Just received my thermal mod and installed it, however while doing so I decided to check and noticed that my VRAM's also have gaps between them and the thermal pads (enough that I can see light shining through it.)
 
I just bought this card 35 days ago and I'm dreading the fact that I'd receive a refurbished one because I just missed the window to RMA it for a new one. :(

Still waiting on the pad kit, and I ordered on day one. I don't want to spark any anger or rows here but, cross ship RMA only takes a few days.  I decided to get a new, current gen card with all the mods so I don't worry about damage that could have been done already...

EllBrad
What's the wet stuff on the memory modules? Is it dieletric grease?

Its thermal grease from the thermal pads.

fotingo
1070 SC here. Just by looking at my card in the case I can say for certain that 5/8 Vram chips are making good contact with the pads, no discernible gaps. I cant see the other 3 without opening the card. The vrm on the inside of the midplate is also making very generous contact with the pad.
 
I there are no gaps in the Vram pads, do I still need to replace them?

Yes, you still need to replace them. Thermal pads need to be compressed for heat to transfer. Just barely touching the components is insufficient.

andeh19

etienne0601
How are you guys keeping track of your orders ?
I requested the pads and received an email, stating that my request has been recorded, but that's as far as it goes ?

Check this page (make sure you're signed in) at the bottom: . Mine still says Awaiting Shipment.
 
Also it would be nice to have an updated instruction guide on how to install the thermal pads for the VRAM.

Sorry, which page ?
Thanks in advance,

this is what i found when i installed my hybrid kit.
 
you can see the couple of small spots where there was contact with the thermal pads on the memory.
 
 

Wow.

Received my thermal pads today. Should I wait for the second/ revised thermal pad kit with the additional chip pads or can I go ahead and install these two? Will they be the same thickness in the revised kit?

This whole situation is, quite frankly, absolutely ridiculous. I've waited nearly two weeks to even get the thermal mod, then it doesn't have the equipment to fix the VRAM issue which I've personally verified affects my 1070 FTW, so now I have to instead order thermal pads myself and spend even more money on a GPU that cost close to half a grand at the time it was originally purchased.  
 
Egregious doesn't do this situation justice. The sad thing is the GPU performs great, aside from the VRM's breaching 100c during 3dMark runs (a single run). Really expected better going with EVGA for the first time. 

EVGATech_BrandonS
For anyone that ordered and received the thermal pad kit before we started adding the memory pads, please contact us and we can assist. TheGuz4L, I'll be sending you an e-mail and setting up the request. 
 
Legacy-ZA, your pads are currently awaiting shipment from our warehouse, which should be done early next week. 

PMed you, awaiting reply or am I awaiting an email?