This is a backplate for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics cards in reference design. It can only be used in conjunction with a compatible EK Water Blocks cooler and is screwed onto the back of the graphics card. Since this side is typically facing upwards and thus clearly visible in the case, a visual upgrade here is significantly more impactful than on the front of the graphics card.

To perfectly fulfill this purpose, an EK logo is cut out of the silver nickel-plated 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 attaching the main cooler, thus avoiding permanent stress.

The backplate is not compatible with the original graphics card cooler, 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 secure the backplate and the PCB to the main cooler.