Technically, the card has to date works properly, the speed was great, I was able to play all the games that were important to me in full HD with very good details.
The map was unfortunately 1 month after warranty broken, one entry for MSI went only about a fellow traders because Amazon has refused to help (because of the expiry of the guarantee). MSI itself is 3 years from production, so I was lucky this time.
It was to me now a resending of a similar model (also a 7870, just another fan, clocking is equal etc) promised. Once the new card is when I will update this review.
All in all a fair treatment of MSI in the RMA, even if it is somewhat awkward that it is possible for consumers.