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

Does this also apply to the 1070 FTW?

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

 
Thanks so much for the update. My 1070 FTW was shipped back for an RMA because it caught fire right along the hot VRM area- will my replacement card have these thermal pads installed?

Scarlet-Tech

relevance
will these thermal pads be compatible with Hydro Copper owners? I'm ready to buy the block once it's available to purchase. just waiting..

The hydrocopper should not need anything like this, as water will be actively cooling the VRM section through the block.

good to know. didn't know if there was some gap between the block and the hotspot. I thought thermal pads might seal the gap. my FTW is only thing that's not in loop, can't wait.

Since this looks like the only place EVGA is answering, I bought a 1080 FTW DT while ago, I live in a hot country (35C ambient), EVGA will ship the thermal pad for me free of shipping charge?
 
Also, to install the thermal pad you need to open the graphics card, dont it loose the warranty?
 
Its funny because lots of people are having problems the card blowing up, blackscreen, and according to you guys, the temp in 30C test is OK, so why this kind of problem is happening? Everyone who buys a 1070/1080 have a proper case and fans.

relevance

Scarlet-Tech

relevance
will these thermal pads be compatible with Hydro Copper owners? I'm ready to buy the block once it's available to purchase. just waiting..

The hydrocopper should not need anything like this, as water will be actively cooling the VRM section through the block.

good to know. didn't know if there was some gap between the block and the hotspot. I thought thermal pads might seal the gap. my FTW is only thing that's not in loop, can't wait.

There is a thermal pad that goes between the pcb and the block for sure. Waterblocks do very well at cooling vrm.

libneon 
Thanks so much for the update. My 1070 FTW was shipped back for an RMA because it caught fire right along the hot VRM area- will my replacement card have these thermal pads installed?

I second this question. I just shipped my 1070 FTW in yesterday so it should arrive at the RMA facility next week. Will my RMA replacement for coil whine have the new pads installed already or should I request them? 

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. 

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?

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.

I understand that the charge for the Powerlink gift .... but the cost of the pads ,,,, please be serious EVGA ...