Problems with EK HD 5850 backplate & 780i SB waterblock + my WC loops

[Eddy_EK]

Thanks Eddy. Can I contact EK Support to have them send me an updated backplate that will work for the 5850? Please let me know if this would be possible - thanks.

With regard to the southbridge block - loosening it that much is not possible as the block would not even have firm contact with the chip at that point. Surely there is a better solution?

Hi,

You should contact where you bought it. If you bought it directly from us then ok. But I would to suggest you to dremel or pile off that standoff and backplate will work perfectly.