Oddzball3
 
How are they going to have more issues with age when the VRM is WELL within the temp limit that it is rated for, even WITH these supposed "overheating issues"? Is it going to last 3-4 years? Most likely, which is fine IMO for a graphics card lifespan. Does the card run hot? Sure, but is it ridiculously hot? No. I almost suspect half these cards that light on fire have more to do with people having other failings in their system such as improper ventilation, running to high of a overclock or other issues.

If there wan't any issue, I assure you Evga would not have addressed it at all. They are covering their ass to not get a lawsuit filed against them.
 

Oddzball3
 
Where did EVGA EVER advertise that their cards can handle overclocking **AND** a %400% longer lifespan?

Here on the main page of Evga's own website:
 
I quote "Evga ACX 3.0 means better over clocking"
 
They even offer an overclocking software that goes with the card and I quote: "The next generation of EVGA PrecisionX has arrived with . This new version of Precision is built for the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and combines the best of EVGA Precision and EVGA OC Scanner to give you never before seen overclocking features and built in automatic overclock tuning."
 
There is an image of the card with these line all over it and I quote:
 
"400% longer life span"
 
"SHP 3.0 10% cooler"
 
"Optimally designed heat sinks and fan design 13% quieter"
 
"MMCP - Memory MOSFET cooling plate 15% cooler memory 13% cooler MOSFETs", which now we know is the funniest and most ironic of them all.
 
None of these are true now including noise levels because the bios update increases the fan speed. Although people try to downplay it, it will be very much noticeable.
 

Oddzball3
 
Why is EVGA somehow responsible for people running a software even NVIDIA says not to run, for a ridiculously long amount of time AND run it at only 3-40% fan speed? Who would do something that stupid then complain about temperature issues?

Now tell me again why other brands of the same cards aren't going up in flames, when they run the same software ?
Tell me again why the same cards from other manufacturers aren't getting as hot as the Evga ones in general ?
 
Plus you didn't answer my questions in the first place.
 
Stop fanboying and see the reality.
 
I'm done arguing, because some of you seem to ignore the obvious.
 
I'm done with Evga as well and I want a full refund.

Oddzball3
God, who uses bing these days? Also, you ever see how drama explodes on the internet? Doesnt surprise me. People blow things way out of proportion and of course you get a lot of results back.

I do, with duckduck go...and google when i feel adventurous. Anyway they will show you the same pattern, spreading, and i'm well aware how a drama grow and how it'll end. EVGA will be cornered and go full damage control...sad it'll have to come to this to get a proper handling. But oh well.

khos2325
 
Here on the main page of Evga's own website:
 
I quote "Evga ACX 3.0 means better over clocking"
 
They even offer an overclocking software that goes with the card and I quote: "The next generation of EVGA PrecisionX has arrived with . This new version of Precision is built for the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and combines the best of EVGA Precision and EVGA OC Scanner to give you never before seen overclocking features and built in automatic overclock tuning."
 
There is an image of the card with these line all over it and I quote:
 
"400% longer life span"
 
"SHP 3.0 10% cooler"
 
"Optimally designed heat sinks and fan design 13% quieter"
 
"MMCP - Memory MOSFET cooling plate 15% cooler memory 13% cooler MOSFETs", which now we know is the funniest and most ironic of them all.
 
None of these are true now including noise levels because the bios update increases the fan speed. Although people try to downplay it, it will be very much noticeable.
 

Oddzball3
 
Why is EVGA somehow responsible for people running a software even NVIDIA says not to run, for a ridiculously long amount of time AND run it at only 3-40% fan speed? Who would do something that stupid then complain about temperature issues?

Now tell me again why other brands of the same cards aren't going up in flames, when they run the same software ?
Tell me again why the same cards from other manufacturers aren't getting as hot as the Evga ones in general ?
 
Plus you didn't answer my questions in the first place.
 
Stop fanboying and see the reality.
 
I'm done arguing, because some of you seem to ignore the obvious.
 
I'm done with Evga as well and I want a full refund.

Its a %400 increase of the lifespan of the FANS because they use double ball bearings. Jesus really? You seriously thought they meant life of the VIDEO card?

milanovic
Any comments on this?
 
reddit .com/r/nvidia/comments/5aqjvb/so_i_disassembled_my_two_evga_gtx_1080_ftws/
 
 

 That is just great, one thing behind another >.>

Oddzball3

khos2325
 
Here on the main page of Evga's own website:
 
I quote "Evga ACX 3.0 means better over clocking"
 
They even offer an overclocking software that goes with the card and I quote: "The next generation of EVGA PrecisionX has arrived with . This new version of Precision is built for the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and combines the best of EVGA Precision and EVGA OC Scanner to give you never before seen overclocking features and built in automatic overclock tuning."
 
