Should i?

[xnoobftw]

Should i get a back plate for my 290x? 

Other than aesthetics what does a backplate do?

And would my rig look nicer with a backplate too?

This is the only backplate i can get my hands on : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3IXUA4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3GO5VFCNOM5I7

(It's flipping expensive for a slab of metal TBH D:)

[vorticalbox]

Aye, and that's very bright lol

[xnoobftw]

Aye, and that's very bright lol

But this is the only backplate i can get my hands on http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3IXUA4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3GO5VFCNOM5I7

Do you think it is worth the $$? ((it's so expensive D:)

[PetiteBob]

Its fine IMO

[Peter Vaughan Truslow]

the only real reason to get a backplate is because they are beautiful. some say that they can reduce sag, but there are cheaper ways to do that (fishing line anyone? I can't be the only one)

[Godlygamer23]

They're used mainly for looks, but do have the additional function of providing extra retention support to prevent sagging. While there are other ways to prevent sag, they're not very elegant compared to a backplate and can rightfully be considered ghetto.

[xnoobftw]

They're used mainly for looks, but do have the additional function of providing extra retention support to prevent sagging. While there are other ways to prevent sag, they're not very elegant compared to a backplate and can rightfully be considered ghetto.

Would you do it if you're in my shoes? Im only 17 years old and i dont really have an income other than my allowance....

It's 40 flipping dollars LOL but i do love aesthetics