krazyatom

Hello,

I just ordered newegg open box MSI 5870 for $280ish.
I was looking for sapphire 5870, but it was never in stock, so I ordered open box msi 5870.

I never purchased open box item before, so I am little concerned.

I see many reviews for sapphire, xfx, asus, but no MSI 5850/5870 thread or infos.

I know they're all reference card from ATI, but is msi also worth buying?

entiquity

msi didnt used to be worth buying, they used to have some trash products, however lately they have been picking up their quality. i personally have never done anything open box, but as far as the card/brand go, im willing to bet you will be ok

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krazyatom

thanks! I am just so nervous! haha

skitzogreg

Don't be. I know tons of people who have bought open-box items from Newegg and had a positive experience. You have to realize that you are working with a more than reputable seller as well. In other words, if you have even the slightest issue (regardless of their policy), they will help make things right. Enjoy your card! It should work amazingly!

krazyatom

My cpu won't bottleneck my 5870 right? E8400 OC'ed to 3.95ghz right now.

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It shouldn't.

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Bandrew

I don't know specifically about the 5870, but MSI's other recent cards have gotten great reviews, and seem to me to represent some of the best values on the market.

el gappo

why would it be any different to any other brands reference card? don't worry

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krazyatom

Yea, they're all same reference card, but i think msi 5 series wasn't really popular especially in this forum. It was all about xfx, sapphire, or asus

I'll update you guys when I get my open box msi 5870.