How To Install EVGA GTX Titan X Backplate on the Nvidia GTX Titan X (with Unboxing)

In this video I am going to show you how to perfectly install the aftermarket EVGA GTX Titan X Backplate on the Nvidia GTX Titan X.

The process is quite simple and involves removing 8 screws. You will need the following:
1) Small Philips head #1 screwdriver
2) EVGA GTX Titan X Backplate (P/N: 100-BP-2999-B9)

3) GTX Titan X Reference Card Design
-According to EVGA's website, the backplate is compatible with the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN X (P/N: 12G-P4-2990-KR) and EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN X Superclocked (P/N: 12G-P4-2992-KR).
-Should technically work on all Titan X cards sold by different venders (without water block design) as Nvidia does not allow for changes in their reference design

EVGA does have a manual for backplate install, which can be found here (PDF):

There are some arguments that no backplate was included due to Titan X having a higher TDP. However, from my testing and reading lots of reviews, the backplate helps with cooling of the PCB and memory, reduce PCB flex, and it just looks awesome. To note that if you have 3 or more SLI system, the backplates can reduce the air flow between. No issues with 2 way SL as you can use a different PCIe slot. For an SLI system, you should look into forced air cooling. Again, it depends on that case you have.

Any questions or comments, feel free to let me know and thanks for watching!

[btter]

Thanks for this Video. You helped me a lot

[jbamrah]

Wouldn't dust get stuck in the gap but thanks ?

[gamehancer]

the blackplate it really helps to cool the Titan X ???

[skymooov]

The backplate looks good but when you are running 3-way SLI GTX Titan X like me you can't have backplates on the cards because they will be no gaps for air to get between the cards causing the cards to overheat and fail. Nvidia knows this that's why they left the backplate out.

[MRS]

Can I install the stock gtx titan x cooler on a normal reference model titan?

[Cyortonic]

The Titan X doesn't have a backplate because it runs VERY hot, and if you use more than one, it will overheat with the backplate on it.

[kbrick]

Can I use the EVGA backplate on a Palit Titan x?

[robert]

Anyone tried this on the non SC reference version of this card?

[skymooov]

The GTX 980 has a backplate but its a 165 Watts card the GTX Titan X is a 250 Watts card.

[WolfofPride]

For any who are interested in the screw driver he used the link is here: