EVGA_JacobF
Please see below message:
 

“The test used in the referenced review from Toms Hardware (Germany) is running under Furmark, an extreme usage case, as most overclockers know. We believe this is a good approach to have some idea about the graphics card limit, and the thermal performance under the worst case scenario. EVGA has performed a similar qualification test during the design process, at a higher ambient temperature (30C in chamber) with a thermal coupler probe directly contacting the key components and after the Toms Hardware (Germany) review, we have retested this again. The results in both tests show the temperature of PWM and memory is within the spec tolerance under the same stress test, and is working as originally designed with no issues.
 
With this being said, EVGA understands that lower temperatures are preferred by reviewers and customers.
 
During our recent testing, we have applied additional thermal pads between the backplate and the PCB and between the baseplate and the heatsink fins, with the results shown below. We will offer these optional thermal pads free of charge to EVGA owners who want to have a lower temperature. These thermal pads will be ready soon; and customers can request them on Monday, October 24^th, 2016.  Also, we will work with Toms Hardware to do a retest.”
 
Thanks,
EVGA
 
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW running Furmark with thermal pad mod (30C Ambient in Chamber) – October 21^st, 2016

I received my 1080 FTW from RMA due to the 100%BS issue earlier this month. Does my card have the thermal strip? 

Arsenic13
I received my 1080 FTW from RMA due to the 100%BS issue earlier this month. Does my card have the thermal strip? 

With this issue being found recently and brought to the attention of EVGA, I would assume that your card would not have been adjusted since EVGA just tested this out.

Scarlet-Tech

steve1873
I have a SC 1080, however have since replaced it with GTX Hybrid kit. How is that cooler set for cooling of that section of VRM's?
 
I certainly don't wish to take it apart again to inspect, so could someone from EVGA please comment. 

The hybrid utilizes a base plate for the VRM just like the Founders Edition has.

Cheers, that's good to know and bit peace of mind. I will possibly still order the thermal solution for the ACX cooler though, in the event that I require to re-fit stock cooler. (for sale etc.)
 

Can you run a test on the 1070 SCs and make a statement on them? There were tests done and reports that showed they were overheating, as well. I just received mine, but I'd rather return and not have to deal with potential heat issues if there isn't a definitive test and statement.

Subscryber
Can you run a test on the 1070 SCs and make a statement on them? There were tests done and reports that showed they were overheating, as well. I just received mine, but I'd rather return and not have to deal with potential heat issues if there isn't a definitive test and statement.

The 1070 pcb is the exact same layout as the 1080. The results should be nearly the same.

EllBrad
A. Are these for the FTW models only or normal PCB models as well, (SC edition)
 
B. There will obviously be a shipping fee, so can they be shipped in combination with the powerlink(s) when that program goes live on November 1st?

Well really there shouldnt be a shipping fee if this is a fix imo, and tbh if we have to take our cards apart and install our powerlinks should be shipped free as compensation

There will not be a shipping charge.

Any indication on how long shipping will take to the Netherlands, seeing EVGA is based in the US.

It doesn't look like the card in the tomshardware.de test has its backplate on, while in the EVGA test there is still a backplate. Does this make a big difference (if any at all)? I don't know much about thermal imaging. Its just something that crossed my mind

Will I have to take apart my card to install these? I would rather not - my card shipped 8/10 and is a 1070 ftw so it is definitely effected by this hardware design failure - can I send this in for a replacement card? Am I eligible for an advance RMA so Ican still play the skyrim release next Friday?