CPU Block Back Plate?

northun_munky · 24 Nov 2013 at 15:25

Just made the switch to 1155 and bought a Aqua Computor cuplex PRO to replace my D-Tek Fuzion which I was using.

My Question is, do i need to buy a separate back plate as the new block doesn't come with one?

I got a back plate with the D-Tek and just assumed the Cuplex would come with one but all it came with are the m4 bolts and springs....

Ragnahex · 24 Nov 2013 at 15:53

check the manual but i know other blocks from them come with a back plate and it is standard so maybe it's a packaging problem

northun_munky · 24 Nov 2013 at 15:57

Didn't get a manual either so could be a packaging problem?

Something Else · 24 Nov 2013 at 15:59

It seems from the ocuk product pictures that it doesn't come with one.

Try with the current backplate but if that doesn't work then you may need to purchase the backplate separately

Seems stupid that they wouldn't supply you one with the block, extortionate to me tbh.

I think this is the one you need

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-041-AQ&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=2287

northun_munky · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:15

Something Else said:
It seems from the ocuk product pictures that it doesn't come with one.

Try with the current backplate but if that doesn't work then you may need to purchase the backplate separately

Seems stupid that they wouldn't supply you one with the block, extortionate to me tbh.

I think this is the one you need

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-041-AQ&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=2287

Yeah, I think your right. The D-Tek backplate is ancient and is 775 only so noy joy there. To make matters even more interesting they say in the product title g1/4 but now having seen it its way smaller, g1/8 by the looks of it...

Defo going back now. No PC for me for a few days

Something Else · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:20

Just use a stock cooler for a bit if you have it?

Also with ocuk you have free shipping which is DPD next day

If you order a block tonight it should be with you tuesday

OLDPHART · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:27

Some makers backplates's help to cool the memory, you could ask there support if one is needed.

Jokester · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:29

Backplates are just a nice to have for most CPU blocks.

northun_munky · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:38

Jokester said:
Backplates are just a nice to have for most CPU blocks.

I can't see how I'd fit the block without one. The bolts and nuts would have anything to tension onto behind. Might just be being a bit think with it though.

Something Else said:
Just use a stock cooler for a bit if you have it?

Also with ocuk you have free shipping which is DPD next day

If you order a block tonight it should be with you tuesday

Bought a 2500k off MM so no cooler. Got to love the free next day dpd

Something Else · 24 Nov 2013 at 16:51

Found a PDF on installation.

A breif look it seems you dont need a backplate for 1155

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...JfZiyrkxw&sig2=hyiWWFr5VIsLhgrhYc4OvA&cad=rja

northun_munky · 24 Nov 2013 at 17:00

Something Else said:
Found a PDF on installation.

A breif look it seems you dont need a backplate for 1155

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...JfZiyrkxw&sig2=hyiWWFr5VIsLhgrhYc4OvA&cad=rja

Your Google-fu is way strong! Having a look at that I suppose I can see how it would work. Would be much more comprtable with a back plate thoug i reckon.