There is an image of the card with these line all over it and I quote:
 
"400% longer life span"
 
"SHP 3.0 10% cooler"
 
"Optimally designed heat sinks and fan design 13% quieter"
 
"MMCP - Memory MOSFET cooling plate 15% cooler memory 13% cooler MOSFETs", which now we know is the funniest and most ironic of them all.
 
None of these are true now including noise levels because the bios update increases the fan speed. Although people try to downplay it, it will be very much noticeable.
 

Oddzball3
 
Why is EVGA somehow responsible for people running a software even NVIDIA says not to run, for a ridiculously long amount of time AND run it at only 3-40% fan speed? Who would do something that stupid then complain about temperature issues?

Now tell me again why other brands of the same cards aren't going up in flames, when they run the same software ?
Tell me again why the same cards from other manufacturers aren't getting as hot as the Evga ones in general ?
 
Plus you didn't answer my questions in the first place.
 
Stop fanboying and see the reality.
 
I'm done arguing, because some of you seem to ignore the obvious.
 
I'm done with Evga as well and I want a full refund.

Its a %400 increase of the lifespan of the FANS because they use double ball bearings. Jesus really? You seriously thought they meant life of the VIDEO card?

If you don't get that better fans reduce the temps resulting in the increase of the life of the GPU, then you are either mentally challenged or trying too hard. 400% longer life span means the card has longer life span, because if your fans die then your card overheats and dies as well.
 
Tell me why would you need a fan that has 400% longer life span, when your memory dies? Your fans keep running when your card is unusable, BIG DEAL.
 
What about the rest ? Backplate that keeps the memory cooler while the backplate is actually doing the opposite, and ...
 
You didn't address any of my points, and now you're just playing you know what.
 
Please stop embarrassing yourself bud.
 
I'm not gonna waste anymore of my time. You're so ignorant that it gave me a headache.

khos2325

Oddzball3

khos2325
 
Here on the main page of Evga's own website:
 
I quote "Evga ACX 3.0 means better over clocking"
 
They even offer an overclocking software that goes with the card and I quote: "The next generation of EVGA PrecisionX has arrived with . This new version of Precision is built for the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and combines the best of EVGA Precision and EVGA OC Scanner to give you never before seen overclocking features and built in automatic overclock tuning."
 
There is an image of the card with these line all over it and I quote:
 
"400% longer life span"
 
"SHP 3.0 10% cooler"
 
"Optimally designed heat sinks and fan design 13% quieter"
 
"MMCP - Memory MOSFET cooling plate 15% cooler memory 13% cooler MOSFETs", which now we know is the funniest and most ironic of them all.
 
None of these are true now including noise levels because the bios update increases the fan speed. Although people try to downplay it, it will be very much noticeable.
 

Oddzball3
 
Why is EVGA somehow responsible for people running a software even NVIDIA says not to run, for a ridiculously long amount of time AND run it at only 3-40% fan speed? Who would do something that stupid then complain about temperature issues?

Now tell me again why other brands of the same cards aren't going up in flames, when they run the same software ?
Tell me again why the same cards from other manufacturers aren't getting as hot as the Evga ones in general ?
 
Plus you didn't answer my questions in the first place.
 
Stop fanboying and see the reality.
 
I'm done arguing, because some of you seem to ignore the obvious.
 
I'm done with Evga as well and I want a full refund.

Its a %400 increase of the lifespan of the FANS because they use double ball bearings. Jesus really? You seriously thought they meant life of the VIDEO card?

If you don't get that better fans reduce the temps resulting in the increase of the life of the GPU, then you are either mentally challenged or trying too hard. 400% longer life span means the card has longer life span, because if your fans die then your card overheats and dies as well.
 
Tell me why would you need a fan that has 400% longer life span, when your memory dies? Your fans keep running when your card is unusable, BIG DEAL.
 
What about the rest ? Backplate that keeps the memory cooler while the backplate is actually doing the opposite, and ...
 
You didn't address any of my points, and now you're just playing you know what.
 
Please stop embarrassing yourself bud.
 
I'm not gonna waste anymore of my time. You're so ignorant that it gave me a headache.

Nah man. That advertised 400% longer life span refers only to the fans.
And yes, it is a big deal if you take into consideration some people have them always running at high speeds.
If you run a fan at full speed, that isn't dual bearing or fluid bearing, it'll last 2 years, 3 at most before it starts showing signs of wear and be less effective.

I just got off the phone with Evga regarding the thermal issue and wanting to get a replacement card that will have thermal pads and the vbios update.
I apologize in advance if this question is dumb. They told me there is no guarantee of getting a brand new card as a replacement. It maybe be from a stored returned card that has been used. They check it to meet factory standards.
I havent done any type of RMA on PC parts ever. This is my first build. Is it unfair and unreasonable of me to want a brand new card replacement from EVGA as solution?
While the refurbished cards are inspected, I cant be certain what these cards have been through and how much usage they have been put under. I want my rig to last for a long time. I just dont think its acceptable. But I haven't dealt with RMA and maybe not forgetting some basic understanding here. lol
Would like to hear from you guys/gals.

