For under $500, the RTX 4070 is now the GPU I'd recommend for affordable PC thrills this Cyber Monday
Dec. 1, 2024Finally, an Nvidia GPU deal worth shouting about.
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I feel like I’ve been staring at the RTX 4070 waiting for the graphics card to drop all year. So, when I finally spotted Nvidia’s mid-range 1440p GPU for under $500 for Cyber Monday, I almost felt like holding a small party at my desk. Do I wish these cards were cheaper? Absolutely, I’d happy pay this new price.
At Newegg, you can now grab a Zotac Twin Edge GeForce RTX 4070for $499. That’s thanks to aCyber Monday GPU dealthat knocks it from its usual $599.99 perch, and it’s a new record low for the mid-ranger. Better still, you’re even getting a free copy of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, so if your existing card belongs in a museum, you can both retire it from your rig and grab Indy’s latest romp.
Amazon seemingly only has renewed stock of this specific Zotac RTX 4070 in stock right now, and even then, it’s got it listedfor $539.97. In fact, the only other 70-class model that I’d perhaps consider if it weren’t for this deal is the MSI RTX Ventus, as it’s also downto $509.99from $564.99. I’m keeping that discount in my back pocket just in case stock of the former runs dry, but I’m hoping it’ll cling on until at least December 2.
Zotac Twin Edge GeForce RTX 4070|$599.99$499.99 at NeweggSave $100 -Considering the RTX 4070 arrived with a $599 MSRP, this is what I’d call a true Cyber Monday deal. You’re getting mid-range card for a new record low price thanks to a $100 discount, and while you can find models for around $450, this saving goes the extra mile.
Buy it if:
✅ You play games at 1440p✅ You’re upgrading from 20-series✅ You’d like to dabble with 4K
Don’t buy it if:
❌You need a true 4K graphics card❌ You only need 1080p performance
Price check:Amazon (out of stock)|Best Buy (out of stock)
Should you buy an RTX 4070 this Cyber Monday?
When shopping for thebest graphics cardfor my personal rig, I tend to stick with 70-class GPUs like theNvidia GeForce RTX 4070. Normally, mid-range cards like this provide a nice balance between console beating specs and performance, and while that was sort of spoiled with this generation’s higher MSRPs, Cyber Monday is helping soothe the situation.
Before I even get to performance, I want to highlight why $499 is my ideal price for an RTX 4070. If I had my way, the graphics card would have launched with that tag so as to match the previous gen RTX 3070. What can I say, I’m very rarely in favor of generational price hikes, and it can make upgrading your older card confusing since it blurs the class lines. Being able to point, friends, family members, and GamesRadar+ readers easily towards the right tier of card is important to me, and it’s harder to do without like for like prices.
Now, if you’re looking for something with a bit more 1440p oomph but want to avoid splashing out on anRTX 4070 Ti, you’re next best bet is theRTX 4070 Super. I’m not entirely happy with what’s out there in terms of pricing right now since the revamped model will run you around $600, with Amazon only coughing upa $589.99Asusoffer for Cyber Monday.
My TLDR is this - if you need a solid mid-range GPU with current gen abilities this Cyber Monday, the RTX 4070 is a no brainer for under $500. If you’re not in a rush or need something much beefier, holding off until the new year is probably wise.
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