After RMA #1 (artifacts/memory issues), and then RMA #2 for ("a TIM problem"), my third 1080 FTW seems to be very good. In fact it's freaking me out how much cooler it seems to be running. I'm not having any problems at all with this card, and it has the updated vBIOS and all thermal pads installed. It is boosting to 2012MHz and VRAM staying at 5005MHz. I have stressed this card a lot to make sure it was solid, and after about a week of non stop stressing/gaming, it has proven to be a keeper (getting ready to start OC'ing to see what it will really do, just haven't had the time yet -I've only experimented a little w/OC'ing but it's looking pretty good). Although I do get how frustrating this whole scenario has been - because I was on the receiving end of it, twice! But EVGA was more than accommodating toward me and my concerns, and I now have a perfect card, which is showing no signs of any probs. To sit around and worry that its going to fail at any moment or catch fire is ridiculous. I could also be hit by a bus while crossing the street today. I'm satisfied now, and my card is doing great.