Is it worth the upgrade?

[cwb50]

So I have the MSI R9-270 GAMING 2GB D5 PCIE with full warranty, so I can get all of my money back for it anytime in the next two years.... I fully intend to take it back some day and get a better one. My question is, is it worth is to upgrade to the Sapphire Radeon R9 280/280x 3GB Dual-X right now, rather than wait a couple years? I mean it will be another 50-100 bucks, but maybe it's worth it?

 

[Gam3r01]

I doubt MSI will offer a refund, thats not quite how warranties work.
If its broken they will send a replacement to you, if its not broken they will send it right on back.

 

[smeezekitty]

That is a blatant abuse of the warranty system. Most stores and manufacturers are smart enough
not to fall for it anyway. If you want to get money from your card to buy a new one then sell it.

 

[AznGOD]

Gee, post about potentially illegal scheme on tomshardware

seems legit

 

[cwb50]

to all you naysayers.... I wasn't asking about anything other than whether an upgrade is worth it. I have everything else worked out and it doesn't concern you how I do it. What is with people on here not just answering the simple questions. For those so concerned, the salesmen who set me up with my graphics card + warranty literally told me to do this because i came about 100 bucks over my budget and he was trying to save me some money. You don't know where I bought it, you don't know the conditions of my warranty. It states that I am am credited to a full refund within two years. The warranty labels no conditions other that lack of customer satisfaction. So if I can be more satisfied, then it is a lack of customer satisfaction. Brush up on your law logic before you try to debate this with someone who made it through more than jr. high. Thanks for the help, you are all gentlemen and scholars.

 

[Gam3r01]

Great way to get help, insult the intelligence of those around you.
As for the upgrade, you decide.http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_270_Direct_Cu_II_OC/26.html

 

[Gaidax]

Why not? Fuck the system, i say. Out of 3 MSI cards I ever had 2 died a horrible death without me doing anything like OC and such and I got only one replaced. So feel free to abuse them for me.

As to your question, if you plan on keeping whatever you buy now for a couple of years, then it makes sense to shoot for the best you can afford. 270 is pretty Meh already, so I'd definitely aim for 280X or even maybe if you can stretch yourself - custom cooled 290.

At least those will cover your behind for two years with reasonable settings.

 

[wheezy602]

i have a simple solution to all gpu related problems
buy one of these
http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150710&cm_re=R9_295-_-14-150-710-_-Product
if it doesnt seem like enough then get 2... or 3 or 4

 

[Gaidax]

Yeah dude, I did not go for it just because I did not like the color of the cooler, I prefer a bit darker tones... Also it won't look too good with my Porsche 911.