Quote Originally Posted by Shoggy View Post
@Coldon: keeping in mind that the GPU can be bend (like with our card) you will gain a lot by using the backplate since it pushes the GPU against the copper and can compensate that problem.

@eternal_fantasy: will still take some time. As long as we sell the copper one like hell we will not hold back a few to nickel-plate them since that takes a bit while others scream for blocks Since that nickel plated variant does not exist in the system I can't also do an order confirmation for it.
shouldnt the 8 screws around the GPU area be sufficient to prevent a bad mount due to bending? I can totally understand why it's nice to have the option of the back plate but while I personally feel like it may be unnecessary, skinnees testing will ultimately tell...

i just received my gtx480 today and after hearing that abortion of a stock cooler at full blast, i need to get a waterblock ASAP.