I'm sure they want to have this ready within a reasonably timeframe to the AMD Ryzen launch in Februar, people will upgrade in droves when that CPU is hitting and many will upgrade their GPU along with it... so having this refresh ready in time for that equals sales.  
I think "February-ish" is a good assumption.  
 
And by the time the 1080 ti launches (probably just ahead of Vega in Q3/2017 or so?) i'm sure there won't be an ACX 3.0 version for that GPU anymore and they won't be calling it 1080 ti FTW2 either because that would just be awkward then.

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. http://www.gamersnexus.ne...and-analysis?showall=1

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

Newegg has the 1080 FTW on sale for $589 right now but really whats the point now that this new ICX cooler version is coming out...

HeavyHemi
 
You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

 
From a (industrial) design perspective, with a product allready in line (and allready on the market), it's a strong move. Maybe they (EVGA) force aggressive marketing (because of CES...) but, for some 10-owners it's not "easy" to have sympathy with that form of strategy. My opinion. - Anyway, good luck EVGA!

AngryAce

HeavyHemi

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. 

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

I don't but even if it were, they sat down and decided it could be done a better way and made some changes. My cards work great and they were from the supposedly "bad" factory 25 within the serial number ranges that were supposed to explode. They both boost to 2100mhz, run and look great and more importantly, haven't blown up. I do enjoy coming and watching the millennials whine and cry over every little thing. Their misguided sense of entitlement is shocking and absurd, how dare EVGA come out with improvements and if I don't get a free upgrade, I'll choose another company, threatening lawsuits, blah blah blah.....
 
When I built my x58 rig, I purchased 2 GTX 480s and they proceeded to melt the 24-pin power supply connector into the motherboard causing a failure and I had to replace both of them TWICE before the problem was found and I was given a Classified 3 with supplemental PCIe power connector. By the time I got the rig back up and running, the 580s were out and I had probably used my 480s a total of 2-days in 4-months. If anyone should feel slighted, it is me.
 
I am past the step up window for the 1080s but if they offer a free upgrade, I'll take it, if they offer an upgrade with an extra charge, I think it over or if they offer nothing, I will use my current FTW cards until I upgrade to the next series

 
Ya know, it's hilarious how much the older generations tend to whine about "millennials". A bit hypocritical, really.

AngryAce

HeavyHemi

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. http://www.gamersnexus.ne...and-analysis?showall=1

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

I don't but even if it were, they sat down and decided it could be done a better way and made some changes. My cards work great and they were from the supposedly "bad" factory 25 within the serial number ranges that were supposed to explode. They both boost to 2100mhz, run and look great and more importantly, haven't blown up. I do enjoy coming and watching the millennials whine and cry over every little thing. Their misguided sense of entitlement is shocking and absurd, how dare EVGA come out with improvements and if I don't get a free upgrade, I'll choose another company, threatening lawsuits, blah blah blah.....
 
When I built my x58 rig, I purchased 2 GTX 480s and they proceeded to melt the 24-pin power supply connector into the motherboard causing a failure and I had to replace both of them TWICE before the problem was found and I was given a Classified 3 with supplemental PCIe power connector. By the time I got the rig back up and running, the 580s were out and I had probably used my 480s a total of 2-days in 4-months. If anyone should feel slighted, it is me.
 
I am past the step up window for the 1080s but if they offer a free upgrade, I'll take it, if they offer an upgrade with an extra charge, I think it over or if they offer nothing, I will use my current FTW cards until I upgrade to the next series

How can you see what range for serial numbers were supposed to be bad?

AngryAce

HeavyHemi

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. http://www.gamersnexus.ne...and-analysis?showall=1

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

I don't but even if it were, they sat down and decided it could be done a better way and made some changes. My cards work great and they were from the supposedly "bad" factory 25 within the serial number ranges that were supposed to explode. They both boost to 2100mhz, run and look great and more importantly, haven't blown up. I do enjoy coming and watching the millennials whine and cry over every little thing. Their misguided sense of entitlement is shocking and absurd, how dare EVGA come out with improvements and if I don't get a free upgrade, I'll choose another company, threatening lawsuits, blah blah blah.....
 
When I built my x58 rig, I purchased 2 GTX 480s and they proceeded to melt the 24-pin power supply connector into the motherboard causing a failure and I had to replace both of them TWICE before the problem was found and I was given a Classified 3 with supplemental PCIe power connector. By the time I got the rig back up and running, the 580s were out and I had probably used my 480s a total of 2-days in 4-months. If anyone should feel slighted, it is me.
 
