EKWB EK-FC970 GTX WF3 backplate

This is a backplate for Gigabyte graphics card models of the GeForce GTX 970 type with a WindForce-3X layout. It can only be used in conjunction with a compatible EK Water Blocks cooler and is screwed onto the back of the graphics processor. Since this side is typically oriented upwards and thus becomes well visible in the case, a visual upgrade here is significantly more effective than on the front of the graphics card.

To fulfill this purpose perfectly, an EK logo is cut out of the black anodized aluminum plate, and an inscription is additionally engraved. Besides the aesthetic enhancement, the backplate also provides greater stability. This effectively prevents the PCB from bending due to uneven tightening of the screws when securing the main cooler, thereby avoiding long-term stress.

The backplate is not compatible with the original cooler of the graphics card, is not water-cooled, is not primarily intended as a heatsink, and cannot be used individually. However, it is fully compatible with the appropriate coolers from EK Water Blocks. The required screws are included in the package. These screws are longer than the original screws, as they need to pass through the backplate and the PCB to secure the main cooler.