HawkOculus
Got my block. All screws are fine and the acrylic is intact. However, it looks like the OLED module screen was sneezed on before it left the factory. Don’t think it has a sticker on the screen either. The module is also lopsided depending on how you look at the block. Highly annoying considering the price of this thing.

Edit: Nvm it was a sticker....lmao
The OLED module is indeed lopsided though. Bizarre.

 

dwexpress
Been to long since my old job as a diesel mechanic or construction equipment mechanic back in my Army Days.

HOOAH!

HawkOculus

dhall243
I should have bought a lottery ticket

As in your block isn’t broken? lmao

My block was fine, considering I live on the other side of the country, i figured i was going to get mine in a thousand pieces. But that oled screen bracket is stupid flimsy, it almost makes me question if anyone on this side of the world has looked at it yet. They need to go back and add another screw to the top by the screen in a bad way. Ill be putting mine on tomorrow, Ill let you all know if it stabilizes it. 

AHowes
My block is broke as well same way.. going to hit the hardware store to fix it.. as I dont want to delay my build cause of it..

Should I bother to inform evga about it anyways so they can mark it on my account?

Please give us a call as soon as you can. 888 881 3842

dwexpress
So after determining that these little screws that hold on the OLED are a M3 thread i went to Lowes and got some longer M3 screws that were in the Hydro Copper and replaced them. Now the hydro copper that was going in for RMA i have been able to fix with the longer screws even though the block was broken out. Even the new block i received that wasn't broke i put the longer screws in just to keep from breaking in the future.  The threads in the block are deep enough they just didn't use long enough screws. I ended up using M3-.50 x 8 screws. Photo's attached. As far as the tool for removing the original screws they are an Allen wrench size 2,0-5/64"

Thanks for the info!!! Much appreciated.

Hit Home Depot and grabbed a 2 pack of stainless M3 0.5mm x 8mm flat head machine screws and a pack 3 pack of M3 0.5mm x 8mm socket cap screws since they were black to match.

Ended up using the black socket cap head screws since they were black even though they rest above the surface and stick out. Looks industrial so goes with the look hehe.

Now to tear apart the system for the new build!

dwexpress

AHowes

dwexpress
So after determining that these little screws that hold on the OLED are a M3 thread i went to Lowes and got some longer M3 screws that were in the Hydro Copper and replaced them. Now the hydro copper that was going in for RMA i have been able to fix with the longer screws even though the block was broken out. Even the new block i received that wasn't broke i put the longer screws in just to keep from breaking in the future.  The threads in the block are deep enough they just didn't use long enough screws. I ended up using M3-.50 x 8 screws. Photo's attached. As far as the tool for removing the original screws they are an Allen wrench size 2,0-5/64"

Thanks for the info!!! Much appreciated.

Hit Home Depot and grabbed a 2 pack of stainless M3 0.5mm x 8mm flat head machine screws and a pack 3 pack of M3 0.5mm x 8mm socket cap screws since they were black to match.

Ended up using the black socket cap head screws since they were black even though they rest above the surface and stick out. Looks industrial so goes with the look hehe.

Now to tear apart the system for the new build!

Good deal, glad the info made it easier for you. I'm out road tripin from Illinois to Florida to Nevada then back to Illinois. I'm very disturbed people are knocking me down in 3Dmark scores while I'm not home to defend my honor, but look out when I get back.

Hehe

Evga has contacted me and there trying to see if they can get it to me tomorrow (sat). If so it's worth a shot.

AHowes
They said it.was for Sat delivery but just checked the tracking today and shows Monday. :/

My build is now waiting for the block as thats the next step.. dont think I can hold off all weekend.

I thought you had the block?

AHowes

dwexpress

AHowes
They said it.was for Sat delivery but just checked the tracking today and shows Monday. :/

My build is now waiting for the block as thats the next step.. dont think I can hold off all weekend.

I thought you had the block?

I do and am all set.. but they insisted on sending a new one and I agreed as he stated they could get it to me the next day Sat as I'd be ready for it then and it wouldnt hold up the build.

So are they wanting you to send yours back?
I was going to but decided the chipped block with the longer screw was stronger then a non chipped block with a short factory screw. Plus with as many that are being received chipped who's to say you won't get another one that's chipped and even my second one came in good condition no problems but I removed the short screws and put in longer ones anyway just to prevent the problem from happening.

i have not opened mine yet. I thoughtI would’ve been chilling by now.

@ AHowes Great PR scores. Good to see you got things worked out. DarrKnight10 right¿

No, not yet. I got next day delivery on Thursday and they didn’t ship til yesterday evening. Monday delivery. I got the 800 sitting in a box unopened and I stole a 450 on eBay The other day. I,m taxiing on the runway.

Yep. I got the 24v, temp probe, and unit for 527usd. Lol. I made an offer. She says yes. 6 months old. I had to make a try at it. Plus shipping. Crazy huh? I,m just waiting on Koolance for the stuff to make it work. Mine could be dead in the water too. I wait.

Managed to drag my butt with my build over the weekend so I could wait for the new rma block delivered early this morning.

It's good! :)

Like others.. I'll slap the longer screws on right away.

Zeddivile
I haven't had the opportunity to open and check my RMA'd block but I need to get the original shipped. Maybe I can get it done this afternoon.  Once the Block is mounted it seems like a non issue as long as the crack doesn't travel and obvs no leaks. I will also replace screws but for now the block will live on the shelf until mid September. Who knows maybe there will be some RTX killer apps out by then.