How long will my r9 380 last?

[ConorG]

So I'm about to buy a sapphire 4g r9 380 and an i5 4590. How long do you guys think I will be able to play games at medium settings and playable fps?

 

[jerdle]

Medium settings @ 1080p?

many years.

 

[ConorG]

So like 4-5 years you guys think? That's amazing. Near the end of that I may just have to get some sort of zen CPU if those end up being really good.

 

[Mousemonkey]

Seeing as it's based on the old 7950, probably not as long as you are being led to believe I reckon.

 

[ConorG]

Mousemonkey I know that but I don't really know anything about Hardware longevity. If I think about how the r9 380 is like rebrand x3 it will probably only last 3-3½ years

 

[Mousemonkey]

Mousemonkey I know that but I don't really know anything about Hardware longevity. If I think about how the r9 380 is like rebrand x3 it will probably only last 3-3½ years

Personally I will be surprised if it lasts that long.

 

[ConorG]

Mousemonkey, really? If it doesn't last that long for $220 at medium settings then it's a damn waste of money