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Who here is going to do the molex mod instead of RMA'ing it when the "meltdown" hapens? 
 
the e770 would probably be the replacement?  
 
for the e759 owneres, do you feel like it's a downgrade?  upgrade?
 
pics of your mod?
 

Well if I have the problem I'd certainly take the upgrade to the e770. As of right now my board is actually being RMAed for a separate reason. I won't be doing the molex mod though. I MIGHT consider it if I end up with a few GTX480s, MAYBE.

When I finally get around to upgrading to the 480 card from the 295, I think I will check the 24-pin wires to see if these wires are hot to the touch with the GPU under load. I don't think I would consider doing this mod unless it is really necessary. I plan to stick with the 759 for now and probably would not go with more than one or two 480's. More than likely one to start with since I plan to keep my 8800GT for the component out.

im riding it out with my e760 what a PITA to do the mod it will be for me ,check my rig.i bought this mb thinking it was the best EVGA had to offer the 480s ?what other mb was out apart from the 4way since the fermi release.rant finished. now im putting my faith in EVGA that they did a percentage fail thing ie we have  sold 80.000 units but have only had under 1 percent with 24 pin problems .anyways an official response from EVGA would be nice.

Last week I called on the potential RMA exchange... They are not doing it. A few did get the option. But that is that.
 
When I RMA'd my 759 last week, it was because four of the eight USB's on the back panel had been causing me a headache for a while. Decided during this process that I wanted to build a new system for gaming specifically, and decided to sell my fresh RMA'd 759. And today my E770 should be here.
 
I would not add the Molex if I did keep it. I have pushed that 759 to the limits and never had any overheating, and the 24 pin was as clean looking as the day I un-boxed it.
 
Sometimes stuff happens. And one company tech will blame another (Comp/Tech).
 
And why no one has brought up this point I will never know... I remember when the 759 was officially introduced... EVGA Mentioned the reason they put two 8-pin connectors on the MOBO for the CPU was the concern of the power draw from the single 8-pin and the 24 pin in high OC conditions. At the time they had been if not the first close to it with that kind of thinking forward.
 
Just my thoughts on the RMA.... You cannot go back to Ford and sue them or demand for a new 3/4 ton truck because two years ago you bought a 1/2 truck and now today's "Stuff" that you put on it creates the need for a 3/4 ton... I mean come on...
 
And lastly.... I have asked this and no one has yet to respond... Has anyone done a set of "Controlled" tests to see if the hesitation/FPS drops in heavy scenes/stuttering we see is reduced or even eliminated by using the extra power from the molex on the mobo's that have this option? Compared to not using the Molex?

Can someone explain what this business about a molex mod on an e759 is all about?
 
Curious e759 owner...
 
Thanks.
 

Afterburner

Just my thoughts on the RMA.... You cannot go back to Ford and sue them or demand for a new 3/4 ton truck because two years ago you bought a 1/2 truck and now today's "Stuff" that you put on it creates the need for a 3/4 ton... I mean come on...

 
I beg to differ
This is a very serious issue, its a known fire hazard. If my 760 was a truck, it would be officially recalled.
These motherboards are sold as overclocking capable (without restriction) and no notice of what videocard configs will cause a failure. 
 
EVGA is taking a HUGE risk by failing to properly outline this issue for its customers. Lets not forget "how" this board is STILL sold today (as it was when I bought mine) as fully 3-way SLI capable in a overclocking config, WITHOUT any restrictions noted or warnings given as to voltage restrictions/use, its known destruction of components...
--->and the CLEAR -Fire Hazard- these boards represent.
 
Selling a defective product that you KNOW can be a fire hazard, that you KNOW can destroy components... Is unethical and also --> illegal in the USA.
 
I understand "why" EVGA has made its decisions on this issue (it's the money)...
 
