NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Pros

• Excellent performance for eSports titles like Valorant at 1080p (capable of 240+ FPS).
• Relatively low power consumption (approximately 160W-170W), making it compatible with older power supplies.
• Strong reliability for some users as a fallback or stable troubleshooting card.
• Affordable entry point into ray-tracing capable hardware when purchased on the used market.

Cons

• 6GB VRAM is increasingly considered outdated and insufficient for modern AAA titles.
• Struggles significantly with 1440p (2K) gaming performance.
• Thermal issues reported on some models (e.g., Gigabyte Rev2) with temperatures exceeding 83°C under load.
• Often outclassed in value by newer used alternatives like the RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT.

Caveats

• The 6GB VRAM capacity is a major bottleneck for modern gaming textures and higher resolutions.
• Used pricing varies wildly; users suggest it is only a good deal if found significantly cheaper than an RTX 3060.
• Performance gains may be negligible if the rest of the system (CPU/RAM) is also dated.

Best for

• Budget-conscious 1080p gamers.
• Competitive eSports players (Valorant, CS, etc.).
• Users with limited power supply headroom looking for a used upgrade.

Avoid if

• You intend to play at 1440p resolution.
• You want to play modern AAA games at high settings.
• You can find a reasonably priced RTX 3060 12GB or RX 6600.