Are the EVGA SC and SC+ 980 Tis on Reference PCBs?

[JebKerman]

I think the answer is yes (iirc they came out at almost the same time as reference cards), but i just want it confirmed.

[SonoDanshi]

@EK Luc confirmed that the ACX 2.0+ SC used the ref design in another thread and was compatible with the TitanX/980Ti waterblocks. Nothing was mentioned about the SC+ as far as I'm aware, but would assume it is identical apart from having the backplate included,

[JebKerman]

@EK Luc confirmed that the ACX 2.0+ SC used the ref design in another thread and was compatible with the TitanX/980Ti waterblocks. Nothing was mentioned about the SC+ as far as I'm aware, but would assume it is identical apart from having the backplate included,

thank you for the prompt response, that was almost exactly why I was asking. To water cool it, but have better air cooling until I get around to it.

 

EDIT:Oh and after a quick bit of searching, apparently, according to TechPowerUp: "[EVGA]'s GTX 980 Ti SC+ ACX 2.0 comes built on a NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti reference PCB"

[SonoDanshi]

No worries. I am holding out for the evga hydro copper to be released - but rapidly running out of patience. But I really do like the waterblock on the Hydro Copper compared to the aftermarket ones - even though EK also makes the Hydro Copper. If they could hook me up with a couple of those blocks, I'd buy 2 of the SC+ tomorrow.