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Meaning, it is a newer version.  Whether you update or not is up to you.  My personal opinion is that you should update the bios and either perform the thermal pad mods yourself, or RMA the card to EVGA so they can send you a new one.  They will cross ship to you, so it really is a no hassle procedure.




Cool thanks, yeah already ordered the pads, but will update bios as well, cheers

Morduck1985
 
Question to EVGA_JacobF
 
I bought an EVGA GTX 1080 FTW ACX3.0 3-4 weeks ago and I'm waiting for the thermal pad mod. I also use the new updated vBIOs. Basically I'll use all the options EVGA provides to make the card safe and cool. I hope I will not have to resort to warranty service hence I will do every option EVGA gives me to make sure the card will be safe. Since I don't have the skills to install the pads I will give this responsibility to the computer store where I bought the card - they are professionals had agreed to do this for me for free and they will follow this EVGA's provided manual for installing the pads.
This manual:
 
I was thinking to use the Arctic MX-4 instead of that provided by EVGA to ensure the GPU runs even cooler in addition to the VRM and VRAM oriented thermal pads provided by EVGA and the updated vBIOS. The thing is that I don't OC my card as it is already factory OCed (that's the reason I paid extra for a FTW version) . I'm planning on running the card only on its factory default clocks speeds and voltage. Some would say that I don't need the MX-4 if I don't overclock but I thought that cooler GPU temps are always welcomed and the MX-4 doesn't cost much.
 
My question is this:
 
Can I use the Arctic MX-4 thermal paste instead of the thermal paste provided by EVGA without voiding warranty.
Or let me ask this this way: Will using a thermal paste other than that provided by EVGA void warranty?
 
 
 
Thanks in advance
 
 
 

I know you asked Jacob, but as long as you use any quality-mainstream paste that IS NOT conductive i.e. Artic Silver you are golden. I would highly recommend MX-4 as its what I used on my 980ti & my cpu.

EVGA_JacobF
New guide up that includes memory thermal pad install

 

Are the thermal pads that are being sent out going to include the VRAM pads in addition to the baseplate and backplate pads?

EVGA_JacobF
New guide up that includes memory thermal pad install
http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/thermal_pad_mod_installation_guide.pdf
 

Can't see any mention of the installation of the memory thermal pads?
Have you linked to the original one by any chance?

mikedowen

EVGA_JacobF
New guide up that includes memory thermal pad install

 

Can't see any mention of the installation of the memory thermal pads?
Have you linked to the original one by any chance?

It's steps 5 through 8....

Chloestick

mikedowen

EVGA_JacobF
New guide up that includes memory thermal pad install

 

Can't see any mention of the installation of the memory thermal pads?
Have you linked to the original one by any chance?

It's steps 5 through 8....

 
No it's not. That's for the installation of the thermal pads over the VRM area.
 
I'm talking about the VRAM (IE. memory) pads they are supposed to be including now in the kit!
 
Jacob appears to have just linked to the original installation guide that has been around for a while.
 
Quote "New guide up that includes memory thermal pad install"
 
PS. To replace the pads on the VRAM. This will involve removing the centre plate as well. Then remove the old pads, add the new ones and finally replace the centre plate.

You are mistaken mike.....

Luta Wicasa
You are mistaken mike.....

Don't think I am friend. The pads in the linked installation guide are for cooling the VRM area. The VRAM modules are under the centre plate surrounding the GPU.
 
The guide that Jacob links to is the original guide and has been around for a week or more.

As soon as you open that link is the accessory list....note the "3 x VRAM Thermal Pads" illustration.
That is followed with disassembly instructs etc.
Reading is fundamental

mikedowen

Luta Wicasa
You are mistaken mike.....

Don't think I am friend. The pads in the linked installation guide are for cooling the VRM area. The VRAM modules are under the centre plate surrounding the GPU.
 
The guide that Jacob links to is the original guide and has been around for a week or more.

 
Here, since you obviously don't read good.
 

5) Remove the baseplate and set it aside. Peel off the 8 (eight) VRAM thermal pads on the baseplate, outlined in red.
...
8) Install the included VRAM thermal pads directly to the memory chips, making sure to remove the plastic on both sides.