Just create a custom fan curve guys using or set it to agressive. Mines custom set the same as the aggressive curve, accept I changed it so the fans don't start until it reaches 40C As soon as you start gaming etc the fans will kick in.

I thought I was all up to speed on this, but after reading this thread and the earlier one I am as confused as heck!
I will ask a question which only pertains to my card. A simple direct answer would be much appreciated.
 
1. I have EVGA GTX 1080 FTW. Until today, I thought that for that model the only thing to do was put in the thermal pads. End of story.
I thought the vBios thing was only for GTX 1070 and had no connection to this heat issue. That is what I had been thinking.
 
Currently: I know that I will get thermal pads as I ordered, I am planning to put them in my GTX 1080 FTW. 
But, after all this reading I am totally lost regarding vBios updates.
 
Question: For the GTX 1080 FTW only. Is there any kind of vBios up-date in addtition to the thermal pads for the GTX 1080 FTW. Only that exact model (1080 FTW)
Thank you. A simple answer from anyone who knows properly would be greatly appreciated!
 
Idea/suggestion:
P.S. Jacob, the table at the beginning of this thread is very useful. Thank you. But now due to many different, interesting, but contradictory, posts it's difficult to be 100% certain.
So, I recommend some kind of list, which contains all Pascal cards regardless. Then next to each one, two columns perhaps. One For thermal Pads (Simply a tick or blank) The next column would be the same but for vBios. Again, a tick or blank. That way absolutely everyone with an EVGA Pascal card can easily see if they eligible for, PADS, VBIOS, BOTH, or NONE.
Please Jacob please do something along those lines. I sincerely beg, and will be eternally greatful. It seemed simple at first, but now with this thread and it's first linked iteration, just about everything is as clear as MUD.

EVGA please tell us the thickness of the pads. ... I have already some pads here!

I bought the ACX3.0 because it was one of the quietest cooling solutions on the market, now it will no longer be. :(

What should be the nominal and under high load temperatures for the VRM's on these cards according to factory specifications? Even with a fan curve modification/bios update it still seems to be around 95 degrees Celsius according to Gamer Nexus. That still seems quite high with that being close to the boiling point of water (100C) although it isn't water, but temperatures of 90/95C+ are usually still a reason for alarm. Does any electronics technician have any more information on this?
Also, what will the temperature be after the thermal pads modification?
 
Tweet with temps: https://twitter.com/Gamer...tus/793612935415357440

110-115°C is usualyl the upper limit for VRMs

BRooDJeRo
What should be the nominal and under high load temperatures for the VRM's on these cards according to factory specifications? Even with a fan curve modification/bios update it still seems to be around 95 degrees Celsius according to Gamer Nexus. That still seems quite high with that being close to the boiling point of water (100C) although it isn't water, but temperatures of 90/95C+ are usually still a reason for alarm. Does any electronics technician have any more information on this?
Also, what will the temperature be after the thermal pads modification?
 
Tweet with temps: https://twitter.com/Gamer...tus/793612935415357440

What you can't forget is that they were pushing the cards to the limit with furmark loops. They'll never reach those temps when gaming.

Sajin
Now users are going to complain about fan noise. 

At least we've finally moved on from "there is no issue".

EVGA_JacobF
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update

 

EVGA_JacobF
Q. Which cards are supported by these updates?
A. EVGA ACX 3.0 GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 or 1060 cards...

 
Given the above, would you consider updating the thread title to include the 1060? Understand you probably don't want the 1060 being dragged into the various click bait articles on games and tech media websites, but given the last post by a moderator in the "Are ACX 1060's affected by 1070/1080 Situation" thread still links to a post talking about defecting testing as opposed to there being a cooler/bios issue, given how this story has changed over time I think it would make things a little clearer for 1060 owners.
 

EVGA_JacobF
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.

 
I know it says all other GPUs, but any reason why seemingly all the other cooler types where mentioned and not the ACX 2.0 single fan cooler used by some 1060's? The German Tomshardware article linked to in the "Are ACX 1060's affected by 1070/1080 Situation" thread shows the VRM hitting 112.2'C under gaming load (and higher for a stress/torture test) for a 1060 using a ACX 2.0 and this doesn't appear to have been addressed officially anywhere that I can see.
 
As the model numbers aren't mentioned, also assuming there will be no bios update for the ACX 2.0 models? And no offer of thermal pads?
 

EVGA_JacobF
*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.

 
As Australia falls under "or outside of the before mentioned supported areas", guessing the RMA process here isn't going to be as friendly or timely as EVGA's solid reputation States side?
 
 

Can someone please advise what the thickness of the VRM thermal pads for both sides are after taking into account the back-plate ? Thanks.