The EVGA high flow bracket

[DarrenM343]

So, does the EVGA high flow bracket really make a difference? And if so, why haven't the other manufacturers just changed the design of theirs? As far as I can see the holes are just bigger with thinner inbetween bars, not exactly rocket science? But does it really make a difference? Arguably gives better airflow but with less pressure (assuming fan is stock Nvidia fan and speeds)

Wondering wheter to get a EVGA SC Sig 680 or a cheaper other brand and just clock it to the same speed (and save 40quid )

 

[Surveyor]

What you're describing seems to be the high flow bracket rather than a backplate.

It's supposed to shave 3 degrees Centigrade off of the GPU temperature.

EVGA High flow bracket

 

[Surveyor]

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[Sin_Chase]

It's not going to make or break your temps, it helped a tiny amount with mine, 2-3 Deg tops.

 

[Tim Kama]

I have retrofitted one to my gtx 570 and i noticed that the temps didnt climb as quickly and also didnt peak as high as before , but tbh dropping 4 or so degrees off the peak temps of 70 ish is a small percentage for the hassle of getting one ( got mine from american online auction site ) .

Hope this helps
Polymorph83

 

[Stanners]

It's not going to make or break your temps, it helped a tiny amount with mine, 2-3 Deg tops.

This. Still got it free so can't complain.

 

[OptimaLnrg]

why haven't the other manufacturers just changed the design of theirs?

They generally focus more on custom coolers that don't exhaust from the case, like the majority of evga cards do, so there's no point tbh.

 

[Gregster]

It's not going to make or break your temps, it helped a tiny amount with mine, 2-3 Deg tops.

This. Still got it free so can't complain.

Agree with both here. It has probably shaved a couple of 'C' off but can't say I have paid much attention TBH.