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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3:58 PM
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Add another to the pile. Installed a Hybrid Cooler on my FTW3 card 3 days ago, noticed it wouldn't go past 1569 (wheras I'd seen it hit 1999 under load prior). My question is, why RMA through EVGA? I bought it on Amazon, I can have it picked up tomorrow and money back in my account in a day. Put the stock cooler on and deal with an RMA through EVGA if need be. Either way, this is crap. Why won't EVGA do a swap for the Hybrid Cooler version, that we know to be working as intended?
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:31 PM
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Welp.. Doing an rma threw evga means they will send you a new card. Doing it threw Amazon means you'll have to wait if they don't have one available for exchange.
Do the same for the hybrid cooler if bought from amazon.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:36 PM
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Ok, so I returned the card to the stock cooler (3 fans) and still stuck at 1569 clock. Something is really weird with that cooler install.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:47 PM
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Ok, so I returned the card to the stock cooler (3 fans) and still stuck at 1569 clock. Something is really weird with that cooler install.
Out of curiosity, was the metal grate at the end of the shroud clipped in tight or lose?
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:52 PM
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It was loose, I snapped it back in tight and tested with it on first before I removed it. But yes, the first install it was loose.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 7:12 PM
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Was loose with it installed? Or you tightened it up before installing the hybrid cooler the first time?
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 7:34 PM
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Ok, so I returned the card to the stock cooler (3 fans) and still stuck at 1569 clock. Something is really weird with that cooler install.
Yup. Your video card is now junk. Like EVGA said, stop using these hybrid kits! Why are people still ruining their video cards? Get your card replaced through RMA and request EVGA replace your hybrid cooler with a non-defective one once they are released.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 8:19 PM
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Guess evga doesn't want to claim there hybrid kits are faulty.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 8:50 PM
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Guess evga doesn't want to claim there hybrid kits are faulty.
I called this back in January that this was a fitment problem after about the third identical issue, locked clocks after Hybrid install. The odds of coincidence...
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:30 PM
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Add another to the pile. Installed a Hybrid Cooler on my FTW3 card 3 days ago, noticed it wouldn't go past 1569 (wheras I'd seen it hit 1999 under load prior). My question is, why RMA through EVGA? I bought it on Amazon, I can have it picked up tomorrow and money back in my account in a day. Put the stock cooler on and deal with an RMA through EVGA if need be. Either way, this is crap. Why won't EVGA do a swap for the Hybrid Cooler version, that we know to be working as intended?
Why didn't you test without the shroud first? Just curious...
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:12 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown. If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers. I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 11:54 PM
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I sent my card back through the RMA process, they are very helpful and turnaround time was quick.
I also sent the Hybrid Cooler back and that replacement should show up soon.. I am going to wait on installing it until I hear something from EVGA as I do not want to screw up the card I just got. I'm curious to see if there is a spacer included with the RMA for the hybrid cooler.
I keep reading about this back plate on the shroud... Mine was loose at first too, it's just difficult to line the screw up.. I just don't see how that would be shorting anything out but you never know. I hope when the cause is determined we get some kind of update.
Overall though, I'd say EVGA has been extremely helpful and accommodating about this issue.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 0:30 PM
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I agree, with the back vent plate loose, it just made it difficult to get that middle-back screw in, but I didn't see any metal to metal contact. It took a bit of pressure from both hands to get the plate to snap into place. I certainly noticed it rattled out of the box, but after wiggling it a little, thought nothing of it.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 9:43 AM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:50 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
I am very sorry! That sounds frustrating. For anyone's information, here is a response by an EVGA representative: https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2765087Seems like EVGA could do a better job of keeping this issue from perpetuating.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 3:14 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.  I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 4:25 PM
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Hopefully this gets cleared up soon.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:02 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.
I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
No idea what those tiny pads are protecting. There a cutout there already so it don't damage the bios switch and the shroud looks like it's plastic.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:10 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.
I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
No idea what those tiny pads are protecting. There a cutout there already so it don't damage the bios switch and the shroud looks like it's plastic.
