EK-LGA115x TRUE Backplate

[tiborrr]

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

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

[Utnorris]

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

[Dr.Joe]

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

[Utnorris]

Anything on the 1366 bracket?

[quattro_]

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

+1 i would love to have one for 1366

[Martinm210]

Awesome!

[A13X]

I Like it!!

[tiborrr]

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

[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

[avddreamr]

Ek, full of win.

[tiborrr]

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

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

[jcrouse]

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

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

Thanks,
John

[TheHardCase]

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

[tiborrr]

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

Thanks,
John

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.

[prava]

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.

[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.

[kroks]

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

[jumper2high]

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.

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.

[thegcpu]

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

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?

[Utnorris]

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

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.

[Dr.Joe]

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?

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

[jcrouse]

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?

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

[NaeKuh]

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

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?

[tiborrr]

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

[PiLsY]

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...