kennethbored
This happened to me about a week ago. I couldn't find any post and thought maybe it was just an isolated incident. I actually just received my new RMA'd EVGA 1070 SC edition and now I'm considering getting a refund for it. 
 
 

It is certainly an option they will do for you.  I decided, since the guy I talked to on the phone was so open and honest that I would give the newly manufactured one another try.  After seeing the people on this forum though it really makes me want to go far far away from EVGA however.

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GloR1ouS_
So basically you have no proof it's the vrm. The 1070sc is a reference pcb. Pull apart a founders edition card and compare it to the 1070sc and tell me there's a vrm issue. Cards fail, just like every part in life can fail. Automobile parts fail way more often than computer parts.

It is a matter of oversight in regards to the VRM cooling.  EVGA has already admitted to this oversight hence the new Thermal Pad Modifications being offered and/or full replacement of cards for those that want to send them in. As well as newly produced ones being corrected.  Please don't be the typical know it all that seem to roam these parts.

The article also states that the pads are optional and the cards run within spec without the pads. Looks like evga will now be adding pads to all newer cards because the internet has blown up because of missing pads. The pads don't even help reduce temps... http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2572799

Man this Sajin guy is just begging to get me banned. Unfortunately it is not going to work.  First of all the only real way to fully make this right is to build the VRM into the heat sink.  Second these new pads DO reduce the temperature  from over 100c to ~75c.  I swear someone needs to put this guy in a deep dark Silence of the Lambs type hole where he belongs.   At least there you will have company with your same intelligence, dirt and worms.

The offer is still open for you to show this 'massive' VRM failures you're claiming. I've no doubt you'll ignore the request again. The only person responsible for your 'know-it-all' insulting posts are you.

Fine, I'll give into your limited mental capacity needs and google for you... https://www.google.com/search?q=EVGA+vrm+problems&oq=EVGA+vrm+problems&aqs=chrome..69i57.6691j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8   They are even talking about it over on ASUS   Get a life please!

In other words, nothing other than the echo machine of the same thing repeated over and over.  I guess you're getting the attention you needed.

Of course its the same thing echoed over and over.   You want it all to be completely different topics?  What in the actual heck is you problem.  This is why I didn't respond to you the first time. You have zero mental capacity. ZERO!

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HeavyHemi

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Sajin

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GloR1ouS_
So basically you have no proof it's the vrm. The 1070sc is a reference pcb. Pull apart a founders edition card and compare it to the 1070sc and tell me there's a vrm issue. Cards fail, just like every part in life can fail. Automobile parts fail way more often than computer parts.

It is a matter of oversight in regards to the VRM cooling.  EVGA has already admitted to this oversight hence the new Thermal Pad Modifications being offered and/or full replacement of cards for those that want to send them in. As well as newly produced ones being corrected.  Please don't be the typical know it all that seem to roam these parts.

The article also states that the pads are optional and the cards run within spec without the pads. Looks like evga will now be adding pads to all newer cards because the internet has blown up because of missing pads. The pads don't even help reduce temps... http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2572799

Man this Sajin guy is just begging to get me banned. Unfortunately it is not going to work.  First of all the only real way to fully make this right is to build the VRM into the heat sink.  Second these new pads DO reduce the temperature  from over 100c to ~75c.  I swear someone needs to put this guy in a deep dark Silence of the Lambs type hole where he belongs.   At least there you will have company with your same intelligence, dirt and worms.

The offer is still open for you to show this 'massive' VRM failures you're claiming. I've no doubt you'll ignore the request again. The only person responsible for your 'know-it-all' insulting posts are you.

Fine, I'll give into your limited mental capacity needs and google for you... https://www.google.com/search?q=EVGA+vrm+problems&oq=EVGA+vrm+problems&aqs=chrome..69i57.6691j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8   They are even talking about it over on ASUS   Get a life please!

In other words, nothing other than the echo machine of the same thing repeated over and over.  I guess you're getting the attention you needed.

