Why no backplates on some news cards

[FusionXP]

Why don't some newer cards come with the packplate? All you see is the PCB board like older generation cards. Is there a reason for this?

 

[xBanzai89]

There is no need for the back plate is why. I do not want the additional cost of it anyway.

 

[MrGuvernment]

was about to say i cant recall the last time i saw a backplane ona card..


if anything it would insulate heat close to the card, no need for it, why bother.,

 

[lowteckh]

If it doesn't need a backplate then it doesn't need a backplate. No mem chips on the back = no backplate = less cost. Zomg principles of economics!

 

[Deeky]

Yeah. The backplates were never about style. They were necessity. Now there's no necessity, hence no backplates. I agree though. ... . they are pretty cool looking.