EVGA GTX 1070 SC ACX 3.0 Tempatures

[Xeron_CZE]

Hello, i have a question. What tempatures are you getting with this card on full load ? And did EVGA fixed they problem with overheating VRM ? Thanks.

 

[Isokolon]

EVGA has fixed the issue.
But that doesn't mean you've bought already fixed stock unless you've ordered it from EVGA directly

 

[Dunlop0078]

I dont think there is a sensor for VRM temps, so you wont know how hot they are, VRM temps do not translate to core temps. Usually core temp sits around 70c to 75c when under load for that card.

EVGA released a bios for 1070s with no thermal pad on the VRM, I would download and install that if you haven't already. They also recommend adding a thermal pad between the VRM and heatsink. You can request a kit for doing the thermal pad mod in the link below. Put in the serial number for your card in that link and it will let you know if you have an affected 1070.

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

 

[JackNaylorPE]

1. You can read VRM Temps with HWiNFO.

2.a EVGA fixed it, well the main part of it, but the old design cards are still in the sales channel.

2.b Saying EVGA fixed it is not really accurate. You can fix it by ordering the thermal pad, disassembling and re-assembing the card, a process that according to youtube video takes about an hour.

3, The thermal pad is the only "real fix". Changing the BIOS doesn't really address the issue as the only things that can do is increase fan speeds (not very effective on VRMs) and cut card performance to reduce heat.

4. The SC series has been similarly plagued since the 5xx series. Weak VRMs, poor VRM / memory cooling and lack of the special componentry used by Asis Gigabyte, MSI etc has been a "feature" of the SC series oir at least 5 generations. With 9xx the heat sink "missed" the GPPU with only 2 of the 3 heat pipes in contact with the GPU.

5. If it's new, I'd return to sales point and ask for a exchange for a card not affected by the problem.

 

[Xeron_CZE]

1. You can read VRM Temps with HWiNFO.

2. EVGA fixed it, well the main part of it, but the old design cards are still in the sales channel.

3, The thermal pad is the only "real fix". Changing the BIOS doesn't really address the issue as the only things that can do is increase fan speeds (not very effective on VRMs) and cut card performance to reduce heat.

4. The SC series has been similarly plagued since the 5xx series. Weak VRMs, poor VRM / memory cooling and lack of the special componentry used by Asis Gigabyte, MSI etc has been a "feature" of the SC series oir at least 5 generations. With 9xx the heat sink "missed" the GPPU with only 2 of the 3 heat pipes in contact with the GPU.

5. If it's new, I'd return to sales point and ask for a exchange for a card not affected by the problem.

Do you think that stock from 15.11.2016 is already fixed ?

 

[Isokolon]

15.11. there's a good chance it's not fixed yet...

 

[JackNaylorPE]

You can check the serial numbers on the web site.

 

[maxtex]

So you have the 1070 SC already? And what are the max temps you getting then under full load?
To be honest, it is mainly the FTW 1070/1080 cards that have cooling issues. SC cards use reference board which does not get nearly as hot as the FTW board (FTW has 10+2 power phases compared to 4+1, and much higher TDP), so I wouldn't worry too much if you have the SC 1070. Just update the bios and you'll be fine, and if you're really worried or if your case doesn't have very good airflow for the card then you can request those thermal pads from EVGA to get the temps lower.

 

[Xeron_CZE]

So you have the 1070 SC already? And what are the max temps you getting then under full load?
To be honest, it is mainly the FTW 1070/1080 cards that have cooling issues. SC cards use reference board which does not get nearly as hot as the FTW board (FTW has 10+2 power phases compared to 4+1, and much higher TDP), so I wouldn't worry too much if you have the SC 1070. Just update the bios and you'll be fine, and if you're really worried or if your case doesn't have very good airflow for the card then you can request those thermal pads from EVGA to get the temps lower.

I will be ordering 1070 in 2 days and im wondering which model to buy, evga and msi seems best to me but evga is in my country 70$ cheaper. I asked shop where i want to buy evga card from when they have last stock, they said 15.11.2016.