Someone at EVGA needs to wake up and get some sound legal advice. The path that EVGA has taken on this issue is exposing the company to tremendous legal risks, both civil -and- criminal.
Just think what a good Tort lawyer would do to EVGA if one of these defective boards burnt down a house while folding one night, and killed someone....
Then there is the issue of all the other hardware destroyed by this defect... which EVGA is clearly responsible for.
 
I just spent $1000 on a SLI upgrade and new 1200w PSU with the intent of doing some serious overclocking. I was completly unaware of this issue and am very angry about it. I could have bought a new MB if I had known about this....
 
Lets be clear, because of EVGA's actions and inactions on this issue... EVGA is now "responsible" for any 24pin damage to my system. If anything happens to my motherboard, powersupply or components EVGA will be completly responsible for it.
-->If they have any problem with that, then they need to MOD my board or give me a replacement.
 
I am giving very serious thought to officially reporting this issue, since it seems that EVGA wants to go "cheap" reguarding the known defect and fire hazard with my motherboard.
At this time, I cannot run my computer and videocards as it was sold to me. EVGA has not even bothered to notifiy me of this defect.. I had to read about it from other users.
 
I find Afterburner's quoted post above offensive. If I bought a truck that caught fire in my garage, it would be recalled... right? And all owners of that model of truck would be officially told of the problem and their trucks would be fixed...right?
 
I love my 760 and I really dont want to replace it. But I also dont want my system burning up at the 24pin and possibly taking other components with it.
The board is defective as it was sold to me, the fact that its failure rate is 2-3% seems to have made EVGA think that it doesnt really have to address this issue.
 
If anything happens to my motherboard or components, EVGA will find that in the case of this user (me), that they will not be getting a "pass" on replacing anything that is damaged or destroyed. And if I have even the slightest problems with replacments for any damage caused by this defect, I will sue the hell out of EVGA.
 
Mod my board, sent me a non-defective replacement... or deal with your responsiblities for the choices you have made on this issue.
 
EVGA needs to tell me what exact configs and voltage will cause this board to fail, or it needs to replace my motherboard -period-.
 
It's like Afterburner said... If you want to run a 3/4 ton truck(EVGA) on bald tires (because your cheap) dont be suprised when you get a blowout.
 
EVGA needs to get some better legal advice on just what position it's handling of this issue has placed it in.
-Legally and morally- Its exposure at this point is risking the company more money than its saving.
 
Notify the owners of these boards and repair or replace them.
 
 
*lets be clear on the facts.
These motherboards cost EVGA less than $150 to make, yet they sell for close to $400
--> Replacing these defective boards would not cost EVGA -anything- but some profit...
How fricken greedy is that?
May God have no mercy on them and the courts destroy them, if one of these defective boards goes up in flames and kills someone.
As we have seen from the pictures of this defect, it is real possibilty... 
   
    
    
    
 

I guess the reason why I ask is for those who have experienced a "meltdown,"  and I am one of them x3, with this board, is the risk less then the rewards?  I was also curious to see who's gonna do it and if they have pics of their work.
the reason why is burns has already been discussed.  it's the proaction that I was wondering about. 
 
perhaps we could share ideas on how to do this mod....

I myself just bought the E759 not knowing that this problem has happened and is still happing to others. EVGA did not say anything ABOUT THIS. I bought the E759 off b-stock and it only has a 90 day warranty. I asked someone at EVGA if i could buy a extended warranty and NO. I Still have the upgrade and i am really thinking about taking that upgrade. I leave my computer on over night while games download and what not. The bottom line i always leave my computer on and walk away. Knowing that there are 4 people in my house all the time just blows my mind. My computer takes fire. JUST WOW. I don't know what board to upgrade to because i though this would be my last upgrade board and i always wanted this board for all 16x speed. I would feel a little better if i could take out a exstended warranty or if EVGA posted something about this OR DID SOMETHING!!! COME ON EVGA !!! Should i take this upgrade or stick with my board. I ONLY have 90 days. JOKE 

I was looking in the set up program and one board they have is the classified 3 with the molex built in all ready. i dont know the prices and that stuff but i am thinking about it. If i bought a b-stock item and step up to a classified 3 do i still get 90 day warranty

then why does it give me the option to step up then.

paintballer1388

then why does it give me the option to step up then.

