Should I buy Diamond R9 290x (open boxed)?

[sjp3568]

Hey guys -

So I own R9 280x, and I just got new monitor that supports AMD Freesync. Since my GPU wont support freesync, I'm thinking of buying new GPU that supports freesync.

So I found this open boxed GPU from local store, it is Diamond Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 512 bit, single fan. (it looks like
More Detail:
(Max resolution 40996x2160, Core clock 947MHz, RAMDAC Clock Speed 400MHz, Shader Clock 1900MHz, Stream Processor 2816, Memory Clock 5000MHz)

It is on sale for $170.

Question I want to Ask:
- Given it is in good condition, is it good buy?
- Are there any specs I should be looking for?
- Is it really worth buying new GPU to take advantage of Freesync?

Let me know what you guys think!

 

[13thmonkey]

I wouldn't go from a 280X to a 290X not worth the jump, to a 390 maybe. Surprised that a 280x doesn't do freesync but a 290x does.

 

[sjp3568]

I wouldn't go from a 280X to a 290X not worth the jump, to a 390 maybe. Surprised that a 280x doesn't do freesync but a 290x does.

Yeah I know it is super weird... 290x, 290, 285, 270x, etc. works but not 280x!!! WTH!!