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Difficult decision...GPU backplate

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Hey, folks

 

for the past few days I have been thinking and thinking - which GPU backplate should I slap on my 980Ti, because I don't like the PCB sticking out in my glorious build (lel) :D

 

These are the options, what do you suggest? :) Thanks

 

EVGA 980Ti backplate - 26,90€ - http://eu.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=100-BP-4995-B9

EKWB TitanX Nickel - 37,95€ - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc-titan-x-backplate-nickel

EKWB TitanX Black - 29,95€ - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc-titan-x-backplate-black

 

And this is my precious:

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The EVGA plate since both of the EK backplates require waterblocks.

 

Please note:

- The backplate does not serve as a standalone unit and is compatible  with reference GeForce GTX  Titan X waterblock!

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Damn that reference card sticks out like a sore thumb. But yea it seems like only the Evga backplate would work. 

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Wow. 25-30 Euros for backplates? So glad I buy at US prices  :huh:

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The EVGA plate since both of the EK backplates require waterblocks.

They don't, if you use different screws ;) Off-topic - hot sauce drinking happened yet? :D

 

Damn that reference card sticks out like a sore thumb. But yea it seems like only the Evga backplate would work. 

Will mod the LED, so it wont stick out ;)

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Will mod the LED, so it wont stick out ;)

 

Yea off with the green  :D

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They don't, if you use different screws ;) Off-topic - hot sauce drinking happened yet? :D

 

Will mod the LED, so it wont stick out ;)

Paint the silver part white, and mod the logo to white, and it will look crazy awesome :)

I even considered buying a reference card despite the noise just to do that...

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Paint the silver part white, and mod the logo to white, and it will look crazy awesome :)

That is exactly what I want to do ;)

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I think the white one would look awesome with a nice shroud and LED mod.

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That is exactly what I want to do ;)

 

Or you could cover it with electric tape! :P

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Or you could cover it with electric tape! :P

You funny, I kill you last :D

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Check here - http://www.overclock.net/t/1393791/official-nvidia-gtx-780-owners-club/7570#post_20629017

It is a 780, but yeah, it is doable without a waterblock ;) That babble on EKWB site is just a marketing gimmick

 

Well damn it. Should've snag the 7970/280x Backplate off EK when they were clearing it  :mellow:

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How will u mod the green light since its rubber now and not just painted?

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How will u mod the green light since its rubber now and not just painted?

I asked many people with a 980Ti, none claim it is rubber... so I will see, when I take it apart ;)

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Off topic, but where did you get those wire combs? I really need some.

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Off topic, but where did you get those wire combs? I really need some.

Those on the 24pin and 8+6pins? They are custom made onto the cables by @modguru, he made the extensions, but you can get them sold separately and they just snap on the cables, just google "cable combs" and a company E22 makes them dirt cheap for any cables you please and in various colors :)

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Those on the 24pin and 8+6pins? They are custom made onto the cables by @modguru, he made the extensions, but you can get them sold separately and they just snap on the cables, just google "cable combs" and a company E22 makes them dirt cheap for any cables you please and in various colors :)

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Wow. 25-30 Euros for backplates? So glad I buy at US prices  :huh:

Yeah, US prices are without VAT I believe ;)

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those sensei combs do they click on the cables trough a opening or do you put those on the cables when u sleeve them?

You willl need to put them on when you are sleeving them, we have a diffrent kind that you can click on here: https://modguru.net/product/guru-combs/

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