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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 05:14:01
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In your experience, do they add all the eligible step up card on day one or do they slowly trickle in models through the coming months.
In the past, it has been relatively close to release date. Each launch is different of course.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 08:17:05
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unfortunately, I only have 2 days left to initiate my step-up, so I'm afraid that I wont be eligible and make it, should they even include step ups for to 1080ti :(
now im sad.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 08:23:24
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I feel for you lbbanez, i'm pretty much in the same boat also I've only got three more days in my step up. Hopefully they will put it on the step up before then.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 08:29:24
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From previous step ups, what versions are released For step up?
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:16:19
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My FTW2 which I ordered before the Ti announcement is scheduled to arrive today. I have submitted an RMA to Newegg to return it now I'm debating on keeping it and using it and just getting in the queue for the FE 1080Ti. I know its ultimately my decision I'm just afraid that I paid $679 for a card and won't be able to get in on a step up. Just need a little advice. Should I keep it and use it till I can step up which is ultimately what I would rather do than have to deal with spamming F5 on friday trying to get one elsewhere as I really would like to stay with EVGA.
Just looking for someone to talk me off the ledge because I'm seriously losing sleep over this!
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:23:18
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My FTW2 which I ordered before the Ti announcement is scheduled to arrive today. I have submitted an RMA to Newegg to return it now I'm debating on keeping it and using it and just getting in the queue for the FE 1080Ti. I know its ultimately my decision I'm just afraid that I paid $679 for a card and won't be able to get in on a step up. Just need a little advice. Should I keep it and use it till I can step up which is ultimately what I would rather do than have to deal with spamming F5 on friday trying to get one elsewhere as I really would like to stay with EVGA.
Just looking for someone to talk me off the ledge because I'm seriously losing sleep over this!
If you can live without a GPU until May, why not just return it, use that money and spend a bit more for the FTW3 that comes out in May? The FTW3 won't be in a step up I believe. (Heavily influenced by what Scarlet_Tech posts).
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:29:42
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tke899
My FTW2 which I ordered before the Ti announcement is scheduled to arrive today. I have submitted an RMA to Newegg to return it now I'm debating on keeping it and using it and just getting in the queue for the FE 1080Ti. I know its ultimately my decision I'm just afraid that I paid $679 for a card and won't be able to get in on a step up. Just need a little advice. Should I keep it and use it till I can step up which is ultimately what I would rather do than have to deal with spamming F5 on friday trying to get one elsewhere as I really would like to stay with EVGA.
Just looking for someone to talk me off the ledge because I'm seriously losing sleep over this!
If you can live without a GPU until May, why not just return it, use that money and spend a bit more for the FTW3 that comes out in May? The FTW3 won't be in a step up I believe. (Heavily influenced by what Scarlet_Tech posts).
Honestly I would rather not wait a rumored 3 more months for a new card. The only reason I was even going to return it is because I paid full price for it. Finding out now that the step up will use my invoice price of $679 towards a stepup I would be perfectly fine with a FE 1080Ti. I know it's been confirmed that the 1080Ti will be on the setup list at some point however am I taking a risk keeping the card knowing full well I paid only $20 less than a Ti will cost come friday?
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:33:31
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My FTW2 which I ordered before the Ti announcement is scheduled to arrive today. I have submitted an RMA to Newegg to return it now I'm debating on keeping it and using it and just getting in the queue for the FE 1080Ti. I know its ultimately my decision I'm just afraid that I paid $679 for a card and won't be able to get in on a step up. Just need a little advice. Should I keep it and use it till I can step up which is ultimately what I would rather do than have to deal with spamming F5 on friday trying to get one elsewhere as I really would like to stay with EVGA.
Just looking for someone to talk me off the ledge because I'm seriously losing sleep over this!
If you can live without a GPU until May, why not just return it, use that money and spend a bit more for the FTW3 that comes out in May? The FTW3 won't be in a step up I believe. (Heavily influenced by what Scarlet_Tech posts).
Honestly I would rather not wait a rumored 3 more months for a new card. The only reason I was even going to return it is because I paid full price for it. Finding out now that the step up will use my invoice price of $679 towards a stepup I would be perfectly fine with a FE 1080Ti. I know it's been confirmed that the 1080Ti will be on the setup list at some point however am I taking a risk keeping the card knowing full well I paid only $20 less than a Ti will cost come friday?
