arestavo

zig11727

arestavo

zig11727
Since this is special bios on the replacement cards you can't install the hybrid kit ?

On my original card I used a special bios to convert the card to a 3090 hybrid card.

That sounds like a question for EVGA tech support. Likely the automated tool offered on the first page of this thread won't work - but if it does, it shouldn't hurt the card (I'd hope that a company like EVGA would test things like that).

If the automated tool doesn't work, the only way is to force a flash or get a new tool direct from EVGA if they don't post a new one.

Also, a new VBIOS was never required for the hybrid kit to work. It cleans things up in PX1, but the card works without it (from personal experience with my 3090 FTW3 with hybrid kit).

https://www.evga.com/about/contactus/

That isn't true a bios was issued to convert the 3090 FTW3 ultra to 3090 Hybrid FTW3 Ultra it changed the model so the fans  would work properly.

Then your experience runs counter to mine. Only fan1, the AIO pump that runs at 100% regardless of what programs report, would show false readings.

Edit: I still don't use a Hybrid VBIOS on my card, and I've been using the new one (add in the original that was RMA'd for high PCIE power draw) since September 2020 with the air cooled XC3 Ultra VBIOS.

Clayman31
Hello,
 
So just to be clear, I can send in my original 3090 ftw3 and get a replacement due to the power balancing issue? Anyone with this card can do that? I am in the US.

onepumpchump10
so what about ppl that go a full ekwb and backplate.  do we have to put the original parts back on.  basically even more money after spending 2k on a cark.  now hae to rebuy all new thermal pads, more paste, more coolant, and the trouble of having to drain a while system out.  all out of pocket for a card that " may" not even get the appropriate wattage????  

lobstar

Clayman31
So after you guys sent your 3090's in for a replacement with this replacement program, how long did it take for you to get a new one? From you mailing it to receiving a new one at your door.

Mine is still in transit.  They received it March 12 and it shipped March 19.  I should have it March 24.

marcvezina
 
Count on a fortnight. Obviously depending on where you reside and what shipping service you're ready to pay for

Clayman31
 
Wow. That is much longer than I expected. Hmmm. Not sure if it is worth it then if the performance isn't that much different. I use my card when I get home from work every day. I guess it is a personal choice on that front. 

lobstar

marcvezina
 
Count on a fortnight. Obviously depending on where you reside and what shipping service you're ready to pay for

This process wasn't open for changes in shipping.  I tried.
 

Gonzhilla

onepumpchump10
so what about ppl that go a full ekwb and backplate.  do we have to put the original parts back on.  basically even more money after spending 2k on a cark.  now hae to rebuy all new thermal pads, more paste, more coolant, and the trouble of having to drain a while system out.  all out of pocket for a card that " may" not even get the appropriate wattage????  

Exactly dude... I've spent probably $120 on thermal pads and paste taking my car to part and putting it back together again. Repasting it. And now I have to try to figure out how to reassemble it and waste all my thermal pads that I paid money for. And I have to pay for shipping. Straight up. I will never buy another EVGA product. (For more reasons than just this)

marcvezina

lobstar

marcvezina
 Count on a fortnight. Obviously depending on where you reside and what shipping service you're ready to pay for

This process wasn't open for changes in shipping.  I tried.
 

I am talking about the shipping from your end to EVGA

dam_j
Me:
 
Hello,
My NEW FTW3 Ultra (black lips) maxed out at 440W after the bios update (431W before the update).
Checked with FurMark / GPU-Z with an overclock of +220MHz on the core.
PCIe never goes over 78W 
 
EVGA:
 
Currently, we are only doing this optional RMA for residents within the US and Canada. For those outside of these regions, we will be forwarding your information through the proper channels until replacements are ready for your region. We unfortunately do not have an ETA on when this will be. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience.
 
Me:
 

So it´s ok for german cards that the card operates outside the PCI-specification ??

EVGA:

As of right now, only the residents within the US and Canada are eligible for this optional RMA. Those outside of these regions would need to wait for their respective regions to roll out the program in their area. Like mentioned, we have already forwarded your information to the proper channels to get this process started.




That´s the "service" why all sayd to me buy evga....

raiden2a

phroze
Anyone that has received their replacement card in the special RMA, can you check and see if they are using an upgraded VRM controller chip (only if you are pulling it apart for a waterblock anyhow)? The original was/is a UP9511. Hoping the fix was to replace that with a UP9512.
 

Just got my 3090 from the special RMA program a few hours ago.   If nobody else responds, ill let you know.  But give me a bit, I want to make sure it works before tearing it down and putting the Optimus block back on.