I've noticed that many of the product reviews for various 980 Ti's focus on whether or not the card comes with a backplate. I've never really noticed this area of peculiarity with any other card before. What is the backplate supposed to do for the card?
>>53695434
makes it look better aesthetically
protects it from dust or other shit that might fall onto it
but I didn't manufacturers add these backplates earlier already?
Looks better and adds slight rigidity to the card which some people say reduces sag.
It is also said that they reduce vram temps due to it acting like a huge spreader.
Personally, I have never owned a card with a backplate. But wish my msi 970 came with one because it says like a mother fucker.
>>53695434
Makes the card more rigid and easier to clean. The less circuit exposed to the touch the better. And look sexier.
>>53695434
VRM area can get really hot.
EMF shielding?
Less sag.
Aesthetics, adds rigidity to card, offers passive cooling for VRAM/PCB.
>>53697964
There's no VRM on the back of the card.
>>53695494
>Looks better and adds slight rigidity to the card which some people say reduces sag.
>>53695434
This. The first one i got didn't have it, the second did. You can order one, I did. They should be standard. Sag will introduce fractures in the solder eventually.
