Buying Warranty on Graphics Cards

[Earlx]

Is it worth buying extra warranties, such as replacement with accidental damage coverage, on graphics cards or should the limited warranty on parts and labor for 3 years be enough?

FYI, I'm getting a new, not refurbished, gfx card for 500$.

 

[Earlx]

No they dont give 3 year warranty in my area max warranty is 10 months and even if it fails in 10 months it is very hard to replace

uhh ok...
My question is,
Is it worth getting extra warranty on graphics cards?
(In my area I get the full 3 yr warranty that comes standard)

 

[Earlx]

No, according to me one year warranty is enough. If a card went through well throughout the year, its going to last well for the coming years. More then the warranty, you should know the capabilities of your graphics card. The moment you push it too far, you're luck driven for what happens next.

I've never been a fan of over-clocking, I prefer the standard clock speed. In that case I won't bother getting the accidental warranty or any "extra" warranty.

 

[coozie7]

+1 Presler.
Warranty coverage varies according to country, so check the terms and conditions for your location carefully.
Reputable carriers will provide insurance against damage but check your goods on arrival and note on the paperwork or receipt of delivery any damage found.
These things are often more trouble than they're worth anyway, claiming can be like getting blood out of a stone. Over here in the UK they're regarded as nothing short of a rip off.
If you're in the USA or Canada and the card is Nvidia, get an EVGA one-their 3 year warranty and unrivalled customer support has gained both friends and considerable respect over the years.

 

[jaguarskx]

In my experience owning probably around 11 graphic cards over the years on two PC, graphics cards generally last for longer than the warranty period. I usually keep a graphics card for about 2 or 3 years before replacing. My primary rig has a Radeon HD 5850 that is currently just over 4 years old since I bought it back in Sept 2009. The nVidia 9600GT in my HTPC is now over 5 years old, it has only been briefly used to play games, it's purpose is to basically playback videos.

Having the the above, I had only 1 graphics card that failed during the warranty period (after 6 months) which was a GeForce Ti 4200. Unfortunately, I could not find my store receipt so I could not send it in for warranty service so I bought a different graphics card.

Is it worth paying for additional warranty? No really.

 

[Earlx]

Thank for all the replies!