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Graphics The GTX 980 Thread

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Shirty, 31 Oct 2014.

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  1. Pookeyhead

    Pookeyhead It's big, and it's clever.

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    Think I'll buy a backplate for mine after seeing that.
     
    Pookeyhead, 19 Mar 2015
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  2. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

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    It's one of the reasons I went with the stock cooler - they all come with backplates :)

    Edit: like this:

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    Shirty, 19 Mar 2015
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  3. Guest-56605

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    I looked apon the purchase of the backplate as an investment to protect the investment Pookey :thumb: :D
     
    Guest-56605, 19 Mar 2015
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  4. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    The Cheesecake+ comes with a back plate
     
    Kovoet, 20 Mar 2015
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  5. adrock

    adrock Caninus Nervous Rex

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    i got the msi 980 from scan. there's no backplate, but i plan on attaching this nzxt g10 to it.

    Is there a back plate i can buy to go on the back of it which will help with anything other than aesthetics?

    I'm loving how well it drives 3440x1440, it's smoother than my 680 was at 1920x1200.
     
    adrock, 23 Mar 2015
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  6. Harlequin

    Harlequin Modder

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    my gainward gtx 980 comes with a titan cooler and backplate ;)
     
    Harlequin, 23 Mar 2015
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  7. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Here you go Adam http://www.coldzero.eu/272-gtx900-series
     
    Kronos, 23 Mar 2015
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  8. adrock

    adrock Caninus Nervous Rex

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    ooh, cheers Glenn, that's grand.
     
    adrock, 23 Mar 2015
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  9. MeddlE

    MeddlE Norwegian Blue

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    All in all? No.

    For clarity though the CS rep that I live-chatted with was very helpful.

    But.

    I decided to contact them today as hadn't heard anything and the status was stuck at "At supplier".

    Turns out that was an error.

    Was told they wont be getting any more Gainward cards, would I like something else? I'd have to pay the difference though. :wallbash: :wallbash:

    Refund it is then as I paid £360 for the card.

    That will be the last time I use Scan.
     
    MeddlE, 25 Mar 2015
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  10. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Sorry to hear that. I also had a problem with Scan last year and now do not use them unless they are the only supplier. And to think they won awards for their customer service in the past.
     
    Kronos, 25 Mar 2015
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  11. Guest-56605

    Guest-56605 Guest

    Sorry to hear that MeddlE :sigh:

    I would concur totally with Glenn on this as I'm now of the very same opinion, with reference to brand of card - the only three I'd personally go with are Asus, EVGA or OCUK in house variety purely because of the warranties and hassle free RMA's in the event of.
     
    Guest-56605, 25 Mar 2015
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  12. MeddlE

    MeddlE Norwegian Blue

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    I've got to say that I'm just not feeling the love for spending £90 more for the card at the moment.
     
    MeddlE, 25 Mar 2015
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  13. samkiller42

    samkiller42 For i AM Cheesecake!!

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    It's ALLLLLLLLL mine :thumb:
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    Sam
     
    samkiller42, 30 Mar 2015
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  14. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    A beatiful sight.
     
    Kronos, 30 Mar 2015
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  15. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    Right I now have the 970 and 980 boo to the lot of you.
     
    Kovoet, 25 Aug 2015
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  16. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    I am thoroughly chuffed with my OCUK GTX 980 definitely a worthy upgrade from the 670.
     
    Kronos, 25 Aug 2015
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  17. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    The stock coolers really are a piece of art.
     
    Parge, 25 Aug 2015
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  18. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    Going to look so good in my case.
     
    Kovoet, 25 Aug 2015
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  19. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    [​IMG]
    In she goes and the Titan cooler is just so damn sexy
     
    Kovoet, 28 Aug 2015
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