Not good news for everyone, but also for me who is still waiting in step-up to get a 1080. Looks like it will be awhile yet longer.

acebb6
I just got off the phone with Evga regarding the thermal issue and wanting to get a replacement card that will have thermal pads and the vbios update.
I apologize in advance if this question is dumb. They told me there is no guarantee of getting a brand new card as a replacement. It maybe be from a stored returned card that has been used. They check it to meet factory standards.
I havent done any type of RMA on PC parts ever. This is my first build. Is it unfair and unreasonable of me to want a brand new card replacement from EVGA as solution?
While the refurbished cards are inspected, I cant be certain what these cards have been through and how much usage they have been put under. I want my rig to last for a long time. I just dont think its acceptable. But I haven't dealt with RMA and maybe not forgetting some basic understanding here. lol
Would like to hear from you guys/gals.

Depends on your country/state law if you can demand a brand new card.
But this is standard practice between companies, they'll send you a refurbished product that has been tested.

milanovic
I wouldn't be surprised if FTW cards become out of stock thanks to RMA wave which is about just to start. A couple of days ago while I was gaming my screen went black and GPU's fans went on 100% RPM. No matter how long I waited they were just spinning while the screen was just black. Reboot fixed my issue but that definitely could be caused by high VRM temps.
 
ps. Another sample: imgur .com/a/elro3

What's wrong with that one? Everything makes contact.

acebb6
I just got off the phone with Evga regarding the thermal issue and wanting to get a replacement card that will have thermal pads and the vbios update.
I apologize in advance if this question is dumb. They told me there is no guarantee of getting a brand new card as a replacement. It maybe be from a stored returned card that has been used. They check it to meet factory standards.
I havent done any type of RMA on PC parts ever. This is my first build. Is it unfair and unreasonable of me to want a brand new card replacement from EVGA as solution?
While the refurbished cards are inspected, I cant be certain what these cards have been through and how much usage they have been put under. I want my rig to last for a long time. I just dont think its acceptable. But I haven't dealt with RMA and maybe not forgetting some basic understanding here. lol
Would like to hear from you guys/gals.

Just order the thermal pads and install them, it is no big deal. 

acebb6
Im from the US. Its standard practice? Ok Thanks for replying. I guess I cant even be mad at that. But disappointing nonetheless. 

Yep, I understand it perfectly.
I've used the RMA several times with different companies and always received refurbs.
Kinda sucks, especially when we really don't know what it has gone through, like you said.

acebb6

dyceskynes

acebb6
I just got off the phone with Evga regarding the thermal issue and wanting to get a replacement card that will have thermal pads and the vbios update.
I apologize in advance if this question is dumb. They told me there is no guarantee of getting a brand new card as a replacement. It maybe be from a stored returned card that has been used. They check it to meet factory standards.
I havent done any type of RMA on PC parts ever. This is my first build. Is it unfair and unreasonable of me to want a brand new card replacement from EVGA as solution?
While the refurbished cards are inspected, I cant be certain what these cards have been through and how much usage they have been put under. I want my rig to last for a long time. I just dont think its acceptable. But I haven't dealt with RMA and maybe not forgetting some basic understanding here. lol
Would like to hear from you guys/gals.

Just order the thermal pads and install them, it is no big deal. 

I havent had any of the stated issues of black screens or crazy temps. Should I still bother. 
Didnt want to get a surprise down the road.

I'm in the same boat as you. I'll do it just for peace of mind.

brokencross

What's wrong with that one? Everything makes contact.

was thinking the same, but read some descriptions on it, thermal compound on core itself was little dry. crumbly even. that seems like an old & expired thermal compound stuff.

relevance

brokencross

What's wrong with that one? Everything makes contact.

was thinking the same, but read some descriptions on it, thermal compound on core itself was little dry. crumbly even. that seems like an old & expired thermal compound stuff.

Heat cycles do that to thermal compound. As long as its transferring the heat its fine.
At this point people are just nitpicking.

EVGA_JacobF

FscuderiaX
 
 
Also I would like to request the thermal pads for my 1070 SC Black Edition.  The link from earlier stated I do not have a qualifying product.  How can I go about getting them?  Thanks again.

Try now.
 
Only update on BIOS is fan profile.

Hey Jacob!
Questions, do you know if I'll be able step up to  a 1080 Ti if it releases within 3 months if I purchase an EVGA GTX 1080 ACX 3.0 from B&H Photo? Also, I'm pretty sure they have the models without the thermal pads so if I ask EVGA for an advanced replacement, will they send me a brand new GTX 1080 or a refurb?