NucleusX
The point he was trying to make was, if "another $5" seems to be all about nothing, then why skimp on installing these
in the first place at the factory. Besides that, if you payed any attention to this forum, you'd realize that there has been
many many posts in regards to the 1060, 1070, and 1080 with temperature issues. So this isn't an isolated issue lol.

1060 issue, I'll call BS on that!! I have 2 running 24/7 folding and no temperature issue. Cards are running ~53-58*c and have been since installation fans on override @ 63%. GPU temperature yes, VRM temperatures don't really care because they are under warranty. If they did have an issue I'm pretty sure I'd have seen it by now. If your overheating a 1060 you better look at your case cooling configuration.

I for one have applied for the pads, as i don't think its wise to take a gamble here, so thanks to EVGA for even offering it.
It'l give me some peace of mind in regards to the VRM that can't be monitored, and ultimately extend its life-span
by making a VRM temperature reduction, hopefully, or implode and swallow the universe, either result would be cool !

howdy2u2
1060 issue, I'll call BS on that!! I have 2 running 24/7 folding and no temperature issue. Cards are running ~53-58*c and have been since installation fans on override @ 63%. GPU temperature yes, VRM temperatures don't really care because they are under warranty. If they did have an issue I'm pretty sure I'd have seen it by now. If your overheating a 1060 you better look at your case cooling configuration.

Call it what you want. You may have luck on your side and personally dodged that bullet, but i know many others out there that won't share your opinion or results.

NucleusX
The point he was trying to make was, if "another $5" seems to be all about nothing, then why skimp on installing these
in the first place at the factory. Besides that, if you payed any attention to this forum, you'd realize that there has been
many many posts in regards to the 1060, 1070, and 1080 with temperature issues. So this isn't an isolated issue lol.

Congrats on missing the whole point of my post.

I also suggest you get better at reading the forum since none of what you're claiming has actually happened - a card running higher temperatures is not in itself an "issue". An exploding or dead VRM is an issue and there's been no more than a handful.

Hmm joined 2012 and a grand total of 6 posts. You sure that ain't a sock puppet account ? or even worse  an EVGA plant here to do damage control ? 
I don't have the time to scour every single EVGA forum thread related to heat issues just for you and your attitude. Find them yourself, they exist ! 
 
You obviously missed these headlines tho. 
 
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/evga-ftw-1080-and-1070-have-overheating-issues.html
https://www.techpowerup.c...hermal-pads-a-solution
http://www.tomshardware.d...berichte-242137-2.html
 
 
You'd think for the premium price, name, and reputation of the FTW brand, EVGA would've considered installing thermal pads by default.

Bar81
How many people have had VRMs explode - a handful against 1,000s sold. That means it's not a problem. If something happens in the warranty period it will get fixed. After that you're on your own as always.

I'm not mentioned anywhere for vrm explode, but for burnt card (as they said the thermal pads are not necessary) if we not put the pads.
 

Bar81
If you think Asus or any of the other manufacturers would give a crap ( or even offer an option) in this same situation you're deluding yourselves.

At this moment I don't care what the other manufactures do, I get/pay an EVGA gpu. If it was other brand I do the same.
This move the EVGA do to send us the pads it's not to thanks them because the can't do their job correct, from the beginning they have
done the correct control before provide to us final product (QA).
 

Bar81
If his issue was (like most people) - I can't figure out how to / don't want to install additional thermal pads, that's fair. But his issue is he bought a $400 card and now claims he doesn't have another $5. That made me chuckle - one of the more ridiculous things I've heard this week but in all fairness it's not nearly as entertaining as all the meltdowns that have been occurring.

For the friend up with the 5$ for the paste why he must spent extra money? Don't all of us give a big amount of money to get the card?
From the moment they send the pads they must include the paste to the packet and not do half job.
All these thermal pads, paste if from the beginning was correct, general the card and EVGA do their job correct then none of this "noise will made.
 
Something last If there is no problem with the card, why they provides to all of us the thermal pads?
 
The answer below don't covers me
With this being said, EVGA understands that lower temperatures are preferred by reviewers and customers...We will offer these optional thermal pads free of charge to EVGA owners who want to have a lower temperature.
 
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NucleusX
The point he was trying to make was, if "another $5" seems to be all about nothing, then why skimp on installing these
in the first place at the factory. Besides that, if you payed any attention to this forum, you'd realize that there has been
many many posts in regards to the 1060, 1070, and 1080 with temperature issues. So this isn't an isolated issue lol.

+1

Well, if vrm:s overheating were a general issue where they burned the card down, one could imagine there being a recall and a lot more posts where it had happened.

Sure, it was a weird oversight skipping on vrm cooling when designing that new acx block but atleast theyre trying to remedy the situation.

NucleusX
Hmm joined 2012 and a grand total of 6 posts. You sure that aint a sock puppet account ? or even worse  an EVGA plant here to do damage control ? 
I don't have the time to scour every single thread related to heat issues just for you and your attitude. Find them yourself, they exist ! 
 
You obviously missed these. 
 



 
 
You'd think for the premium price, name, and reputation of the FTW, EVGA would've considered installing thermal pads by default.

I didn't miss anything. You are overreacting to an issue that so far, appears to be mostly in your head. Find me dozens of people with exploded or burned VRMs and then you can at least begin to substantiate your claims. Being hotter/=overheating. Those articles point to a grand total of one person who had a VRM blow. That's laughable "proof".

lol, i could also accuse you of under-reacting in the face of them facts, maybe even in denial a little. I got no personal interest in turning this into
a heated debate with you or anyone, but i refuse to play down what could essentially be an achilles heel in my expensive premium purchase.
I don't suffer from the memory issues, but it seems apparent from those articles i posted, (from reputable sources might i add ) suggest
that the heat generated by the VRM's mightn't affect the VRM's themselves, but neighboring memory modules, which could be causing the black
screen issues people have been experiencing. If you'd like to ignore all that, then go ahead and play it down with your ignorance, but real issues
are happening here whether you want to admit it or not lol. It is by no means considered excellent engineering cutting corners on thermal solutions.

Bar81

NucleusX
Hmm joined 2012 and a grand total of 6 posts. You sure that aint a sock puppet account ? or even worse  an EVGA plant here to do damage control ? 
I don't have the time to scour every single thread related to heat issues just for you and your attitude. Find them yourself, they exist ! 
 
You obviously missed these. 
 



 
 
You'd think for the premium price, name, and reputation of the FTW, EVGA would've considered installing thermal pads by default.

I didn't miss anything. You are overreacting to an issue that so far, appears to be mostly in your head. Find me dozens of people with exploded or burned VRMs and then you can at least begin to substantiate your claims. Being hotter/=overheating. Those articles point to a grand total of one person who had a VRM blow. That's laughable "proof".

I do not know the reason is still defending the brand with these temperatures problems, other brands in tests none had temperatures above 70 80 only EVGA two models SC and FTW present overheating, if you think you have no problems get you not come here to call people liars, their negative opinion does not help.