980 Ti backplate
980 Ti backplate
You purchased the EK Nickel + Acetal and the backplate but did not receive thermal pads with the backplate. When installing, you found insufficient thermal paste for the long strip on the backplate. You're wondering if you can install it without thermal pads or what alternative steps you should take.
It looks unusual that a company like ek sold an item without any documentation or installation instructions, and without all the necessary components to perform the job. For the Bavk plate, it should match what ek provided. It would not be surprising if ek supplied Evga’s manuals? Checking their website might help. Here are the documents you mentioned:
- EK-FC980 GTX Ti Classy KPE Backplate - Black
- Mounting mechanism
- Thermal pads
It seems the package received was either used or incomplete, missing all required parts...
It appears unusual that a company such as ek sold an item without any documentation or installation instructions, and without all necessary components to complete the job. For the Bavk plate, it should match what ek provided—perhaps even evga’s specifications? Check the links you shared for reference.
For the EK-IM models, I’ve enclosed the following parts:
- EK-FC980 GTX Ti Classy KPE Backplate - Black
- Mounting mechanism
- Thermal pads
Could it be that the one you received was used or came from an open box missing essential pieces?
I attempted to install everything using minimal thermal paste, except for the GPU processor chip. I’m certain you don’t want that paste to interfere with components like the VRM or similar parts. Please confirm your model before proceeding.
Additionally, I found the following items on ek’s site:
- EK-FC980 GTX Ti Strix Backplate - Black
- Mounting mechanism
- Thermal pads
It seems everything should be included for straightforward installation from ek.
it looks strange that a firm like ek sold an item without any documentation or installation instructions, and without all the necessary parts to complete the job? it seems unusual that ek would not supply evga’s. the backplate should match what you received; it wouldn’t be surprising if ek provided evga’s manual. here are some links:
- EK-IM 3831109831212.pdf
- EK-IM 3831109831007.pdf
- EK-IM 3831109831212.pdf
- EK-IM 3831109831007.pdf
just need to get your model used. if you want, you can download from the ek site.
Enclosed:
- EK-FC980 GTX Ti Classy KPE Backplate - Black
- Mounting mechanism
- Thermal pads
the one you received appears to be used or an open box missing all required installation parts?
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc980-gtx-t...late-black
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc980-gtx-t...late-black
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109830376.pdf
I tried installing everything with less thermal paste, but I only know the GPU chip needs paste—make sure it doesn’t affect anything like the VRM or other components. short version: if you check your model, it should be fine.
Well just follow what they show on the Evga site, I never needed to install a back plate as an extra. All I can say is do it according to the instructions the company provides for this product. Everything should be easy to download from places like Ek. If they suggest placing a pad in a specific area, I’d feel confident it’s necessary there. You can still purchase thermal pad material from various sources such as Frostytech or Newegg, or even order it through Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=th...at_id=3944
Just follow their guidance, even if you need to order more pads.
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109830581.pdf
Avoid cutting corners and ensure everything works properly.