Tw33tle_Dee Posted November 2, 2016 Member ID: 23628 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 1 Topic Count: 33 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 344 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 232 Achievement Points: 2327 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/26/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2024 Device: Android Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) For those of you who have an Evga 1070 or 1080 video card please read; http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/evga-gtx-10701080-cards-almost-all-of-them-have-overheating-issues.html Edited November 2, 2016 by Tw33tle_Dee dudebroman 1
dudebroman Posted November 2, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for this...I'll request the thermal pads...and if I cock up the vbios...they'll at least send a replacement. Awards
Tw33tle_Dee Posted November 2, 2016 Member ID: 23628 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 1 Topic Count: 33 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 344 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 232 Achievement Points: 2327 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/26/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2024 Device: Android Author Posted November 2, 2016 From Evga- "Any customer who is not comfortable performing the recommended VBIOS update, may request a warranty cross-shipment to exchange the product to EVGA for an updated replacement. "
dudebroman Posted November 2, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 2, 2016 I've requested the thermal pads. One of their FAQ states if you accidentally damage it whilst installing the thermal pads, they'll replace it with a warranty replacement . Awards
KaptCrunch Posted November 2, 2016 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4867 Content Per Day: 0.85 Reputation: 4039 Achievement Points: 39385 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 49 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) EVGA link for you to replace thermal pads OR cross-ship an they do the work For those users who want additional cooling beyond the VBIOS update, EVGA has optional thermal pads available. This update is not required, however; EVGA will make it available free of charge to any customer who is interested. To request the thermal pad kit, please visit www.evga.com/thermalmod. Edited November 2, 2016 by KaptCrunch Awards
Teleck Posted November 3, 2016 Member ID: 601 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 389 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 69 Achievement Points: 2583 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 22, 2016 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Posted November 3, 2016 i am amusing sense i got a EKWB waterblock on my EVGA card that i dont need to worry about this?
dudebroman Posted November 3, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 3, 2016 You will need to still do the thermal pad on the power conducter because the water cooling doesn't touch that Teleck 1 Awards
Teleck Posted November 3, 2016 Member ID: 601 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 389 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 69 Achievement Points: 2583 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 22, 2016 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Posted November 3, 2016 You will need to still do the thermal pad on the power conducter because the water cooling doesn't touch that you mean the VRM's?
Teleck Posted November 3, 2016 Member ID: 601 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 389 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 69 Achievement Points: 2583 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 22, 2016 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Posted November 3, 2016 heres the link to my cards EKWB manual https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109831304.pdf it seems like they had me put pads on them
dudebroman Posted November 4, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 4, 2016 I am mistaken and you're correct. Teleck 1 Awards
BoomSlang Posted November 4, 2016 Member ID: 94 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 565 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 375 Achievement Points: 3842 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 47 minutes ago Birthday: 12/03/1955 Device: Windows Posted November 4, 2016 I got one 1070 one the first day They told me my card was not effected Awards
dudebroman Posted November 4, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 4, 2016 I got one 1070 one the first day They told me my card was not effectedWill be worthwhile doing the bios update anyway. The fan curve speed improves cooling and longevity of the card. Awards
BoomSlang Posted November 4, 2016 Member ID: 94 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 565 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 375 Achievement Points: 3842 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 47 minutes ago Birthday: 12/03/1955 Device: Windows Posted November 4, 2016 these are the bad cards Awards
dadda2 Posted November 4, 2016 Member ID: 1566 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1152 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 7674 Content Per Day: 1.42 Reputation: 4167 Achievement Points: 68081 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 8 Joined: 07/11/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 5, 2020 Posted November 4, 2016 dose this affect the nividia 1080 card
dudebroman Posted November 5, 2016 Member ID: 23961 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 484 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 334 Achievement Points: 3415 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/15/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 18, 2024 Birthday: 02/21/1986 Device: Windows Posted November 5, 2016 Only if it is an evga one and it matches the model list. Awards
reddog955i Posted November 5, 2016 Member ID: 691 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 4 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 292 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 152 Achievement Points: 2273 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 02/27/1953 Device: Windows Posted November 5, 2016 well thats nice to know , that evga is doing something , about their cards, have trouble with their MB ftw . and found them lacking. with no support, sooooo , I do not buy evga any thing with their name on it ,,,,,,, IMO Fuck evga hahahahah Awards
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