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Gigabyte R9 280X WINDFORCE 3X graphics card with three fans

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE 3X 3GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-BR5S-XYSCM

Refurbished AMD Radeon R9 280X GPU with 3GB GDDR5 memory and WINDFORCE 3X cooling

  • Graphics processorRadeon R9 280X
  • Memory capacity3 GB
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • WINDFORCE 3X triple-fan cooler keeps temperatures low
  • 3 GB GDDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • Factory overclocked GV-R928XOC-3GD delivers extra performance
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth
  • AMD CrossFire ready for multi-GPU scaling

GIGABYTE Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

This refurbished GIGABYTE Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE 3X card delivers 3GB of GDDR5 memory for desktop gaming and general compute tasks. It suits builders upgrading an older PCIe 3.0 system or assembling a budget secondary rig. The unit ships in an anti-static bag and plain box without driver discs or manuals.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface Limits

The card connects through a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, capping theoretical bandwidth at the 3.0 specification. Performance will scale with the host platform, so older chipsets may restrict throughput compared to newer motherboards. Multi-monitor output and CrossFire readiness are supported, but the 3GB frame buffer limits texture detail at higher resolutions.

3GB GDDR5 Frame Buffer Decides Fit

The 3GB GDDR5 memory capacity is the single specification that determines whether this card matches your workload. It handles 1080p gaming at modest settings but struggles with modern titles requiring larger texture pools. Buyers who want more storage for 4K assets or heavy compute datasets should consider cards with larger memory buffers.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $178.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 3 GB
Lower than about 93% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Model nameR9 280X
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon R9 280X
Memory capacity3 GB
Chipset makerAMD

Questions about this item

How do I decide between the WINDFORCE 3X version and other R9 280X models?

The WINDFORCE 3X version uses a triple-fan cooler on the GV-R928XOC-3GD board, while other R9 280X cards may use dual-fan or reference designs that run hotter or louder.

What does the 3GB GDDR5 memory mean for actual gaming at 1080p?

The 3GB GDDR5 frame buffer holds high-resolution textures and allows smooth 1080p gameplay in most titles from the card's era without hitting VRAM limits.

What bandwidth ceiling does the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot impose on this Radeon?

PCIe 3.0 x16 delivers up to 16 GT/s per lane, giving the R9 280X ample headroom so the slot does not bottleneck the GPU in typical workloads.

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