move up to 285 or not??

[jtf2]

hey all.
heres the deal.
i had to rma my bfg gtx280,i have a fc block i did not even get on yet.
i asked for an instore credit,to maybe buy an evga card not bfg.

now the cheapest 280 is 479 can.
i can get a 285 for around 450

by getting the 285 though,i need to fork out more money for a new block.
i will keep this card,whichever one for a while,1-2 years

i don`t play the upgrade game every time a new model comes out
from user expreiences here,is there a noticable improvement going from the 280 to the 285,
gaming perspective,as i dont care squat about benching
thanks

[Ricey]

Waste of time. And I have more 285s than I care for.

[zlojack]

The 280 is great. Not worth it to make the switch.

[jtf2]

thnx for replies.
i see at hc you have lots of stuff fs,HMMM

[zlojack]

thnx for replies.
i see at hc you have lots of stuff fs,HMMM
I do! Great prices and fast service, too :D

[rubidium]

I'm holding on to my 280 as well ...

[Septim]

keep the 280 since you already have a block for it.
budget wise this is the safer route...

[zlojack]

Not just in terms of budget. The 285 MIGHT clock higher (mine don't like being too much over stock) and clock for clock the 280 and the 285 are identical.