Backplate for PNY GTX 980 ti

[bagelnagel]

Anyone know if there any plans to release a backplate for the PNY GTX 980 ti? If so, any inkling when?

If not, could the EVGA backlate be used instead? This is for reference design only, obviously.

 

[DejaWiz]

I don't see any issues with the reference-compatible eVGA backplate slapping right on the PNY reference card.

PNY Reference

eVGA Reference

 

[kasakka]

Any reason why you want a backplate on it?

 

[TFchris]

As far as I know, all reference cards have the exact same layout, so the back plates are universal.

@kasakka I prefer the look of back plates (when done right). It makes your rig look more clean and possibly helps against GPU bending.

However, when backplates are done wrong.. like on a GTX980... you just either have to remove or replace it lol

 

[bagelnagel]

GPU bending (although it may be a moot point since I'm using a Corsair 250D), better cooling, however slight the benefit may be, and also protection - if I'm going into my chassis a lot, which I'll be doing soon to re-wire the case for better cable management, I want to ensure that nothing hits the backside of the card.