firerx
Jacob,
Are the 3090's FTW3's affected also, or is the solution already addressed on them.
 

3090 FTW is not affected.

There have been confirmed reports of CTD with XC3 Ultra, I had an order for this card on Amazon but I just canceled it this morning. At this point, there's so much going wrong with this launch that has turned me off on adopting early. I decided to wait to see what the 3070 and Big Navi have to offer and let the partners figure it out and fix their issues before buying. Hoping that I can get an upgrade before Cyberpunk 2077, but if not, at least I'll appreciate the upgrade more when I do!

Mr.Gisoid
Actually Hardcore Overclocking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFKS8jNNh0

What is concerning is why is EVGA communicating "POSCAPs"?
Is it cause they are reading in too much what the internet is saying?
Or is this not the real real reason why the GPU's are crashing when auto bios OC is applied.

EVGA should talk to their engineers more and give a proper break down, then wrongly communicate the issue on hand.

Nisco3000

Mr.Gisoid

What is concerning is why is EVGA communicating "POSCAPs"?
Is it cause they are reading in too much what the internet is saying?
Or is this not the real real reason why the GPU's are crashing when auto bios OC is applied.

EVGA should talk to their engineers more and give a proper break down, then wrongly communicate the issue on hand.

Most people are associating this issue with POSCAP so it's likely to avoid confusion. It's just the nomenclature that got adopted even though it's not technically correct.

Nisco3000

Mr.Gisoid
Actually Hardcore Overclocking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFKS8jNNh0

What is concerning is why is EVGA communicating "POSCAPs"?
Is it cause they are reading in too much what the internet is saying?
Or is this not the real real reason why the GPU's are crashing when auto bios OC is applied.

EVGA should talk to their engineers more and give a proper break down, then wrongly communicate the issue on hand.

 
It's either this video or another, but the creator stated it's an industry thing.  Annoying as it is, it's being called that instead of by their real names.  It's similar to q-tips and kleenex. 

Jacob, you're really earning your pay with this launch; time for a raise. Thanks for addressing the problem up front and standing behind your brand. EVGA has a reputation for being the best and continue to validate that claim.

There is so much mis information in this thread.

First please watch this actual hardcore overclocking video that explains a ton more about this potential issue.

Here are some other points:
1) POSCAP is a specific model of capacitor made by Panasonic so calling all SMD polymers as so is like calling all soda Coke, it’s incorrect.
2) MLCCs are not just universally good as well. Just like all capacitors they have several models that have different spec etc, so you can’t just say small is good and big is bad
3) power delivery is more than 1 component, you need to investigate the entire pcb to actually say if it’s good or not

MLCCs and SMD polymers each have different specs different things they are good at etc, the best you can do is mix and match to fit your board, which is what I believe EVGA has done.

roccale

EVGA_JacobF
Likely cached. All sites are updated.

 
 
Not the prices in europe though ...

^^ This the prices of the 3090 are about 300 euro too high, the 3080 seems about right though

cptwafflepants
There have been confirmed reports of CTD with XC3 Ultra, I had an order for this card on Amazon but I just canceled it this morning.

Could this be a simple driver or firmware issue, Jacob?

Maxidrom2002
U guys knew about this issue weeks, if not months ago...and you are all coming out of the closet now...ONLY BECAUSE OF INDEPENDENT REPORTING. This is not how u build trust...

He just stated that their cards were either built to spec or higher, thus negating the issues that are seeing with other brands.