I own 5173 1070 black edition, which has no back plate.  No worries if you have the same.  I put temp sensor on back of card where the heat issues have been shown.  Temps never got over 65c in that area while running card at 100% load playing Overwatch.  I am using a Coolermaster haf 932 case which has good ventilation.  I have owned evga products for years, and continue to stick by their products.  Too many people making a mountain out of a mole hill.  Give it a rest people!!!  
 
Note: Running power limit at 112%, Temp limit 92c, core clock +115, memory clock +300. using afterburner. Fan curve, no fan until 37c, ramping up to 100% at 90C.
 
 This has been the most silent video card i have ever owned, and actually now have in 2 pcs in my home now.

Welcome to the Forum master excreter
Thank You for sharing.
 

master excreter
I own 5173 1070 black edition, which has no back plate.  No worries if you have the same.  I put temp sensor on back of card where the heat issues have been shown.  Temps never got over 65c in that area while running card at 100% load playing Overwatch.  I am using a Coolermaster haf 932 case which has good ventilation.  I have owned evga products for years, and continue to stick by their products.  Too many people making a mountain out of a mole hill.  Give it a rest people!!!  

shannonjpower
Also take note of what JayzTwoCents says at 12:33 in regards to the setup without the backplate.
 

 
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i got my evga gtx 1070 ftw dt monday an stuck it in my folding rig overclocked it at core 2100mhz with fan at max 100% an temps are at 40 under full load so i fail to see why some people are so mad at least evga say they are willing to help fix any problems.will i do the bios fix nope i might do the pad swap but if i had the cash i would diff buy another one in the blink of an eye.