gtx 970

[littlemanbigdreams]

I was wondering if anyone used the EKWB EK-Thermosphere GPU Water Block on the gtx 970

[Minzo]

You could do a search on this site http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/ and see if it's compatible. My bet is that it will work though.

[littlemanbigdreams]

what does it mean when it is just back plate

[C_Mike]

what does it mean when it is just back plate

 

The backplate is just the (usually) metal plate which covers the top of the PCB, to improve the looks and very slightly increase passive cooling.

 

In the picture below the top card has a backplate the bottom doesn't.

 

[EK Luc]

Can you tell me your exact brand and model number of the card you're looking to watercool?

[littlemanbigdreams]

asus gtx 970 stix 

 

STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5

[EK Luc]

 

asus gtx 970 stix 

 

STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5

 

 

First, we have a specific waterblock for this card, It's the EK-FC970 GTX Strix

 

Second, the Thermosphere isn't specified as a compatible block for the Strix because the PCB of this card is taller than a standard card. So the Thermosphere would not reach the top of the card.