Getting New Graphics Cards... Is There a "Break-In Time" Before I Should Install Water Blocks?

[Peter.Cort]

I don't think MSI's warranty covers much other then regular wear and tear. I know some cards support overclocking in their warranty and if they do that then they'd probably cover water-cooling as well. Shoot them off an email and see if it's covered at all, especially since you bought some super expensive cards they might be lenient.

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

Yea, some brands do allow after market cooling if they allow overclocking in the warranty. I know MSI covers overclocking on some of their products now in days.

 

[PP Mguire]

If you tell them in an email and they know chances are if they don't support anything aftermarket under warranty then you could be chopping your hands off. I know this is a month old, but just posting for future reference. If there isn't anything obvious like a warranty sticker preventing you from changing anything then go ahead and do it but keep the stock cooler. They wont be any the wiser.