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2020/07/12 14:44:02 (permalink)
Are these anything to be worried about?  Thermal pads going bad already?  I tried to wipe it off but it doesn't wipe.

post edited by Velcade - 2020/07/12 14:48:46

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/12 14:54:04 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Velcade 2020/07/12 14:55:48
Not at all.  Just some seepage from the pads.  We all get them so no worries on that end.

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/12 14:56:24 (permalink)
Thanks!  That makes me feel a little better.
 
It's been a great card, I'd hate to think it was heading down hill so quickly.

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/12 15:25:40 (permalink)
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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/12 18:14:01 (permalink)
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And the most often asked question is ...

Why, has EVGA not fixed an issue that causes bad press all over the net for a decade plus?

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/12 19:48:41 (permalink)
Hi,
 
This is thermal grease from the thermal pads.  It is non conductive for the PCB.  You can remove it with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.
 
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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/13 00:19:05 (permalink)
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Why, has EVGA not fixed an issue that causes bad press all over the net for a decade plus?

Do you have any idea how to fix that? :)
 
I know only one - do not make backplate with holes, like everyone around do. But it is not actually "fixing" the issue but never showing it :)

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/13 04:28:57 (permalink)
Is it really an issue that needs "fixed" when you realize it's normal and not harmful?

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/13 04:46:13 (permalink)
I thought there was a sticky on this.....seen it far too many times here

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Re: Oil spots on my backplate [2080 ti FTW3 hybrid] 2020/07/13 05:50:50 (permalink)
At first glance, I thought it was grease from fingers left on the card or something. Also, good to know since I have the same card.

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