Good thing it's not your job to analyze what they're protecting, the kit says to install them so do it. If you don't follow the instructions you can't complain when something goes wrong. Edit: Maybe the rubber insert is just used for spacing purposes, who knows (I'm not an engineer, I'm a consumer/software developer). Just to be clear, the ONLY thing I didn't do that the kit says to do is remove the backplate (there is no point). All you need to do is remove the screws, that's it. Not sure if that has something to do with people wrecking their GPUs or what.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:14 PM
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.
I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
No idea what those tiny pads are protecting. There a cutout there already so it don't damage the bios switch and the shroud looks like it's plastic.
Good thing it's not your job to analyze what they're protecting, the kit says to install them so do it. If you don't follow the instructions you can't complain when something goes wrong.
No I'd do it but just saying is there something there that can get damaged right in front of the led/fan port that the shroud can crush or short? Give me a min and I'll go look at my stock new ftw3 hybrid and see if there's pads on it at that spot and get back to you.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:23 PM
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Cant see crap on the hybrid card.. the shroud is flush with the pcb.
Thankfully I also own another ftw3 with a ek block on it and can clearly see it. There's no small chips or anything around the led/fan port and nothing on either side of the bios switch for those 2 pads to protect from. Just bare pcb. No traces or nothing.. bare brown colored pcb.
So the question now is.. what's on the shroud in thst spot thst needs protection?
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
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All I can think is those pads are to protect the fan port from rubbing up against the shroud. Fan port is plastic. Guess they don't want you to Possably crack it as it happened to another member on here long sgo installing the shroud.
The answer prob just lies with the loose metal under the shroud that's hitting something on the pcb when it's not snapped into place prior to installation. So defect in manufacturing.
So if I had a hybrid cooler waiting to be installed I'd go for it o my after inspecting the shroud edge to make sure it's tight and nothing is loose on the frame before installing the shroud.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
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"If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored." Oh? Where in that screenshot does it explain what they're for (i.e. what their function is)? It shows a picture of where to place them, but doesn't explain why, sir. I'm also glad they mentioned that there was a perforation on the pad and that it was actually two pieces. Sarcasm, but when I peeled it from the sticker paper, not only placed it once, but removed it and placed it a second time, it stayed firmly as one pad. MENTION THAT YOU NEED TO SPLIT IT! That is good technical documentation, but again, I already knew I wasn't dealing with the best technical writers out there. How many hardware pieces were left over after your install, that you never even opened? Not extra screws, screws that weren't even a part of the kit. Wow. Don't give people crap about following directions, when the directions (and we're coming to find out something on the actual shroud or kit) may be the problem, not the installer. I've installed 5 of the other SC Hybrid coolers, still not perfect instructions, still un-needed parts included, but those all turned out fine.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:23 PM
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"If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored."
Oh? Where in that screenshot does it explain what they're for (i.e. what their function is)? It shows a picture of where to place them, but doesn't explain why, sir.
I'm also glad they mentioned that there was a perforation on the pad and that it was actually two pieces. Sarcasm, but when I peeled it from the sticker paper, not only placed it once, but removed it and placed it a second time, it stayed firmly as one pad. MENTION THAT YOU NEED TO SPLIT IT! That is good technical documentation, but again, I already knew I wasn't dealing with the best technical writers out there. How many hardware pieces were left over after your install, that you never even opened? Not extra screws, screws that weren't even a part of the kit.
Wow. Don't give people crap about following directions, when the directions (and we're coming to find out something on the actual shroud or kit) may be the problem, not the installer.
I've installed 5 of the other SC Hybrid coolers, still not perfect instructions, still un-needed parts included, but those all turned out fine.
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.
I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
Mate, like the previous poster its not clear on what the pads are being used for hence the conjecture my post has generated. U don't even provide an explanation why the pads are there just some stupid blatant arrogant comment. Bet you have only read the last fews posts so why don't you go back and read the rest to give you an idea of the complete story.
post edited by dual109 - Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:30 PM
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PietroBR
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:44 PM
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God dammit.
