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Gtx 1080 issue

MrAlbertrocks
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So I've heard about the gtx 1080 FTW having issues with thermals on the VRM. I have one of those cards and i'm wondering if i should be scared, i'm not planning on overclocking my card or run benchmarks or stress tests, i use it purely for gaming at 1440p, so i don't know if i should worry about this or no. Getting thermal pads from EVGA is not an option because they don't ship to my country.

 

Any insight would be appreciated.

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Nothing to be worried about. EVGA knows what they are doing and you will certainly get a top-of-the-line GPU for your money. By the way, the GTX 1080 was made for 4K, so try to utilize its full power if you can. :) 

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7 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

Nothing to be worried about. EVGA knows what they are doing and you will certainly get a top-of-the-line GPU for your money. By the way, the GTX 1080 was made for 4K, so try to utilize its full power if you can. :) 

eh tbh 4K gaming is still iffy with a 1080, when the 1080 TI comes out then it'll be perfect.

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Just now, AdmiralMeowmix said:

eh tbh 4K gaming is still iffy with a 1080, when the 1080 TI comes out then it'll be perfect.

Yeah, and even if i had a 1080ti, i would still keep playing on my 1440p 144hz gsync monitor, it's just WAY better than a 4k/60hz monitor. 

 

I just hope my card doesn't fry :L

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EVGA is handing out some thermal pads for free, IIRC. It'd be worth asking for them just for the sake of having them.

 

Luckily, I have thermal pads of various thicknesses in the server room so I just did it to be safe... and b/c I like taking things apart.

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