I attempted to make an aluminum GPU Backplate

[Rugg]

It took me a total of 3 days but some of that was waiting on amazon. It costed me about $25 but would have been less if there was a hardware store that had the screws and washers nearby. It's got some scuffs and scratches but I think I'm ready to call it done.

[startrek03]

Looks good, but pay attention, that the backplate isn't shorting anything.

[Rugg]

3 minutes ago, startrek03 said:

Looks good, but pay attention, that the backplate isn't shorting anything.

I was careful to make sure the washers put it a fair distance above even the GPU mounting bracket. It should be okay. Additionally I might cut a sheet of vinyl to try to insulate the bottom of the backplate as best I can.

[Helpful Tech Witch]

Is that a rx480? My card looks exactly like that.

[Windows7ge]

I would have cut it a little further away from the GPU I/O shield. What you may run into in the future are devices you can't install above the card because their I/O shield interferes with the backplate.

 

I learned this the hard way with a XSPC backplate. Had to modify the I/O bracket on the top GPU to make it fit.

[CWALD]

3 minutes ago, TheTechWizardThatNeedsHelp said:

Is that a rx480? My card looks exactly like that.

I think the 480 had an 8pin power connector didn't it? could be a 470 though.

 

Nice work though @Rugg, very sleek.

[Helpful Tech Witch]

1 minute ago, CWALD said:

I think the 480 had an 8pin power connector didn't it? could be a 470 though.

 

Nice work though @Rugg, very sleek.

No, it has a 6pin.

You can tell in my signature.

[Rugg]

8 minutes ago, TheTechWizardThatNeedsHelp said:

Is that a rx480? My card looks exactly like that.

Yep it is a reference XFX RX 480, mine did actually come with a backplate I just decided to switch it up.

[CWALD]

1 minute ago, TheTechWizardThatNeedsHelp said:

No, it has a 6pin.

You can tell in my signature.

Well I stand corrected. Thanks! lol

[Helpful Tech Witch]

Just now, Rugg said:

Yep it is a reference XFX RX 480, it does come with a backplate I just decided to switch it up.

Huh. That is the exact card I have, I have a XFX 480. Cool!

[Mateyyy]

I always loved the look of older reference Radeon cards, which had the full cover black backplate - specifically the high-end HD 6000 series cards looked really sleek imo. That might not be black, quite like those cards, but it still looks really good nonetheless  

[startrek03]

2 hours ago, Mateyyy said:

I always loved the look of older reference Radeon cards, which had the full cover black backplate - specifically the high-end HD 6000 series cards looked really sleek imo. That might not be black, quite like those cards, but it still looks really good nonetheless  

Considering, that the backplate is only screwed on, it's still a possibility to paint or anodise it black. 

[Rugg]

3 hours ago, startrek03 said:

Considering, that the backplate is only screwed on, it's still a possibility to paint or anodise it black. 

This is pretty tempting... I don't think I will though, I don't want to permanently change this backplate. Maybe next build (Unfortunately, wont be for a very long time), my friend's shop does anodizing

[startrek03]

16 minutes ago, Rugg said:

my friend's shop does anodizing

That's a really good opportunity, though. Your friend might even do it cheaper than someone else.