GTX 1080 FTW VRM

[CantThinkOfAUserName]

I just spoke with a evga tech and he told me "VRM temps are in spec and the thermal pads are optional". While the pads are optional the temps the vrm's can get at due to the design of the cooler are deff not in spec and JayzTwoCents covers this and he even went out to EVGA in Cali and they told him differently. Not to mention there isnt any links on their website to request the thermal pads. Other than that my only other gripe is that the power link is not free you still have to pay for shipping. EH kind of stupid to make the consumer pay for shipping for a promotional item.

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

I just spoke with a evga tech and he told me "VRM temps are in spec and the thermal pads are optional". While the pads are optional the temps the vrm's can get at due to the design of the cooler are deff not in spec and JayzTwoCents covers this and he even went out to EVGA in Cali and they told him differently. Not to mention there isnt any links on their website to request the thermal pads. Other than that my only other gripe is that the power link is not free you still have to pay for shipping. EH kind of stupid to make the consumer pay for shipping for a promotional item.

http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/

[CantThinkOfAUserName]

Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/

I couldn't find it maybe I'm blind.

[MorganO]

Just now, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

I couldn't find it maybe I'm blind.

also

[DildorTheDecent]

7 minutes ago, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

VRM temps are in spec and the thermal pads are optional".  deff not in spec

VRM is usually rated up to 120C - 130C. 

 

So it's in spec. 

[mbryant]

With the BIOS update you'll be fine. You don't need the pads. 

[Techicolors]

I would get the thermal pads. Just a peace of mind 

[Mick Naughty]

Piece of mind. 

[CantThinkOfAUserName]

22 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

VRM is usually rated up to 120C - 130C. 

 

So it's in spec. 

Believe Jay saw it go up to 200c when he went to evga near him. Forgot the exact number and it doesnt affect all 1080's and 1070's. Its more that the  rep said that non of the vrms had temp issues that was a little odd to me.

[DildorTheDecent]

3 minutes ago, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

Believe Jay saw it go up to 200c when he went to evga near him. Forgot the exact number and it doesnt affect all 1080's and 1070's. Its more that the  rep said that non of the vrms had temp issues that was a little odd to me.

They weren't doing 200C.

 

More like 200F, although it is Jay so who knows. 

[CantThinkOfAUserName]

Just now, DildorTheDecent said:

They weren't doing 200C.

 

More like 200F, although it is Jay so who knows. 

All I know is that he wouldnt say they were way to hot if they werent. Add the fact that it was evga showing him the high vrm temps.

[sazrocks]

57 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

VRM is usually rated up to 120C - 130C. 

 

So it's in spec. 

It's not the vrms that are the problem (though those are really toasty too), but the vram chips right next to them which are only rated for like 100C.

[Deli]

Just don't run the fxxking Furmark. Running normal games the VRM and VRAM aren't really in any danger.

[DildorTheDecent]

4 minutes ago, sazrocks said:

It's not the vrms that are the problem (though those are really toasty too), but the vram chips right next to them with are only rated for like 100C.

The VRM isn't a problem. VRM in a FTW/Classified card is designed to be hammered. When it gets hot while it's being hammered though, then there's a problem. VRM of that calibre must be kept cool. Although not running fans during FurMark is asking for trouble. 

 

VRAM probably is the bigger concern though. 

 

[sazrocks]

1 minute ago, DildorTheDecent said:

The VRM isn't a problem. VRM in a FTW/Classified card is designed to be hammered. When it gets hot while it's being hammered though, then there's a problem. VRM of that calibre must be kept cool. Although not running fans during FurMark is asking for trouble. 

 

VRAM probably is the bigger concern though. 

 

You just restated what I said...

[DildorTheDecent]

Just now, sazrocks said:

You just restated what I said...

Gotta add some body to your point though. 

 

And it's late and i don't really care too much at all tbh.

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Yea, thermal pads are a must. 

 

9 minutes ago, Deli said:

Just don't run the fxxking Furmark. Running normal games the VRM and VRAM aren't really in any danger.

Actually, running normal games are what killed those cards. 

 

Here's one: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/59v6co/rip_evga_ftw_gtx_1070/

it wouldn't have been so much of a problem if only furmark actually killed those cards. 

 

[Mick Naughty]

So in any of these cases did people turn the fans up or just do the average joe let it back method?

[CantThinkOfAUserName]

43 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

So in any of these cases did people turn the fans up or just do the average joe let it back method?

It was from people just using the card for games. The fact that the bios only makes the fans run 400rpm faster makes the point Jay said about airflow to the back of the PCB where the vrms are and under the acx cooler to be what causes it and adding thermal pads significantly lowered temps.

[MrAlbertrocks]

Update the Bios and add the Thermal Pads. It's easy and you will be safe of overheating your card. Even if you don't add the thermal pads, it's unlikely your card will blow up. If you damage your card during the installation, or in the case you card dies, EVGA will send you another one.