Of course its the same thing echoed over and over.   You want it all to be completely different topics?  What in the actual heck is you problem.  This is why I didn't respond to you the first time. You have zero mental capacity. ZERO!

So you agree, there are two separate issues. The VRM/memory issue running hotter than other models, and the isolated failures of VRM components. I'm glad we finally settled your confusion. You didn't answer because you had nothing to back your claim of 'massive' hardware failures on which you based your call for everyone to boycott an EVGA product. Such a serious claim as yours requires evidence. Offer is still open.

Never said there was "massive failures"  There is however a massive amount of defective hardware in the community right now just waiting to fail.  The cards have only been out a few months now so over time more and more actual failure reports will surface. Or may not even surface as a lot of people like me may just think its a general hardware failure, send in for RMA and never know what happened.  I wouldn't have even known, or thought to look if I would not have been linked on twitter.  We are just now getting to the sweet spot where the over stress is starting to take effect.  
 
Now I am here defending the general consumer, and opening thier eyes to what EVGA is not being very open or upfront about.
 
Game Set Match. Leave me alone now.

Just wondering why the ..70 series cards have all the problems. They are always requiring bios updates also. Most other cards are fine. Really not trying to be a jerk, just curious. Are they made in a different factory? Lesser components?

Shockjockey
Just wondering why the ..70 series cards have all the problems. They are always requiring bios updates also. Most other cards are fine. Really not trying to be a jerk, just curious. Are they made in a different factory? Lesser components?

A lot of that depends on manufacture date and if Samsung vs Micron memory was used.  The overheating issue affects the back plated ones prior to a certain date.

Yes, you have interpreted the quote correctly.
 
Until someone does a thorough comparative analysis of the hardware components used in cards any talk of design flaw is pointless.
The design may be sufficient for properly working components.
If any of the IC's are substandard or are generally of lesser quality that would lend them to perform to a lesser degree of acceptability as compared to competitors cards then any attributions as to cause of the higher temps are frought with confounds.
There still has been no acceptably valid or reliable science reported. 

Seb6440
 
Wow, I didnt notice that.
I wish it is 3% of gpu and not 48 %   (!!)   
 
I just bought  a 1080 ftw  second hand and I am very worried
Although it has no major problem, I'm not sure to keep it because if it has weakened components, it does not live old, and for that price ... this is not what I ' hope !
 
 
I would see when I receive it.

What about EVGA costumer service with second hand?

The "3-4% of VRM IC's" statement relates only to the "black screen and fans 100%" symptom that some had with their 1080FTW cards.  It should NOT be confused with the other discussions regarding overheating components (VRMS or otherwise). 
 
First, check to see when your card was shipped from EVGA.  Use the "Guest RMA" page on EVGA's website, plug in your serial number, and see when it was shipped.  If it was shipped from EVGA after Sept-1-2016, then EVGA has stated that the "3-4% of VRM IC's / Black Screen / Fan 100%" issue does not apply.
 
Second, if your card was shipped from EVGA before Sept-1-2016, read through the LONG thread about the "black screen and fans 100%".  There are several games mentioned that seem to trigger the problem pretty reliably for the cards which had it.  If you can run those games for 1+ hour without problems, it is likely your card is not affected by the "black screen and fans 100%" issue.
 
As for warranty on a second-hand card, you should ask EVGA directly.  They are GREAT about RMA/Replacements for the original purchaser, but I don't know if or how that warranty is transferred to a second owner (and it may also depend on the country in which it was purchased).  I recommend you contact EVGA directly and ask if you have warranty coverage, in case you need it in future for any kind of issue.

EVGA_JacobF
Update here http://forums.evga.com/EVGA-GeForce-GTX-10801070-PWM-Operating-Temperature-Update-m2573491.aspx 

Was reading this as you were posting.. After days of saying that the fan speed was too low, and there wasn't enough air movement, this makes me happy.  Thank you for the update Jacob.