Hi, 
 
I am fixing to RMA my GPU for the 2nd time in under 6 month.  My first gpu died in just 4 month, the 3rd fan just quit and temps shot to 82c.
The RMA was given, and I was given a used gpu(there is signs of abuse on the cable and scratches to the back, but its only cosmetics, so I didnt mind much)  Now this card also has 100% the exact same issue as the first one.   Identical issue.  And after some research I am seeing alot of people with the same issue.  So I am thinking there is either a bad batch of cards or the entire series of that model is foobar.
 
EVGA RTX 3080 12GB XC3 Black LHR model.  I am dropping the card off at UPS as soon as they open today.  But I was wondering will EVGA maybe take pity on my bad luck and give me a different model?  or will I get the exact same one and hope 3 times is a charm?
 
 

the_Scarlet_one
You would need to go directly to EVGA with that question. Typically they won’t change the model you receive, unless they absolutely won’t get any more in or they don’t have the same model to return, and since these cards are still being made, it would be at their discretion. Talking to them is your best option.

 
K Thanks, waiting for them to open to call.  But that model seems really broken.  Many ppl have issues with the 3rd fan.