you in a position where the card might only be obtained through a scalper, meaning the price will likely skyrocket and probably make that choice of GPU much less viable.