https://ibb.co/z70Jt89 not sure if this link works well.
Looks like this is the only thing that I will be missing, the thing with the spring screws you were talking about. The disassembly of the 3080 Ti Ultra is sooooooooo much easier than the Hydro Copper! I also need some 2.5 Thermal tape. Cant really see any other differences in the design. 
 
 

fixed that photo for you
 
Sent you a PM

 
Thermal pads:
 
Thickness & hardness (compress ability) -- is critical
 
The heatsink Must make contact with the GPU die, thermal paste Must cover the entire GPU die.
 
Unlike the CPU, that is NOT a heat spreader on the GPU, that is the actual die (chip)
 
You must keep the heatsink flat/level with the GPU die & not let it get crooked as you want full contact.
 
Hard pads will not let the GPU make contact, they will not compress
 
Thick pads ... prevent contact
 
Thin pads will never get contact or any compression & will not transfer heat. 
 
The best testing it a trial assembly to make sure contact is being made.
 
(ANSWER to) - What are the thermal pad sizes for my 30 series graphics card?

Awesome. I'll dig into the research. Benefit of ordering from Alibaba is that I have time to figure out a strategy before the parts come 😂🤞

3080/3080Ti
Cooler:
Width: 6.5mm Length: 7.7mm Thickness: 2.75mm QTY: 1
Width: 14mm Length: 53mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 2
Width: 14mm Length: 37.5mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 12mm Length: 15mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 5mm Length: 110mm Thickness: 2.5mm QTY: 1

Here are the specs that I see for the 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra. I'm curious if someone could explain what is what. I'll try to post a picture of the board so that we have a reference to # the parts.

(it'll be on the next post because my phone doesn't like this page much.)

Front View

Back View

 
Now, it doesn't say anything about a back plate on the 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra, but it does mention it in the 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra.
 
Would it be overkill to place thermal protection on this back plate? 
 
Another thought going through my head would be if there is a specific thermal paste we are using on the GPU itself, or standard Thermal paste will do?

I'm sure once I get this metal heat sink off the board from the hydro build I'll see what needs to be covered, but for now just getting the ideas.

The metal heat sink is a bit tough to remove. I am thinking that a little warmth could assist me in removing it. I don't want to put too much pressure on the board for fear of breaking it. So I'm taking my time and again, thinking it out.

MidgetMania
I'm sure once I get this metal heat sink off the board from the hydro build I'll see what needs to be covered, but for now just getting the ideas.

The metal heat sink is a bit tough to remove. I am thinking that a little warmth could assist me in removing it. I don't want to put too much pressure on the board for fear of breaking it. So I'm taking my time and again, thinking it out.

 
wrap that hydro card in a heating pad for about 2 - 3 hours
 
there are other ways, but the heating pad should never get warm enough to cause any issues. 
 
Never use an oven that is used for Food, think heavy metals & other nasty stuff
 
This should give you a better idea of what is involved EVGA GeForce RTX 3090/3080 FTW3 HYBRID Kit Installation Guide
 
 

MidgetMania
3080/3080Ti
Cooler:
Width: 6.5mm Length: 7.7mm Thickness: 2.75mm QTY: 1
Width: 14mm Length: 53mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 2
Width: 14mm Length: 37.5mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 12mm Length: 15mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 5mm Length: 110mm Thickness: 2.5mm QTY: 1

Here are the specs that I see for the 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra. I'm curious if someone could explain what is what. I'll try to post a picture of the board so that we have a reference to # the parts.

(it'll be on the next post because my phone doesn't like this page much.)

correct
 
Look up (web search) a few 3080Ti FTW3 reviews, some show the card disassembled
 
these have a removed air cooler
https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/3587546
 
https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/3508498
 
 
 

MidgetMania
Front View

Back View

 
Now, it doesn't say anything about a back plate on the 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra, but it does mention it in the 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra.
 
Would it be overkill to place thermal protection on this back plate? 
 
Another thought going through my head would be if there is a specific thermal paste we are using on the GPU itself, or standard Thermal paste will do?

Look over these threads:


PRO-TIP Converting your card to a Hybrid? Reuse the thermal pads on backplate lower temps 
 
Honeywell PTM7950 is proven best, hard to find genuine product & not as cheap as paste
Looks like my 4090 is already getting bad after only a year. =\

check this post from link above: https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/3624045