Best 1080p GPUs in Singapore (2025)

My take, in one minute

I’m Zack—I build custom gaming PCs here in SG. If you’re playing 1080p this year, your shortlist is simple:

• Pick RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you’re into esports (144–240/360Hz), stream/record, and want the smoothest “set-and-forget” software experience.
• Pick RX 9060 XT if you love single-player AAA on High/Ultra and want the best value at 1080p.
• I only spec current-gen parts available in Singapore—I don’t chase old stock that’s hard to warranty.

Helpful reads while you’re here: Hz vs FPS: What Actually Matters for Gaming, Cores vs Threads: What Gamers & Creators Need, RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 Ti – 1440p & 4K Sweet Spot

How I match a card to you

Before I recommend anything, I’ll ask three quick things:

1. Your monitor (1080p/refresh rate)
2. Your top 3 games (ranked shooters vs cinematic campaigns)
3. Do you stream/record? (even casually)

It sounds basic, but these three answers decide more than any spec sheet.

The two cards I actually recommend

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB — my “no-regrets” 1080p high-refresh pick

Who it suits: Ranked/competitive players aiming 144–240 (even 360) Hz, or anyone who streams/records and wants zero fuss.
Why you’ll like it:

• Polished drivers and tools for low latency and clean frametimes in competitive engines.
• NVENC encoder plays nicely with popular streaming/editing apps.
• Upscaling + (optional) frame-gen are widely supported across titles.

How I pair it:

• CPU: fast 6–8 cores (Ryzen 7 / Core i7 class)
• RAM: 32GB DDR5
• Target feel: esports at high refresh with stable frame pacing; AAA at 144–165 FPS with sensible settings

Starter settings I usually send clients:

VRR on, FPS cap ~2–3 below refresh (e.g., 141 on 144Hz)

Shadows → High/Medium

Screen-space reflections → Medium/Off

Post-process (motion blur/film grain/chromatic aberration) → Off/Low

Upscaler (DLSS/FSR/XeSS) → Quality first; increase if you’re short on FPS

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT — best value for 1080p Ultra & story games

Who it suits: Single-player/AAA first, you want eye candy at 1080p without paying flagship tax.
Why you’ll like it:

• Strong raster performance for 1080p Ultra.
• Upscalers lift FPS while keeping detail nice and sharp.
• Often the sharper value if you don’t need Nvidia-specific creator features.

How I pair it:

• CPU: fast 6–8 cores
• RAM: 32GB DDR5
• Target feel: 144–165 FPS in AAA with High/Ultra mix, plus headroom for heavy scenes with the upscaler on

Same starter settings as above work well; I’ll tweak per title based on your list.

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What you’ll actually feel at 1080p

With either card, a clean $1.8- $2k gaming rig can hold 144–165 FPS in modern AAA (with smart settings) and push 200–240+ FPS in esports-style titles. The difference is the feel:

• 5060 Ti: snappy input + stable frametimes for high-refresh play, plus easier streaming/recording.
• 9060 XT: “looks amazing” at 1080p Ultra and still feels smooth, especially with the upscaler in Quality mode.

Questions I get (honest answers)

Will either card handle Battlefield 6 / Black Ops 7 at 1080p?
Yes—set upscaler to Quality, cap FPS just under refresh, and tune shadows/SSR. For ranked play, I’d guide you to 5060 Ti; for campaigns, 9060 XT is great value.

Is 16GB VRAM overkill for 1080p?
No—it’s a good buffer for modern textures, patches, and mods.

Do you build with older generations?
In Singapore, brand-new previous-gen stock is limited. I stick to current-gen for reliability and warranty.

If you want my help (no upsell, just clarity)

Send me your monitor model, top three games, and rough budget. I’ll tell you straight whether you’re a 5060 Ti or 9060 XT person, and I’ll spec the surrounding parts so the whole PC feels right—from day one.

👉 Reach out for a quick consult (fast replies; you’re speaking to me directly).