Ordered my thermal pad kit a few weeks ago now - still says awaiting shipment!! what is going on EVGA? 

emsir

akteni
the above extended guide is about VRM chip pad mod. Someone in reddit had mentioned that thermal pads on VRM chips are not pressed between baseplate and card. 
In the post, you will see 3 different link. You can check those and read comments. 
 
 
I am applying thermal pads tomorrow and will definitely check these VRM chip pads. thank god I bought extra thermal pads.
 
 
 
 
 
 

What someone post in Reddit is NOT recommended and approved by EVGA. What is important and recommended is what EVGA say, and not a person on Reddit or Youtube. All these "experts" know nothing and has no experience in making Graphic cards at all. People should stop reading all these so called "expert tips and guides".
Read what EVGA says and follow the recommended guide how to do the thermal pad mod and the BIOS update. Remember that the Thermal mod is OPTIONAL  and if you have updated your BIOS, you really don't need the thermal mod. You should always read what EVGA post here and forget what is being posted else where.
 
Read this:
 
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update   11/1/2016 - Recently, it was reported from several sources, that the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW PWM and memory temperature is running warmer than expected during Furmark (an extreme stress utility).   EVGA has investigated these reports and after extensive testing, below are our findings:

• On ACX 3.0, EVGA focused on GPU temperature and the lowest acoustic levels possible. Running Furmark, the GPU is around 70C +/- and the fan speed is running approximately 30% duty cycle or lower.
• However, during recent testing, the thermal temperature of the PWM and memory, in extreme circumstances, was marginally within spec and needed to be addressed.

Conclusion: EVGA offers full warranty support on its products, with cross-ship RMA*, and stands behind its products and commitment to our customers.   To resolve this, EVGA will be offering a VBIOS update, which adjusts the fan-speed curve to ensure sufficient cooling of all components across all operating temperatures.  This VBIOS will be released in the next few days and users can download it and update their cards directly.   This update resolves the potential thermal issues that have been reported, and ensures the card maintains safe operating temperatures.   For those users who want additional cooling beyond the VBIOS update, EVGA has optional thermal pads available.  This update is not required, however; EVGA will make it available free of charge to any customer who is interested. To request the thermal pad kit, please visit     Any customer who is not comfortable performing the recommended VBIOS update, may request a warranty cross-shipment* to exchange the product to EVGA for an updated replacement. All graphics cards shipped from EVGA after 11/1/2016 will have the VBIOS update applied.   *The EVGA EAR(Advanced RMA Program) and Cross Shipping options are available in the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland.  EVGA offers Standard RMA replacement options in the Middle East, Africa, India or outside of the before mentioned supported areas.   FAQ   Q. Which cards are supported by these updates? A. Please see  for the qualifying cards.   Q. If my Graphics Card is not an ACX 3.0 design is it affected? A. No, all other GPUs sold by EVGA including Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER editions are unaffected.

 

Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues? A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.   Q. Is my card damaged from running at a higher temperature? A. No, but should any future warranty service be needed, EVGA stands behind its products.   Q. What happens if my card is accidentally damaged during the optional thermal pad installation? A. EVGA will stand behind its customers with full warranty and cross-shipment.*   Q. What if I am not comfortable updating my VBIOS? A. While EVGA has very user friendly ways to update VBIOS’s, if you still do not feel comfortable, we will support you with and advanced RMA and ship you a replacement card with the latest VBIOS.  

I am really confused. If this is "optional", then why are ALL new cards having these pads installed going forward? Is the BIOS update also optional? 
 
I am going to try going the Advanced RMA route. Really sucks. Learned my lesson. Don't be an early adopter.

is ok to play games and overclock till the pads come? (1440p)
did bios update, temps  went from 77c at the highest playing games to 65c (quite the drop...?)
 
"early adopting" is always a slight gamble, but this had to do with someone saying it was ok not to put the pads on in the first place. (this will make it harder to resell, unless the person buying didn't know)
not a happy camper

Hi. After full thermal mod and new bios Temps on load are 65 degrees at about 1100 rpm

liquidturbo

emsir

akteni
the above extended guide is about VRM chip pad mod. Someone in reddit had mentioned that thermal pads on VRM chips are not pressed between baseplate and card. 
In the post, you will see 3 different link. You can check those and read comments. 
I am applying thermal pads tomorrow and will definitely check these VRM chip pads. thank god I bought extra thermal pads.

What someone post in Reddit is NOT recommended and approved by EVGA. What is important and recommended is what EVGA say, and not a person on Reddit or Youtube. All these "experts" know nothing and has no experience in making Graphic cards at all. People should stop reading all these so called "expert tips and guides".
Read what EVGA says and follow the recommended guide how to do the thermal pad mod and the BIOS update. Remember that the Thermal mod is OPTIONAL  and if you have updated your BIOS, you really don't need the thermal mod. You should always read what EVGA post here and forget what is being posted else where.
 
Read this:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update   11/1/2016 - 
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I am really confused. If this is "optional", then why are ALL new cards having these pads installed going forward? Is the BIOS update also optional? 
I am going to try going the Advanced RMA route. Really sucks. Learned my lesson. Don't be an early adopter.

liquidturbo +1
Like EVGA said it's "optional"
*(at back door not)

If you don't want the headache of waiting for the pads to install them yourself, Advanced RMA if it's available is the way to go, even if you're past 30 days and get refurbished one.  It's better than not having the pads. The wait seems to be just as long if not longer for the thermal mods to ship vs. advanced RMA cross shipping.
 
The sucky part I think is if you're just past 30 days and your card is practically new and you may get a refurbished piece that's much older, but given how new 1080s are, any refurbished card would have been used less than six months and likely a lot less than that.  
 
 

~ Sigh of relief... looks like my card is unaffected as I got the 1060 SC ACX 2.0 model

 
Hi EVGA support,
 
I've ordered the thermal pad mod for my EVGA GTX 1080 FTW ACX3.0 already in 1st November. It's been 3 weeks and I haven't got the pads (Bot VRM and VRAM). What's going on?! The more bad experience people have with this all story the more customers EVGA is going to loose in the future. And for what?! EVGA is the best NVIDIA partner out there therefore it has to live to a higher standard - much higher standard than other brands. I've had a Gigabyte graphics card before and the reason I've switched to EVGA at this stage is because I've heard it is more customer friendly than other brands.
 
What about the pads EVGA!? Why does it take too long?!  Live up to the standard! Don't ruin otherwise good name that's been built over many years for nothing!
 
All of this story is because of a silly oversight like a thermal pad!
 
What does it take too long for me to receive them?
 
 
 
 
 

Quick question about 08G-P4-6286-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW ACX 3.0 - | .   I assume my card has dual BIOS's and I run both exe?

rudedog
Quick question about 08G-P4-6286-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW ACX 3.0 - | .   I assume my card has dual BIOS's and I run both exe?

A nominal yes.  However, if you only use one or the other BIOS then just do the one in case you don't care for the aggression of the fan curve.