Quote Originally Posted by skinnee View Post
EK is not the only one to use the fan holes to help with mount pressure, Aqua Computer, XSPC and Watercool do as well. AC also has a backplate that comes in the retail package,
I didn't count the Aqua Computer one as it comes with the backplate as standard in the package and the screws in that section screw into the backplate, but I see your point.

I'm not saying that functionally it shouldn't work, hell I've done dodgier mods in the past that stayed together for years

But it doesn't "feel" as pro imho.

Also some of the blame must lay with Nvidia, the 470 has a better configuration with 3 screw holes around that area.