Sounds like Evga needs to recall the cooler.

I wouldn't be runing thst card in thst co edition if it's touching something on the card which I think it is.. just asking for a card fail.

if you do not believe in my build quality, I can video as I collect and disassemble the video card as a Kalashnikov machine))) I work in a car repair shop, I do not get used to doing complicated work)))

dual109
Jeeeeez, Im concerned now I just ordered one of these from newegg.  Was thinking of installing it if the problem could be reversed with putting back stock cooler but it don't look like it from the couple of posts I've read.

You might have seen my response on this thread earlier, but I was having the same problem. I was going to put back on the stock cooler right away, but was out of thermal paste. Just got the thermal paste in today, reinstalled the stock cooler and everything seems back to normal. Luckily it didn't seem to mess with my card, but now I'm wondering how I'm going to go about getting a hybrid.
 
Here are the results today while running a FurMark Stress Test with no OC and the card running at stock:

 
 
 
 

Another one here with exact same prob, not sure if its same person from the posts on these forums
 
https://hardforum.com/thr...r-kit-problem.1944957/

hopk2621

dual109
Another one here with exact same prob, not sure if its same person from the posts on these forums
 
 

Looks like everyone just assumes damage during install. It is looking more and more like that is not the case.

Yep just to co-incidental that all are exhibiting same problem

greekie
I also wanted to add that I was able to get my hands on an actual hybrid card, and it works as intended, so I know it's definitely not a software issue.
 
I'm afraid to install the kit again once I receive my RMA... would EVGA send me a new kit? They never mentioned it during my ticket, though, I didn't ask specifically.

Hi Mate, How about a bit of clarity in your post.  
 
"I also wanted to add that I was able to get my hands on an actual hybrid card, and it works as intended, so I know it's definitely not a software issue."
So you purchased the card or the AIO kit?????
 
"I'm afraid to install the kit again once I receive my RMA... would EVGA send me a new kit? They never mentioned it during my ticket, though, I didn't ask specifically."
 
So i'm gathering you purchased the AIO kit for the FTW3?  Why the RMA?  Did the card have the same problems as being reported??????    
 

There was also a post about 6 weeks ago on a guy who purchased a ftw 3 hybrid kit and the shroud had finishing issues.  Apparently some of the material wasn't cut properly and was touching the PCB.  Maybe someone can bring it up again as I can't seem to find it.
 
Cheers

A little update on my story and a note to future buyers of the hybrid kit; do not constantly install or reinstall the heatsinks.
 
I tried the water cooler one more time in hopes of a miracle, but nothing. I went to reinstall the original heatsink, low and behold I finally have an accident and chip the plastic housing of the fan connector. My heart sank and I panicked trying to install the last fan plug. AGAIN... I chipped the last one. Finally got it all back together and reinstalled, card works, but still experiencing the same issues.
 
I sent the photos to support asking if this would void my warranty, short and long answers: yes, yes it does.
 
Looks like I am stuck and it appears nothing I try will fix it. Time for a fire sale I guess
 

 

I don't see why it would void it.. I'd say they should just charge you for thst repair if the time comes you need to rma the card. What would thst repair cost?? $30 at most if that? Desolder the plug and solder in the new male plug?

if it is so, I will be only happy for him!

greekie
Should I just order a ton of thermal pads and cover the entirety of the pcb? Only slightly joking at this point 

Might be smart haha

bezpredel
it seems to me that tomorrow I will put the original air cooling, and the video card will work at its standard frequencies up to 1569hz)))
What should I do with the hybrid kit purchased? ^^
 

 
Dont write off the card yet.   Spray the PCB with some compressed air from a can or whatever or use a very soft brush to clean up card before putting cooler back on.
 
Have you tried flicking over to the other bios yet??? Or even flashing with another bios?  you got nothing to loose.  Its just odd the card works but isn't boosting.
 
If I can recall the other guy who was having sam problems as you his card boosted fine after putting stock air cooler back on

Another one here with similiar issue just posted today.  Linked him to this post so he can see is if problem is the same.   My AIO kit for ftw3 is arriving any day.  I'm going to send it back or wait until I hear what the cause of the problem is.   could just be kits are faulty and killing cards.  Paid $250.00 to get it delivered from newegg to Aus.  thats 2 disappointments from eVGA, a card that doesnt boost to stated   power limited now another product which is defective. 
 
Thats 4 so far, 3 reported here and one at hardforum link posted earlier.
 
https://forums.evga.com/N...formance-m2750888.aspx

Same happened with me, too. 
I did everything I could but nothing works. Even with the original cooler, still remains at 1569 and freezes in anything attempts to overclock.
Called the service center but they didn't give me any clear solutions.
It's really frustrating...