Up to you at this point. If I were you, I'd just pay the difference no problem between your FTW2 and the TI. I believe there will be different versions of the TI in the step up, also, wait last minute on your 90 days to see EVGA adds any different variances of the 1080ti. We know the FE will be there (nothing wrong with FE) and I believe maybe a gaming, and hopefully a SC one (using a 1080 SC myself).
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:48:06
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tke899
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tke899
My FTW2 which I ordered before the Ti announcement is scheduled to arrive today. I have submitted an RMA to Newegg to return it now I'm debating on keeping it and using it and just getting in the queue for the FE 1080Ti. I know its ultimately my decision I'm just afraid that I paid $679 for a card and won't be able to get in on a step up. Just need a little advice. Should I keep it and use it till I can step up which is ultimately what I would rather do than have to deal with spamming F5 on friday trying to get one elsewhere as I really would like to stay with EVGA.
Just looking for someone to talk me off the ledge because I'm seriously losing sleep over this!
If you can live without a GPU until May, why not just return it, use that money and spend a bit more for the FTW3 that comes out in May? The FTW3 won't be in a step up I believe. (Heavily influenced by what Scarlet_Tech posts).
Honestly I would rather not wait a rumored 3 more months for a new card. The only reason I was even going to return it is because I paid full price for it. Finding out now that the step up will use my invoice price of $679 towards a stepup I would be perfectly fine with a FE 1080Ti. I know it's been confirmed that the 1080Ti will be on the setup list at some point however am I taking a risk keeping the card knowing full well I paid only $20 less than a Ti will cost come friday?
Up to you at this point. If I were you, I'd just pay the difference no problem between your FTW2 and the TI. I believe there will be different versions of the TI in the step up, also, wait last minute on your 90 days to see EVGA adds any different variances of the 1080ti. We know the FE will be there (nothing wrong with FE) and I believe maybe a gaming, and hopefully a SC one (using a 1080 SC myself).
Meaning you think it's a pretty safe bet just using the FTW2 until the 1080ti is put in the stepup list? The only gamble it seems I would be taking is that the Ti won't be added to the list before my 90 days is up.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:48:43
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From previous step ups, what versions are released For step up?
Founders edition, Evga blower edition, and EVGA ACX style card.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 13:50:16
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Meaning you think it's a pretty safe bet just using the FTW2 until the 1080ti is put in the stepup list? The only gamble it seems I would be taking is that the Ti won't be added to the list before my 90 days is up.
EVGA has never waited 90 days to add the cards to the list.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 14:00:57
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Hey scar, slightly off topic
but are the FE versions typically compatible with the aftermarket hybrid cooler, or only the EVGA blower style?
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 14:54:31
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Hey scar, slightly off topic
but are the FE versions typically compatible with the aftermarket hybrid cooler, or only the EVGA blower style?
The 1080 had a kit for the founders card as well, but the shroud had to be replaced with the hybrid shroud so that the hoses could pass through without modifying the stock shroud.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 15:06:28
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No that's fine. Mostly i was concerned about the screw holes and the blower fan. Main reason I couldn't put a hybrid cooler on my ACX 2.0 980 Ti was because it didn't have the blower fan. So if the FE comes available first, I'll probably shoot for that one. Then patiently wait for the Hybrid cooler upgrade kit lel.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 15:15:21
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Thanks for the input. I think I will just bite the bullet and wait for the step up to get added and enjoy the 1080 until then. Looking forward to the ti but the 1080 will get a workout till then.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 16:16:31
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At least with step up when your in Queue for the 1080Ti you have a 1080 for the time being instead of nothing xD
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 16:22:08
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At least with step up when your in Queue for the 1080Ti you have a 1080 for the time being instead of nothing xD
So true, enjoy my less then 14 day old 1080 SC2 ICX LOL
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 16:33:21
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tke899
Meaning you think it's a pretty safe bet just using the FTW2 until the 1080ti is put in the stepup list? The only gamble it seems I would be taking is that the Ti won't be added to the list before my 90 days is up.
