Hi guys, 
 
I just saw this thread looking for answers myself, but I think I might have a temporary solution for those (like me) who cannot RMA their cards. I personally have got a different brand GTX 1080 FE (NOT EVGA). I cannot RMA it for reasons I won't explain now. So, I am stuck with it. The -POTENTIAL- solution is here:
 
 
 
Download the .zip file, extract it, then extract the 'disable.zip'. Run the disable.exe. 
 
This disable.exe is a program that run in your background and disables the OverVoltage and OverCurrent protection. It worked with my old GTX 780 ti and it seems to work with my GTX 1080. Please try it and tell me if it works for you. 
 
I am not the coder of this program and do not take any credit OF COURSE. I only found it a while ago when I was trying to fix my gtx 780 ti which I could also not RMA for reasons I won't present here.
 
As a more permanent solution, perhaps someone can release a BIOS with the OV/OC protection disabled by default?? 
 
Please take the above with a grain of salt and I by no means am responsible if you break your card as a result of using any if the aforementioned software. You do it at your own risk!
 
Regards.
 
EDIT: I just realised I cannot post a link with the download link of the file I am referring to. Please PM me, or instruct me how to publish the link as I am new to this forum and its rules.

The customer care is really nice and is what is helping them.  I will continue to consider EVGA cards when the time comes.
 
I imagine any GPU could have any fluke issue.  I've been lucky my previous 2 MSi cards had no problems, but I'm not sure how things would go if there was one.
 
My only advice to EVGA is to not cut corners next time because good customer service can only save them once.
 
I will still recommend EVGA as a brand but I'm weary of telling anyone to get the ACX3.0 card right now; here in Canada the 1080 FTW set me back $1,000 cdn and it's been a bit of a fiasco with all the issue.  PC built in September, RMA'd through retailer once for Blackscreen/fan 100% issue as it was literraly days after getting my PC build; and now and I'm just getting ready to send my card back to EVGA finally after receiving one with thermal pads installed (I wasn't prepared to do it myself). Really love the customer service, but man, even after my RMA all the exploding cards are still in the back of my mind.