AdaptBlood

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So if I replaced my 1070 FTW would I be receiving a new card with the thermal pads and VBIOS update? Or am I getting a refurbished card that someone else sent in and you guys slapped the pads on? I'm sure this has been answered but I've only read through a few pages and it is difficult to sort through anything.
 
I'm probably worrying more about this than I should, but I'd rather not have a short-lifespan card or have any other issues arise in the couple of years I plan to stick with this card. I'm also not very comfortable with opening it up.

As far as I know they will give a re-certified/refurbished card. Which I am not satisfied with. I'm dealing with EVGA at the moment and fight for new cards. Also they will not send me cards with the added VRM pads on....
 

That's extremely disappointing. Guess I'll just request the thermal pads if that's the case and look elsewhere for my next big video card purchases.

I'm not a GPU speciallist, and I feel very uncomfortable with those thermal issues.
 
Where do I must look to check if my VRAM is correctly protected with thermal pads (no gaps)?
Is EVGA going to make another tutorial to help people like me to change pads on VRAM?
 
For now I' a little bit disappointed with my purchase... Buzzing noise from the gpu (fps capped), howling noise from the fans, thermal issues, it makes a lot of problem IMO.

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch
Oh well...tried three times to update bios...first time, the Command prompt just closed immediately.  Then made sure all programs were closed and ran in Administrator mode...command prompt opened...recognized my card and then closed.  Never given an option to type Y.  Then tried in safe mode...nada.  Guess I will keep using Afterburner and keep my aggressive fan profile.
 
 

Just curious, are you running a AMD chipset motherboard, if so see:

Q. I have an AMD chipset motherboard, and the flash is not completing. What do I do?
A. Please contact (see main post for hyperlink to email), this will require a special update.

Intel X99 with i7 5820K.  Still no luck...tried it from command prompt by itself and still no flash.

Have you tried downloading the VBIOS update again? Perhaps it got corrupted during download? I know its unlikely considering how short the download is, but just trying to think of what it could be. Sorry you are having problems.

darkheran

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch
Oh well...tried three times to update bios...first time, the Command prompt just closed immediately.  Then made sure all programs were closed and ran in Administrator mode...command prompt opened...recognized my card and then closed.  Never given an option to type Y.  Then tried in safe mode...nada.  Guess I will keep using Afterburner and keep my aggressive fan profile.
 
 

Just curious, are you running a AMD chipset motherboard, if so see:

Q. I have an AMD chipset motherboard, and the flash is not completing. What do I do?
A. Please contact (see main post for hyperlink to email), this will require a special update.

Intel X99 with i7 5820K.  Still no luck...tried it from command prompt by itself and still no flash.

Have you tried downloading the VBIOS update again? Perhaps it got corrupted during download? I know its unlikely considering how short the download is, but just trying to think of what it could be. Sorry you are having problems.

Yes....downloaded a  second time and same result.  Windows 10 Pro 64 bit...I would understand if it didn't recognize the video card...but it does.  Shows the card model.  I guess the next step is to ask me if I want to flash, but it never goes that far.  Command prompt gets to acknowledging my card...then closes

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch
Oh well...tried three times to update bios...first time, the Command prompt just closed immediately.  Then made sure all programs were closed and ran in Administrator mode...command prompt opened...recognized my card and then closed.  Never given an option to type Y.  Then tried in safe mode...nada.  Guess I will keep using Afterburner and keep my aggressive fan profile.
 
 

Just curious, are you running a AMD chipset motherboard, if so see:

Q. I have an AMD chipset motherboard, and the flash is not completing. What do I do?
A. Please contact (see main post for hyperlink to email), this will require a special update.

Intel X99 with i7 5820K.  Still no luck...tried it from command prompt by itself and still no flash.

Have you tried downloading the VBIOS update again? Perhaps it got corrupted during download? I know its unlikely considering how short the download is, but just trying to think of what it could be. Sorry you are having problems.

Yes....downloaded a  second time and same result.  Windows 10 Pro 64 bit...I would understand if it didn't recognize the video card...but it does.  Shows the card model.  I guess the next step is to ask me if I want to flash, but it never goes that far.  Command prompt gets to acknowledging my card...then closes

Wow, that really sucks. For future reference what Card or VBIOS are you flashing? EDIT: Oh well I guess it would be the 1080 in your sig :P 

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch

darkheran

bobmitch
Oh well...tried three times to update bios...first time, the Command prompt just closed immediately.  Then made sure all programs were closed and ran in Administrator mode...command prompt opened...recognized my card and then closed.  Never given an option to type Y.  Then tried in safe mode...nada.  Guess I will keep using Afterburner and keep my aggressive fan profile.
 
 

Just curious, are you running a AMD chipset motherboard, if so see:

Q. I have an AMD chipset motherboard, and the flash is not completing. What do I do?
A. Please contact (see main post for hyperlink to email), this will require a special update.

Intel X99 with i7 5820K.  Still no luck...tried it from command prompt by itself and still no flash.

Have you tried downloading the VBIOS update again? Perhaps it got corrupted during download? I know its unlikely considering how short the download is, but just trying to think of what it could be. Sorry you are having problems.

Yes....downloaded a  second time and same result.  Windows 10 Pro 64 bit...I would understand if it didn't recognize the video card...but it does.  Shows the card model.  I guess the next step is to ask me if I want to flash, but it never goes that far.  Command prompt gets to acknowledging my card...then closes

Wait... if you have a normal 1080 ACX your BIOS isn't released yet is it?

• 08G-P4-6181-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon

Is Defender running?

GTX 1080 ACX 3.0...my mistake. Trying to flash 6181 with 6183.  My bios isn't available yet...no wonder

bobmitch
GTX 1080 ACX 3.0

Yeah, as stated above according to the original post your BIOS is not out yet
08G-P4-6181-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon


 

Bob...you're bios isn't even up yet......