Ek backplate

Mads1 · 1 Mar 2015 at 00:58

can anybody tell me if the EK back plates are universal, ie im getting a bitspower waterblock for my GPU as its the only full block i can find for the gtx 780, but want to fit a EK back plate, will this work.

Mads1 · 1 Mar 2015 at 11:11

deFiniLoGy said:
No.

Backplates are affixed to the block, block are not universal, so backplate are never universal.

Its only i saw a video and it showed this combo thats all.

gtx780 bitspower block with ek 780 ref model backplate.

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 01:24

EK Luc said:
Which 780 do you have?

thanks for getting in touch Luc , ive a evga gtx780 sc ref model.

, really need to know this as ive a custom designed parvum case coming in a few weeks, have tried to find a EK se full model but due to E.O.L cant get one anywhere.

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 01:35

deFiniLoGy said:
Oh, then that is a different story.

Backplates might be compatible across the brand.

But you might have to purchase additional screws to screw the backplate into the block, but the screw holes should line up if both the blocks and the EK are compatible for the card.

im thinking that i may need longer screws but im trying to find out if this is def possible first, but how longer or if its stock screws im not sure off, i dont want a gtx 980 , which would be the best way out , but im trying to hang off until the next gen comes out. Im sure EK Luc will put it right for me.

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 02:18

EK Luc said:
Which 780 do you have?

Luc see images

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 13:27

EK Luc said:
You're looking at the SE model because you want a plexi block that will cover the whole card.

Sadly since it's EOL, the only way to find one is from used sales.

yes i know, but as i cant find one at the moment will the EK backplate for the gtx 780 ref model fit on the back of the card if i use a bitspower gtx780 water block.

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 16:46

EK Luc said:
That's a good question! Unfortunately I don't know for sure. But since you've seen it on the other build I would assume that it's possible.

i think he is using m3 x 6 screws, i just want a full waterblock, cant believe there is hardly any up for grabs, its not like the gtx 780 is dead just yet, it still does the job, just a shame you have E.O.L the block i wanted, means ordering from the states. :mad:

Mads1 · 2 Mar 2015 at 17:24

Disco_P said:
I found a quite a few EK blocks, new and 2nd hand via google. Even OcUK gets the occasional B-grade block for cheap.

Or are you looking for a very specific variant?

i want the titan se full block in clear for the gtx 780.

dont want seconds really cause of staining and would have to take block apart to clean, void warranty.

Mads1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 11:04

EK Luc said:
Not at all

Thats good to know i always thought that was the case.

Mads1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 19:29

ubersonic said:
Most of the holes will line up as they are made to line up with the holes on the card. The issue will be screw length, I had a watercool heatkiller backplate fitted to an EK block on my GTX670 and had to use different screws as the ones supplied with the backplate were the wrong length.

did you use shorter screw lengths.

Mads1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 21:09

Disco_P said:
The holes will line up as both bits use the holes on the reference 780. You would need to source screws that use the correct threads for the bitspower block and have the correct shaped head for the EK backplate.

i think they use m3 x 7 so shouldnt be a prob, maybe if its to much hassle il might get the ek block and just sand out the frost and polish it up, as its the only one i can find as the titan se full is hard to get unless lucky enough to see one for auction.

Mads1 · 4 Mar 2015 at 18:45

EK Luc said:
The top is easily sandable.

A lot of people did it.

Since I don't know if I can link something from another forum, just google "lowfat polishing acrylic" and you will have a nice guide on the OCN forum in the first results.

yes did think of sanding, as it isnt hard, just dont like the circles, the clear plexi was the best block you did, well for me at least, but EK in general are very good.Im still waiting for my custom design to be done by justin at Parvum so ive a bit of time to look around.

Mads1 · 4 Mar 2015 at 23:29

Disco_P said:
TBH the circles aren't too deep so you if you were prepared to put in the time and elbow grease you might be able to sand them out.

yes but could make it uneven, as i said ive abit of time to look around.