I am past the step up window for the 1080s but if they offer a free upgrade, I'll take it, if they offer an upgrade with an extra charge, I think it over or if they offer nothing, I will use my current FTW cards until I upgrade to the next series

I also have a GTX 1070 FTW that runs at the 2100mhz. I personally expect that to last me for a while and don't expect to upgrade this year. My card also is past the step up window. Now I would love a free upgrade but I will not be going to a different company if they don't. They are not required to give every FTW owner a free upgrade so there is no reason to complain.

Edit: based on the link cool GTX provided, my card is one of the bad ones. I have run it with and without thermal pads for 2 months each no problems either way. This may be a long term fix to the concerns of some people but it they could have done better with the slogan.

dustinr26

How can you see what range for serial numbers were supposed to be bad?

To check a card by serial number go here: LINK
 
If the optional kit is available for the serial number you entered, your card was one that did not get the factory revision / upgrade and qualifies for one.
 
excerpt:

Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues?

A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.

post edited by Cool GTX - 2017/01/16 14:14:28

I just want to say I had purchased an EVGA GTX 1080 SC on 1-5-17 after a corsair hydro h100v2 pump hose blew off and destroyed my ASUS Dual GTX 1070 along with everything else in my new rig in the beginning of December.  Point being is; I didn't actually know of any issues from EVGA 10 series cards prior to my purchase, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to buy The 1080. It is a beast compared  to my previous GTX 1070 and is, very well constructed, very ridged and ascetically appeasing and plays games Like a champ. For anyone who has or had issues i feel what you are going threw, but technology, revisions in the electronics world are always evolving and changing. I understand this frustration I really do and not to sound hypocritical there is a chance i return my new card by i highly doubt it.
 
I have Options! If i want to return the new GPU, I have it covered until Jan 31st, I can purchase the extended warranty and just be happy. Hopefully my New EVGA card won't have any issues, but I will say this from my experiences. I had 3 GPUs eventually die out 1 being a rock solid EVGA 8800gtx. After my card died EVGA hooked me up with a replacement GTX 470 which was a very nice card considering how long i hadn't purchased another GPU and the 470 was an huge upgrade over a Gtx 8800 from 2007. Case in point speaking from my experiences with EVGA, I have always been taken care by this company and I will not let a revision upset me 1 bit because ATM I love my new purchase.
 
I am clearly speaking from my own personal experiences from EVGA and I can not speak for others obviously, but I wanted to express my feeling on the matter.

dvelope
is evga going to supply these new cooler cards to people who need to rma?

I think one of two things are gonna happen here. One possibility is they discontinue FTW1 and say 4-6 six month from now i doubt they'll keep making FTW1 and sell the FTW2 as the new FTW line. So if you need a replacement card you'll end up getting a FTW2
 
Or two they keep both cards around and your RMA work as normal. I think this one is more likely and they end up selling the FTW2 a few bucks more then the 1.
 
Though honestly ICX cooler looks to be almost the same as ACX, I think most of the changes are coming from the new PCB and the way the new backplate mounts etc. My guess is slightly higher factory clocks SLIGHTLY better cooling and new design and that will be mostly it. We'll see though (I am speculating here).

edit.

The answer to this may not be known yet, but does anyone know if this new cooler is coming to only the FTW model or is it coming to the SC as well?

Have a look at the JayzTwoCents video on the first page. 
Approx 6m 10sec mark. 
I would link a timestamped video, but as i just created this account to reply, im not allowed to post Hyperlinks.
 
It looks like a 1070 SC2 with a ICX cooler

arestavo

HeavyHemi

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. http://www.gamersnexus.ne...and-analysis?showall=1

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

Or that R&D got this out in just two months?

If it is just the ICX cooler was designed but reusing the old PCB design, then yes, absolutely possible. If the PCB was also redesigned, then no. We will have to wait and see, but if it is the former, then I can see many will cry foul...

pat39576

LFaWolf

arestavo

HeavyHemi

Carbonshape

Sajin

Nothing was wrong with the older cards. http://www.gamersnexus.ne...and-analysis?showall=1

(Harrumph...) Yes, sure. Maybe they got boredom at R&D and decided to create a new cooler...

You mean like 3 versions of the ACX?  Given the usual design cycle time, does any one really believe this redesign was in response to the recent issues?

Or that R&D got this out in just two months?

If it is just the ICX cooler was designed but reusing the old PCB design, then yes, absolutely possible. If the PCB was also redesigned, then no. We will have to wait and see, but if it is the former, then I can see many will cry foul...

It is also possible that they began work on this after ACX 3.0 was released but before the VRM issue in the fall. If that is the case, then the slogan is new as of the VRM fiasco.

A whole release with just the cooler changed? Possible, but I doubt it. I don't think the ROI is there. Any prior example or history?