When you registered the MOBO... Did you tell the system where you bought it? It has a selection for the B-Stock. And this is one reason they ask for the invoice to be uploaded and they verify the "Qualifying" of each Step-up Submitted...
 
P.S. Pm me if you have anymore questions.. We got off topic, but I do want to help you if you need any further help

paintballer1388

then why does it give me the option to step up then.

You can always try if you wish, I'm just saying don't be disapointed if it does not go through. I bought mine from B-stock and registered it as such, I even selected EVGA as the source, and uploaded my invoice,  but it still showed up under my regestration with step up,  But the bad thing about trying to step up from B-stock, is the Savings are already figured in the price you paid, so finding the diferance, would mean you pay actual price for what you steped up too, kinda defeats the purpose of the step up, or your purchase of B-Stock. as you would loose any saveing, when the new price is calculated, assuming they let it go through, and I suspect they might, since the only one loosing saveings would be the person doing the step up. 
  
 

Its called fraud
 
"a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain"
 
So is selling a motherboard with a known defect and NOT disclosing that defect to the buyer.
 
I belive EVGA's hopes of containing this issue, are blown...
 
They should have quietly replaced these motherboards and not attempted to resell them without proper disclosure.
 
*Here are the Specs on the 760 being sold today at EVGA
(no mention whatsoever of running dual or Tri 400 series cards, as being out of spec for the motherboard)
 
QUOTE:
Performance
Based on Intel X58/ICH10R chipset
Supports Intel Core i7 Processors
133MHz+ QPI
Memory
6 x 240-pin DIMM sockets
Triple Channel DDR3
Maximum of 24GB of DDR3 1600MHz+
Expansion Slot
4 x PCIe x16/x8, 1 x PCIe x1
1 x 32-bit PCI, support for PCI 2.1
Storage I/O
1 x UltraDMA133
9 x Serial ATA 300MB/sec with support for RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID5, JBOD
Integrated Peripherals
8 Channel High Definition
2 x 10/100/1000
Multi I/O
1 x PS2 Keyboard
12 x USB2.0 ports (8 external + 4 internal headers)
Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC)
FireWire 1394A (1 external)
Form Factor
EATX Form Factor
Length: 12in – 304.8mm
Width: 10.375in – 263.5mm
Product Warranty
This product comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty with registration within 30 days of purchase.
Notes:
The ULTIMATE in X58 motherboards is here! The EVGA X58 Classified raises the bar for enthusiast grade motherboards everywhere.

With never before seen features such as 3-way SLI + PhysX + 1x PCIe device on a single board, 2 8pin +12V connectors capable of delivering 600 watts of power, 10 phase Digital PWM with a switching frequency of up to 1333KHz, three times the amount of normal gold content in the CPU socket and much, much more.

The EVGA X58 Classified motherboard is engineered for those who demand more than just the best!
 
-->CLOSE QUOTE
 
Thats called factual misrepresentation of a product for a given purpose, when the seller KNOWS that information to be false and misleading....
 
EVGA is aware of the issue and is choosing to ignore it and contuinuing to sell these boards with a KNOWN problem.
 
Hey, EVGA...  did you really think you would get lucky forever?
 
Whatever happens... you brought it on yourself.
Remember, as customers it is up to EVGA to correctly spec their products -and- update that information.
You have totally failed to do so.
 
 
 
 
 

If this is true they should recall these boards of offer something to everyone who bought this board. If its also a risk of damaging thousands of dollars of equipment they need to step up to the plate and address this issue. I for one bought this board at a premium the first week it came out and expected it to handle future upgrades including the 480GTX in SLI.
 
Anyhow I still don't understand how modding the 24 pin plug prevents a meltdown of the 24 pin socket? I mean the same amps are being pulled through it correct?
 
Thanks.