Hi, so essentially i just opened up my 3080 to install into my system, however when i looked at it while it was in my case, i noticed there was a scuff mark? at first i thought it was some sort of residue or something and tried rubbing it off with a microfiber and nope. The material is definitely scuffed or something.
 
I'm super bummed because I'm pretty ocd about stuff like that, especially when i spend so much $$$ i was looking forward to using this thing...
 
 
 
is it worth trying to get an RMA?
 

https://imgur.com/a/Nz3wDGY

Did your old card have the same markings?

My thoughts exactly....
 
at certain angles the thing is damn near invisible. but when i saw it, I cannot unsee it.

Got it directly from EVGA via queue notification, brand new...

Theprototypex1
Got it directly from EVGA via queue notification, brand new...

Is the card working correctly? Was there no protective film on the card? I would write a support ticket asking if maybe you got a used card.

Theprototypex1
The Card is working correctly and the film protector is off. looks like it could be a factory defect.
 
I really hope i didnt spend that much on a used card :/
 
The card is back in the box now, submitting a support ticket and hopefully they can help me out.

It sounds like someone in the warehouse might have made a mistake let evga support try to resolve the issue. At least you have a 3080 ftw3.

What kind of port royal score are you getting? I would not give up a card with a good chip.

Hoggle
I would be making sure it's not a plastic film. I had a card that I thought I had removed all the film from but found some that I had almost missed missed over the RGB.
 
As for an RMA if the card is new it should be replaced with a brand new one so no risk of getting a used one and it's not like the wait for an return will be months like the queue system.

I concur.....tho I tend to be on the "meh, it works as intended" side of the fence....I admit...the aesthetics don't matter too much for me..especially on an item I RARELY see/look at ...(don't get me
wrong, I understand your irritation .......)
 

I'm definitely grateful that I have one. I just spent a lot of money and just expected a product that was without physical flaws like everybody else's. Plus I'm sure it will hurt the resale value when I inevitably sell it in a few years. I just really hope I don't end up getting a used one now once the RMA goes through.

Hahaha "(in terms of ...most things)" no worries, your side of the coin is completely understandable as well. Function over form

I was debating with myself if it was even worth the hassle, but knowing me, it would bother me knowing that it has an imperfection. (Doesn't help that my PC is on my desk right next to me, so id be looking at it alot) I'm cursed with caring about such things!!

Moving to Warranty Questions section

jaredbyoung

Theprototypex1
The Card is working correctly and the film protector is off. looks like it could be a factory defect.
 
I really hope i didnt spend that much on a used card :/
 
The card is back in the box now, submitting a support ticket and hopefully they can help me out.

Did you peel the plastic off?
 
Either way this is an easy one for EVGA. Contact them and I'm sure you'll find a solution.

x2, did you check if there is film on the shroud?
and was the film protector on the card when you took it out of the box?
 

Theprototypex1
Yeah just took it out to triple check and there is no film, the material itself is stained / scuffed unfortunately. & they had no shrouds left so I have to send my card in. Oh well :(

Well that's super odd. You had to check if the plastic film was there so I assume that means that you didn't peel it off or don't remember doing so. If you didn't peel it off and it wasn't there then... well I don't know. That's odd. 

scratch at it with fingernail if there is nothinhg i would just get the plastic peice