Subj : Why wait for the Steam Machine when you can build your own? Start To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Nov 20 2025 12:45:08 Why wait for the Steam Machine when you can build your own? Start it off with these Black Friday AMD Radeon 9060 XT deals Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:28:53 +0000 Description: GPU prices may be on the rise, but that won't stop Black Friday from slashing them for your next PC build. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Retailers are coming out swinging with Black Friday GPU deals for US and UK gamers, and right now the Asus Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU is down to just $339.98 at Amazon US (was $399.99) that's a 15% saving on an ideal graphics card for gamers on a budget. In the UK the Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC GPU is down to just 299 at Amazon (was 319), making it one of the best-value GPU buys you can make this shopping season. Shop Amazon's full Black Friday sale Both GPUs are capable of delivering excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p display resolutions, with 16GB of VRAM providing sufficient headroom for high frame rates without consistent stuttering. Additionally, AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology boosts frame rates while maintaining high image quality, so there's plenty to love here. (Not in the US or UK? See today's best deals in your region below) Today's best AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Black Friday deal in the US The Asus Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU is one of the (if not the ) easiest and cheapest GPU purchases you can make this Black Friday, with an incredibly low $339.98 price for great performance at 1440p. It's helped massively by the 16GB of VRAM, making gaming above 1080p easier when using reasonable graphics settings, and is a great option for budget gamers. View Deal Today's best AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Black Friday deal in the UK It's no secret that GPU prices are on the way up, and that's exactly why the Sapphire Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC GPU is the perfect deal this Black Friday at 299. This places the price lower than the GPU's 319 retail price, with hardware that packs a good punch in both 1080p and 1440p gaming scenarios, especially when using FSR 4 upscaling. Don't miss it! View Deal To put it simply, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB model is the ideal route to go for anyone looking to dive into PC gaming or is a budget PC gamer, especially instead of waiting for the Steam Machine . While Valve's mini PC and its chassis would be hard to replicate with a desktop GPU, there are plenty of mini ITX case builds that can cut it close, and these deals would be the best to opt for. Performance will likely be similar to what the Steam Machine will offer (maybe even better), and the current discounts ensure that the biggest cost of most gaming PC builds is conquered. 8GB of VRAM is often frowned upon, and that's what the Steam Machine will ship with but the Radeon RX 9060 XT pushes performance a step further, and that's exactly why you should get your hands on either one of these deals. Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales Amazon : up to 66% off tech & essentials AO : up to 500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense Argos : up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys Boots : save on 1,000s of beauty products Currys : deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo Dell : laptops from 279 Dyson : up to 550 off vacuums EE : Switch 2 bundles from 20/month John Lewis : up to 50% off tech & fashion Lego : sets & accessories from 2.99 Samsung : deals on appliances & phones Very : up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/why-wait-for-the-steam-machine-when-y ou-can-build-your-own-start-it-off-with-these-black-friday-amd-radeon-9060-xt- deals --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .