So the 1070 SC models are unaffected, yet EVGA is still offering thermal pads to those owners. I have a 1070 SC and would like the thermal pads, but the thermalmod page says I don't own a qualifying product. What do I do to get the pads?

EVGATech_JosephL
GloR1ouS_ is correct. I can assure you that there is no overheating/VRM issue. The tests that were performed are not considered to reflect a real world usage environment. We performed similar tests at a higher temperature using more accurate equipment and found much different results.
 
Even if you owned an FTW the thermal pad modification is not necessary but just an added bonus we are offering because we would like our customers to be as happy with our products and services as possible. If you would like to install the thermal pads you can feel free to request them HERE.
 
Here is the result of our tests: 

 
As you can see the temperatures are well within spec.

I would feel much more confident if you took that thermal image without the black plate installed.

I submitted my request for the pads, as an owner of an SC model. Better thermals will not hurt. Especially as my home gets toasty during the summer.
Peace of mind is priceless.

Salem13
 
Here is the result of our tests: 

As you can see the temperatures are well within spec.

I would feel much more confident if you took that thermal image without the black plate installed.

I thought that the Back Plate was part of the Cooling System?
 

tviceman
So the 1070 SC models are unaffected, yet EVGA is still offering thermal pads to those owners. I have a 1070 SC and would like the thermal pads, but the thermalmod page says I don't own a qualifying product. What do I do to get the pads?

Welcome to the Forum tviceman
Only the FTW Pascal Models With Back Plates are part of the "Optional EVGA Thermal Pad Mod Request" that is in place.

I thought that the Back Plate was part of the Cooling System?
 


As far as i know the plate has 2 functions: stability for heavy cards and a heatsink, provided you have proper surface connection. Which is why evga offers the pads to cards with a backplate.

FIXXX

I thought that the Back Plate was part of the Cooling System?
 


As far as i know the plate has 2 functions: stability for heavy cards and a heatsink, provided you have proper surface connection. Which is why evga offers the pads to cards with a backplate.


So are you saying "Yes it is part of the Cooling System" or "No it is Not Part of the Cooling System?

So are you saying "Yes it is part of the Cooling System" or "No it is Not Part of the Cooling System?


For example the black edition of SC 1070 doesn't have a backplate. And in general is a bit cheaper than the regular SC. If not on sale or smthng. So i doubt it's a direct part of the cooling system for the card.

FIXXX

So are you saying "Yes it is part of the Cooling System" or "No it is Not Part of the Cooling System?


For example the black edition of SC 1070 doesn't have a backplate. And in general is a bit cheaper than the regular SC. If not on sale or smthng. So i doubt it's a direct part of the cooling system for the card.

 
So you are Saying NO, thank you
 
Also we are not talking about cards that do not have back plates!
 

@ Salem13 
I thought that the Back Plate was part of the Cooling System?