I Googled video card backplates and there seems to be two camps. One camp says it's a good heatsink and makes things look nicer. The other says it's just a dust trap that adds weight to the system.
I have no experience with them so I figured I'd ask your opinions on backplates.
I wouldn`t have a card without one, today there`s no reason not to have one, they cost $20 if the card doesn`t come with one already.
Look how nice this MSI 980 Ti looks with a plate :)
I mean this is the part we see so, it may as well look the best it can be :)
Hi,
As far as I've seen the ones that come with back plates preinstalled have better cooling
Ones that don't come with them do so because they lack the extra cooling features acx or something like that ?
1. Back plates look good.
2. Back plates help dissipate heat.
3. Back plates add rigidity to the video card.
4. Back plates cover circuits that should not be touched.
If a back plate is a dust trap for what ever reason; that is good.
It stopped the dust from getting into all the things that it is covering up.
If your back plate is catching a lot of dust you have more problems than a back plate.
Filtering all intake air would be a good place to start.
I totally agree LF, but that`s not what they are designed for, it`s just an added bonus if they do.
Which they rarely do because they don`t even touch the chip.
It`s not even something to consider when buying a backplate.
Once again, look at the MSI card I posted, it`s beautiful.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-889-_-Product
Well like most things, the opinions on cooling are all over the place.
I haven't done any tests to prove one way or the other.
I would think that it depends on the video card and the air circulation path through the case.
Just looking good is enough reason for me to have backing plates.
Some examples. I haven't found and definite answer.
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