if u can get 970 below 350 usd, get that instead,
and 290 is better (15-30) fps more than 280x,(i get my 290 for 265$ including postage)
i know right, 290 tri x didnt have a backplate im kindda sad looking trough my side panel looking at my bare 290 tri x
but dont worry, the card didnt bent at all, and backplate not helping performance in any way, and since 290 tri x is using a reference board, u can have a custom backplate like this