Newegg has
Intel ARC B580 12GB Limited Edition Battlemage Graphics Card (31P06HB0BA) +
Free Game (Digital Delivery, 4 Choices) on sale for
$249.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
spacemidget for sharing this deal.
Note: Make sure 'Add Free Gift Offer to Cart' is checked before adding the video card to the cart.
Game Choices (visit the
Intel Holiday Bundle - 2025 product page for game choices and redemption instructions):
- Battlefield 6
- Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Dying Light: The Beast
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Specs:
- Intel Battlemage Arc B580
- 12GB 192 Bit GDDR6
- 456Gb/s 20 XE Cores
- 20 Ray Tracking units
- Up to 8K Resolution at 120Hz HDR
Top Comments
My only gripe is how often the control panel software seems to break, though it's a pretty simple fix reinstalling it from the extracted package.
On the whole, I've been very happy for 1080p/1440p gaming, especially for the price. I'll add that Lossless Scaling even works well for upscaling to 4K, too.
Community Reviews
Intel Arc B580 12GB is a strong budget card for 1080p and 1440p gaming, especially with newer CPUs where it avoids the overhead issues seen on older chips. Intel driver updates have reportedly fixed many Arc problems, including Battlefield 6, and Lossless Scaling can stretch performance to 4K well. The main drawback is flaky control panel software that sometimes needs a clean reinstall. Linux and Unraid support also draw complaints, so it fits best in a modern Windows build.
Common Questions (5)
Intel's frequent driver updates fix many Arc issues, including Battlefield 6 problems, and a clean/full install during updates can resolve control panel breakage. The control panel may still need occasional manual reinstalling from the extracted package.
It performs best with newer CPUs like AMD AM5 or a comparable Intel generation. Older chips can add CPU overhead in CPU-intensive games, which can reduce performance, though the card is still workable.
It is a strong fit for 1080p and 1440p gaming at this price, and Lossless Scaling can upscale to 4K effectively. That makes it a practical budget card if you want solid midrange performance without paying for a higher tier GPU.
Arc is a common choice for Plex transcoding, including 4K transcoding, and this card may be more GPU than a basic media server needs. If your main use is Plex rather than gaming, it can be overkill depending on how many streams and codecs you need.
Linux support can be problematic, with reports of bad drivers on Unraid and HDR tone issues. If you plan to use it under Linux, those compatibility concerns matter more than the Windows gaming experience.
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My only gripe is how often the control panel software seems to break, though it's a pretty simple fix reinstalling it from the extracted package.
On the whole, I've been very happy for 1080p/1440p gaming, especially for the price. I'll add that Lossless Scaling even works well for upscaling to 4K, too.
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My only gripe is how often the control panel software seems to break, though it's a pretty simple fix reinstalling it from the extracted package.
On the whole, I've been very happy for 1080p/1440p gaming, espeically for the price.
I had that problem and found a couple posts saying that checking the box for a full/clean install during the update fixes it, and it did for me. No problem with the last 3(?) updates since I did the clean install.
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just one game kills the deal for me
I would buy one of these if they gave me money too.
edit: To be clear I do have this GPU, came with BF6 and sold the game code.
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