Gpu with or without backplate?

[gasolin]

I hardly ever play a new game and at the same time a demanding game (have a g sync monitor).

I wanna downgrade to a gtx 1070 or ti for lower heat and power consumption and i have seen a evga gtx 1070 sc black, the only difference i have seen compared to the normal sc with a back plate, is the back plate.

How important is the backplate, i have actually see someone write it gives better temps without the backplate, can that be true?

 

Evga

[Princess Luna]

Backplate is for aesthetic purposes only.

[Kc7vwc]

4 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Backplate is for aesthetic purposes only.

I 2nd this info. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Kc7vwc said:

I 2nd this info. 

i 3rd this info.

[3 Lions]

9 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Backplate is for aesthetic purposes only.

Yeah while I can agree with this, a backplate also keeps the PCB cleaner. 

[Sexisforsinners]

A backplate is really just for looks, but I guess it could help with heat dissipation as the backplate on my gpu tends to get hot, so I'd immagine that it has some effect. Have a backplate and fill it with non conductive paste, that would be interesting

[Rhoban]

A backplate may help with heat dissipation only if it is in contact with the PCB. 

 

Otherwise, it's mostly for aesthetic and possibly to prevent sagging. 

[ShennyG]

In my opinion it definitely is NOT just for aesthetics. It helps protects the components from becoming scratched/damaged during installation/shipping which could prevent the graphics card from working correctly. I speak from experience. I will always opt for a back plate if one is available.