EK-LGA115x TRUE Backplate

Hi fellas,

we at EK have come up with the true backplate reinforcing plate for the motherboards featuring Intel's LGA-1155 and LGA-1156 CPU sockets. The EK-LGA115x TRUE Backplate is intended to replace the original integrated latch mechanism (ILM) backplate (BP) of the LGA-1155 Socket-H2 and LGA-1156 Socket-H1.

This product may be used with all EK-Supreme series water blocks! Also useful for hardcore benching as it is compatible with almost any CPU pot and single-stage/cascade phase change coolers :yepp:

EKWB webshop: http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/ek...backplate.html

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Sweet! Any chance for a 1366 backplate? I would really like to have one of these, but I am on 1366.

Flat head socket screws, but the holes aren't countersunk... any reason for that?

Anything on the 1366 bracket?

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Originally Posted by Utnorris

Sweet! Any chance for a 1366 backplate? I would really like to have one of these, but I am on 1366.

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+1 i would love to have one for 1366 :up:

Awesome!:up:

I Like it!!

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As for LGA-1366: Waiting on some info regarding screws availability.

Is this shipped as part of this kit or does it need ordered seperately and is it compatible?

EK Supreme HF CPU Block Easy Mount Kit


Thanks,
John

Ek, full of win. :)

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Originally Posted by jcrouse

Is this shipped as part of this kit or does it need ordered seperately and is it compatible?

EK Supreme HF CPU Block Easy Mount Kit


Thanks,
John

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This is an add-on and it not included anywhere! :cool:

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

This is an add-on and it not included anywhere! :cool:

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The last part of the question was "is it compatible".

Thanks,
John

I have 2 on the way, one for Max IV & UD7.

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Originally Posted by jcrouse

The last part of the question was "is it compatible".

Thanks,
John

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Sorry John, I've missed that part. Ofcourse it is compatible, with every EK-Supreme series water block. Also with some 3rd party products such as LN2/DICE pots etc. :yepp:

I don't understand why your EK universal backplate doesn't have the holes needed to fit in 115X properly...and that you launched a product thats only compatible with 115X.

EK Universal backplate has the holes to fit all desktop socket motherboards, including the LGA-1155/1156. I don't know where did you got the idea the EK-Universal Backplate doesn't fit it. This is a specific LGA-1155/1156 socket motherboard product, it is a ILM (socket latch) backplate replacement, therefore it can only be compatible with the LGA-1155/1156 socket.

I don't really understand the advantage of this plate, can't you just put 4 washers instead? :p

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

EK Universal backplate has the holes to fit all desktop socket motherboards, including the LGA-1155/1156. I don't know where did you got the idea the EK-Universal Backplate doesn't fit it. This is a specific LGA-1155/1156 socket motherboard product, it is a ILM (socket latch) backplate replacement, therefore it can only be compatible with the LGA-1155/1156 socket.

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He's talking about holes in the backplates for the three ILM (socket latch) screws so the backplate can sit right on the square ILM backplate not on 'top' of the ILM screws.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Joe

Flat head socket screws, but the holes aren't countersunk... any reason for that?

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Yes, why that flat head screws? When I got my HF block last month I thought it had come with the wrong screws as they where FLAT HEAD. But I looked at my friends screws and they where FLAT HEAD also.. WHY?:shrug::shrug:

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Originally Posted by kroks

I don't really understand the advantage of this plate, can't you just put 4 washers instead? :p

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It does not sit on the Intel back plate, so you get an even mount and it is not as thick so it does not push against the MB tray. This is why I liked Koolance and Swiftech back pates, but this is even better. I am surprised that no one had did this before since with AMD you replace the hold down bracket anyway and i would have thought that someone would have done this already. I think it's a great idea, just need one for 1366.

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Originally Posted by thegcpu

Yes, why that flat head screws? When I got my HF block last month I thought it had come with the wrong screws as they where FLAT HEAD. But I looked at my friends screws and they where FLAT HEAD also.. WHY?:shrug::shrug:

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my guess: b/c they're the cheapest... ;)

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Originally Posted by thegcpu

Yes, why that flat head screws? When I got my HF block last month I thought it had come with the wrong screws as they where FLAT HEAD. But I looked at my friends screws and they where FLAT HEAD also.. WHY?:shrug::shrug:

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I have always wondered this also. It makes no sense to me.

Also, where can these be found in stock in the US?

Thanks,
John

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Originally Posted by Utnorris

I think it's a great idea, just need one for 1366.

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1366 has a stock backplate.

And its very effective.

We dont need one for 1366.

1155 is another story.
My M4E didnt have a backplate even.


However tibbor can we get a picture of the socket and how the retension system looks?
Did u guys make it ONLY for eK products? or did u make it universal?

The backplate is practicly universal, it will fit any waterblock/dry ice or LN2/singlestage or cascade cold head. The holes are made for M4 bolts (or ANSI INCH equivalent).

This EK-LGA115x TRUE Backplate fits all Supreme series waterblocks, also the newest EasyMount series. Included are the four (shorter) screws for the EasyMount system.

The plate is easy to mount. Remove the original ILM BP with the enclosed Torx T20 key and replace it with the EK-LGA115x TRUE Backplate. The instruction manual can be found here:
http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/EK...1109855553.pdf

XSPC already do a 1155 mount with the socket mount screw holes. This is one step better though if youre prepared to undo the socket...

Then you got ripped off. The pics of the ME4 on Newegg show a back plate and my Asrock Extreme6 had one. The problem with putting another back plate on top of the Intel back plate is it can be uneven unless you tighten it down all the way and then it can warp the board. This is why i liked the Swiftech and Koolance back plates since they do not sit on top of the Intel back plate. I am glad to see this as it will make it easier to mount the block and not interfere with the Intel back plate or any other components on the back. And yes, we do need it for the 1366.

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

1366 has a stock backplate.

And its very effective.

We dont need one for 1366.

1155 is another story.
My M4E didnt have a backplate even.


However tibbor can we get a picture of the socket and how the retension system looks?
Did u guys make it ONLY for eK products? or did u make it universal?

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

EK Universal backplate has the holes to fit all desktop socket motherboards, including the LGA-1155/1156. I don't know where did you got the idea the EK-Universal Backplate doesn't fit it. This is a specific LGA-1155/1156 socket motherboard product, it is a ILM (socket latch) backplate replacement, therefore it can only be compatible with the LGA-1155/1156 socket.

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You need to use spacers if you want to use it with 115X:

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I had one, and still wonder how did you miss that aspect..

Sadly this doesn't work with the Easy Mount + Oval Top adapter as it's said on the web store.
Was going to buy one but then I read the fatal sentence :P

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Originally Posted by guilleguillaume

Sadly this doesn't work with the Easy Mount + Oval Top adapter as it's said on the web store.
Was going to buy one but then I read the fatal sentence :P

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Apparently it does work with easy mount + oval top adapter. I just installed it only using provided screws with no problem.

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