So, it is been reported that the models mentioned in the title are catching fire due to some thermal issue in the VRM, since I own a GTX 1080 SC I deeply regret buying that shit lmao.
For more information I'll leave some useful links:
http://wccftech.com/nvidia-gtx-1080-...es-fire-video/
https://www.extremetech.com/computin...er-vrm-cooling
You can get a thermal pad kit, and I think an "updated" replacement (which I think it only has some VBIOS update) from EVGA directly:
http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/
Some sites are reporting that only the FTW version is the one having issues, due t some PCB plate design that is not present in the SC model for example, still I'm concerned about this.
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11-02-2016, 12:55 AM #1I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat..
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Exploding EVGA GTX 1060, 1070 and 1080 ACX 3.0 models (dual fans)
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11-02-2016, 01:44 AM #2Rebel scum!
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First the note 7 and now this, I think they're trying to take us out by electronics.
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11-02-2016, 04:07 AM #3I took an IQ test and the results were negative AOD Member
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11-02-2016, 06:10 AM #4Boycott shampoo! Demand the REAL poo!
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Man I will be pissed if my 1070 does this. $430 just for the shot to catch fire smh
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11-02-2016, 06:20 AM #5Let the rivers flow red with the blood of our enemies
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Ya, I just got an EVGA 1070 SC, well, it arrives today... Dont be scaring me lol
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11-02-2016, 06:25 AM #6Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?
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my question is it only EVGA cards? cause im going to buy a MSI version and hope its just their version of the card....
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11-02-2016, 07:37 AM #7Let the rivers flow red with the blood of our enemies
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it could be just evga, if you read the 3rd link above, you see EVGAs spreadsheet thingy with each part number per model that is effected, Which a VBIOS update will fix..
Mine is the 08G-P4-5173, but mine is 08G-P4-5173-KR...
Anyone know what the -KR means and if that changes anything? did a quick check on it could not find anything
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11-02-2016, 08:21 AM #8Save the whales. Collect the whole set
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The -KR means it has a 3 Year Warranty. This is standard on all EVGA Part Name Schemes. Also, if your's does catch fire, then EVGA will most certainly replace the card, and probably other components if they are damaged. EVGA's Customer Support is some of the best I have ever encountered.
Originally Posted by AOD_PS_Anubis
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11-02-2016, 11:51 AM #9Banned from Forums
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Glad I replaced my EVGA GTX 960 with ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 and went with ASUS this time :-) No issues with this card and overclocks like a charm and temps stay between 62 - 63C with 45% fan speed.
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11-02-2016, 10:52 PM #10Can I have your Tots
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The gods know that we are converting our everyday activities to computers. They first turned our phones into bombs, now they are turning our graphics cards into bombs.
TL;DR Either the gods hate us, or Nvidia really doesn't like it's customers.
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11-03-2016, 02:16 PM #11Save the whales. Collect the whole set
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It's actually only EVGA cards. It was a complete oversight on EVGA's part and the CEO has said that if you want to fix it yourself (they send out free repair kits for the issue) and you screw it up further, they will still replace the card if you have it registered. Originally Posted by AOD_WantedNinjaz
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11-08-2016, 09:39 PM #12Nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.
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Thanks for the post. I didn't know about this.
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11-09-2016, 02:20 PM #13If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?
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EVGA has not been doing good lately with graphics cards. First their GTX 970 didn't have 4 Gg of VRAM but 3.5 + 0.5 and now VRM problems. Not a good time to have EVGA graphic cards.
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11-09-2016, 02:22 PM #14Banned from Forums
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It's not EVGA that had 3.5 GB issue, it's the NVIDIA. Originally Posted by AOD_ShadowCube
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11-09-2016, 06:21 PM #15You are depriving some poor village of its idiot
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So, just so I am clear. The ASUS Strix series is not apart of this problem?
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11-10-2016, 12:54 AM #16Don't find fault, find a remedy. -Henry Ford AOD Member
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Should answer all of your questions/close the issue.
http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/
http://forums.evga.com/Update-11916-...-m2573491.aspx
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11-10-2016, 12:54 AM #17Save the whales. Collect the whole set
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The ONLY cards that are a part of the oversight are EVGA Cards. EVGA made an error and oversight and are correcting the problem immidiately. Originally Posted by AOD_UNSOCSyotos
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12-02-2016, 08:25 AM #18You can run, but you will only die tired! AOD Member
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Shet! I just picked up a Evga Gtx1060 FTW+
Sent from a Frozen Attic somewhere up here in the Great White North EH!You can run...
You can hide...
But you'll just die tired!
So just stop, sit down, unload your firearm and take the bullet.
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12-02-2016, 10:45 AM #19Banned from Forums
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As far as I heard it's only GTX 1070 FTW, so you should be ok with your GTX 1060, I guess.
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12-02-2016, 12:45 PM #20You can run, but you will only die tired! AOD Member
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Phew! You had me scared Zed, wondering if my towere was going to spontaneously combust into a ball of burning plastic and metals.
Sent from a Frozen Attic somewhere up here in the Great White North EH!You can run...
You can hide...
But you'll just die tired!
So just stop, sit down, unload your firearm and take the bullet.
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