EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 1070 and 1080 BIOS Update To Address Heat issues
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kcajjones
Wow that sucks. I don't have one, but if I did, I'd be RMA'ing that thing fast.
I wouldn't be accepting a card that I paid a premium for with aftermarket cooling to actually have a heat issue, then the fix is to ramp the fan up and increase the noise. Send a new cooler for the card or RMA I say!
SSD_PRO
So card is marketed, reviewed, and sold as X, which is faulty due to improper cooling. Card receives a BIOS update to medicate the problem with fan ramp. Card X is now card Y, a louder card that may or may not be overheating still. I would have zero confidence EVGA has patched this issue if they didn't understand or didn't care the card was overheating in the first place.
That is what they call a fail.
BahamutxD
I'm not expert but what can a BIOS do to improve temperatures, other than cutting performance?
theoneofgod
Undervolt, fan curves, etc.
kcajjones
You forgot underclock and slow the card down. No evidence to say it's happened, but bios modifications can change many many settings.
Denial
It says what it does in the first sentence of the article.
They said the VRMs were operating within their spec. They offered a bios update, free pads to alleviate the issue, or RMAing the card all together with a replacement and providing cross-shipping.
Probably shouldn't have happened in the first place - but it's bound to happen eventually, and I personally think EVGA is handling it extremely well.
alanm
Evga and other card makers have taken note: some reviewers use thermal imaging cameras to detect such issues. Poorly designed coolers that cannot be quiet without impacting cooling of critical components will be spotted 😉.
bobmitch
The bios updates don't effect performance one bit. I did it to my 1080 and the card is as fast now as it was before the update. I use Afterburner with all my cards with an aggressive fan curve and I have never had heat issues. All this bios update does is match the "aggressive" fan curve preset in EVGA Precision. Does keep the card cooler, if you don't use Precision or Afterburner. As far as performance...exactly the same.
RealNC
I guess EVGA has predicted that a bit higher fan curves will extend the card's lifetime just a bit above the warranty time.
When the card finally dies after the warranty expired, EVGA doesn't have to do anything anymore 🙂
This is not good. EVGA was one of the most respected vendors out there. This crap doesn't look good for them.
Denial
Which is why they gave everyone the option of RMAing their card now? So if you feel that way - just RMA it for one with the thermal pads. Or just get them to ship you the pads, they are free, and put them on.
Welliam
This is really my first and last evga card to buy
VENGEANCE
nnaaahhh...the damage is done..and that vram must have some minuscule defects all ready from overheating decreasing its life span
Besides who gave these people jobs in the first place if they cant do it right
Elder III
Welp, I know I won't be suggesting EVGA to anyone in the near future. I typically don't buy them anyways since they tend to be priced at the upper end when compared to other respected brands. Higher prices and cut corners are not a good combination. "Hey buddy, buy our card with this really great cooler!" later... "oh guess what buddy, we're going to make your card louder to achieve the performance we advertised when you bought it." :bang:
*Yes, they do seem to be handling the situation well right now. That still doesn't excuse them from allowing this to happen in the first place.
TehMowat
My last four cards have been EVGA, and I recommend them to everyone. Their customer support is excellent, and the cards perform well. I've only ever had one reason to RMA, and it was a fan issue with my 980ti. I love the people who jump on here and slam products they dont know much about. What company has ever been able to produce every single product, year after year, with no issues?
Stormyandcold
In other news, I'm a happy early adopter. 🤓