I'm in the club as well
Didn't saw this post before.
Gotta install the Air cooler back tomorrow to see if the card will work fine.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:56 PM
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Would think evga wpuld do something about this since the card shortage an all.. this can't be helping killing off x amount of more cards.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Friday, February 16, 2018 0:41 PM
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PietroBR
God dammit.
I'm in the club as well
Didn't saw this post before.
Gotta install the Air cooler back tomorrow to see if the card will work fine.
Yeah well the thread name is quite general. Should be something more specific like "FTW3 AIO Hyrbid kits killing cards"
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Friday, February 16, 2018 1:17 AM
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God dammit.
I'm in the club as well
Didn't saw this post before.
Gotta install the Air cooler back tomorrow to see if the card will work fine.
Yeah well the thread name is quite general. Should be something more specific like "FTW3 AIO Hyrbid kits killing cards"
Permanently crippling the ftw3 cards!! Is more like it.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Friday, February 16, 2018 1:37 AM
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"If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored."
Oh? Where in that screenshot does it explain what they're for (i.e. what their function is)? It shows a picture of where to place them, but doesn't explain why, sir.
I'm also glad they mentioned that there was a perforation on the pad and that it was actually two pieces. Sarcasm, but when I peeled it from the sticker paper, not only placed it once, but removed it and placed it a second time, it stayed firmly as one pad. MENTION THAT YOU NEED TO SPLIT IT! That is good technical documentation, but again, I already knew I wasn't dealing with the best technical writers out there. How many hardware pieces were left over after your install, that you never even opened? Not extra screws, screws that weren't even a part of the kit.
Wow. Don't give people crap about following directions, when the directions (and we're coming to find out something on the actual shroud or kit) may be the problem, not the installer.
I've installed 5 of the other SC Hybrid coolers, still not perfect instructions, still un-needed parts included, but those all turned out fine.
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Well, simply because I don't read the EVGA forums unless I have a reason to. Hell, if I did I never would've purchased the cooler in the first place! Why would anyone test without the shroud unless they had prior knowledge of potential problems, after all it's a seemingly benign piece of plastic? To answer AHowes question above, yes it was loose during first install, I only snapped it back in place after coming here and reading the posts. EVGA may have been telling people to stop using their coolers, but they aren't doing it anywhere I frequent. I purchased an actively sold product and followed the sparse directions to install it. What's with all the extra screws and then inconsistencies with the instructions (install two #12 pads), there's only one! Anyway, what a pain. I have always loved EVGA's hardware, Precision is kind of lacking but dang, this was a real letdown.
If they want people to stop using their coolers, stop shipping them to retailers.
I RMAed the FTW3 card, which is only days old, paid the $45 for expedited shipping and returned the cooler to Amazon. I'll wait till Hybrid 2.0.
Yeah I could only find one pad in my kit. Mind you they are tiny and easy lost. Anyone confirm what purpose of the two tiny #12 pads ?????
If you read the instructions you would know what they're for, also that's two pads not one; you snap it in the middle where its scored.
I seriously wonder if the people who had issues with this kit just have problems with reading instructions...
Mate, like the previous poster its not clear on what the pads are being used for hence the conjecture my post has generated. U don't even provide an explanation why the pads are there just some stupid blatant arrogant comment. Bet you have only read the last fews posts so why don't you go back and read the rest to give you an idea of the complete story.
You totally missed the point... the instructions say to install the rubber inserts, so you do it. That's all I'm trying to say. I don't care to analyze the purpose of them, as I followed (all) the instructions and my kit works as expected. You could say I got lucky, but I'd argue that it's just my attention to small details that lead to my success. Not saying there can't be anything else wrong with the kit, all I'm saying is it's important to follow the instructions.
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Re: 1080Ti FTW3 Upgraded with the Hybrid Kit - Problem!
Friday, February 16, 2018 4:11 AM
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PietroBR
God dammit.
I'm in the club as well
Didn't saw this post before.
Gotta install the Air cooler back tomorrow to see if the card will work fine.
Was your metal grate loose or clipped in properly?
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