EVGA has never waited 90 days to add the cards to the list.
how long is the longest you have seen them take? I currently have 36 days left on my step up. So i am hoping that is enough time for them to add acx coolers, or at least have the option for FE step up.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 16:42:37
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how long is the longest you have seen them take? I currently have 36 days left on my step up. So i am hoping that is enough time for them to add acx coolers, or at least have the option for FE step up.
Best I can say is, not long.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 17:06:22
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Hopefully the lack of iCX cards in stepup is due to them being in short supply due to all the upgrades. I expect the 1080Ti won't have the same stock issues. Luckily I have almost 85 days to stepup since my iCX upgrade just shipped Friday.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 17:06:39
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Anyone remember how long it was from FE release of 1080 to ACX versions came out? Also, I assume most will hold out ffom stepping up to FE version in hopes for ACX?
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 17:42:24
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Hey Scarlet, or anybody who can verify whether I'm in the right spot at the moment! My card was purchased on 1/12. I went ahead and registered my 1080 GTX FTW and then uploaded my invoice picture. I also purchased the $30 extended warranty.
Back up to speed: I went into Member > My Products > Details
Saw the following: "Start a new Step-Up. Days Left 37"
I'm assuming at this point I'm in a good position to start the step-up when I see the 1080 TI or even the 1080 TI FTW!! is added. What's the best way to keep track on this? I'm new to this website! Thank you all for your help!
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 17:45:22
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I'm at 24 days now. Please god help me.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 17:50:10
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Hey Scarlet, or anybody who can verify whether I'm in the right spot at the moment! My card was purchased on 1/12. I went ahead and registered my 1080 GTX FTW and then uploaded my invoice picture. I also purchased the $30 extended warranty.
Back up to speed: I went into Member > My Products > Details
Saw the following: "Start a new Step-Up. Days Left 37"
I'm assuming at this point I'm in a good position to start the step-up when I see the 1080 TI or even the 1080 TI FTW!! is added. What's the best way to keep track on this? I'm new to this website! Thank you all for your help!
Just keep checking www.evga.com/support/stepup and watch for the list to be updated to show the Ti. Scroll down until you find the list, as it is the best place to see what is available. Welcome to the site also. :-D
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/06 19:23:13
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Have until 24th to step up to a Founder's, then I'll be adding the EK block. I got a 1080 Hybrid at the end of Dec and have loved it compared to all-air, so I'm even more excited to go full water.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/07 07:48:17
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Have until 24th to step up to a Founder's, then I'll be adding the EK block. I got a 1080 Hybrid at the end of Dec and have loved it compared to all-air, so I'm even more excited to go full water.
I was excited for full water too.. 1200$cad later of watercooling components Q_Q I keep telling myself its worth it p.s. I'm lying to myself 
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/07 16:19:53
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Sorry if this has been asked and I missed it...
Is it possible to stepup from a 1070 ACX to the 1070 iCX and then stepup again to a 1080Ti? In other words can you step up form a 1070 to a 1080Ti?
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/07 16:40:58
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Skavage
Sorry if this has been asked and I missed it...
Is it possible to stepup from a 1070 ACX to the 1070 iCX and then stepup again to a 1080Ti? In other words can you step up form a 1070 to a 1080Ti?
In the past, you have not been able to step up from a step up card. If the iCX Cooler thing is a special promo, i don't know. Based on other conversations in the thread, it seems as thought it will be possible.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/07 17:25:06
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I do know it's possible to step up from an ACX to iCX and then the Ti. I guess what I am really asking is if I can step up from a 1070 to a 1080Ti.
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Re: Step up program 1080ti
2017/03/07 17:45:38
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Skavage
Sorry if this has been asked and I missed it...
Is it possible to stepup from a 1070 ACX to the 1070 iCX and then stepup again to a 1080Ti? In other words can you step up form a 1070 to a 1080Ti?
Www.evga.com/icxupgrade. It states that it opens a brand new 90 day window for step up. If it opens the window, that means you can step up. The icx upgrade program is not a step up, it is a different upgrade. They have never done this in the past. Basically, once yku complete the icx upgrade, they made it so yku can get to the 1080ti.
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