sorry guys about earlier comment thought you was awaiting them to be sent didn't no was approval good luck guys I still awaiting mine in uk
 
 

htrajan
Got my approval today. Second EVGA card thus far, and at this rate, it seems I will continue to buy from them.

The approval is not the problem, I myself was approved within hours when I registered on the 14th, its the USPS delivery! 


I'm still waiting patiently and if I don't get it by Monday 24th, well then....

Both card approved, second one yesterday :)
Now do they send a notice when it's shipped?
 
Anamnesis

Just bought a 970 EVGA to replace my dead card and it has no backplate; this is in Australia. And apparently signups to have one delivered are closed? Is there any other way to get a backplate for my card?

EVGA_RobB
 

 

Free Backplate with Purchase of EVGA GTX 970 Graphics Cards*

 

For a limited time only, simply register your select EVGA GeForce GTX 970 graphics card, sign up, and we'll send an EVGA backplate directly to you for FREE!*
 
 
US Region : for More details 
 
EU Region : for more details 
 
Other regions will be updated soon!
 
**EDIT** More regions have been updated including Australia and South America.  Please check your region/countries EVGA website.
 
* See article for further details

I just registered my 970 04G-P4-2974-BR and it won't let me claim my backplate....
 
EDIT: doh! it's not on the part list. no back plate then

CatalaseEllimist
Is there any other way to get a backplate for my card?

I think they'll be up for sale in the relevant EVGA territorial stores. At least, that was the case with the backplates of previous graphics card series.
 

flashcrew
Well my friend  on my case, I'm outside of the US and as per Rob suggest on our email, I need to register it via EVGA Asia so that's what I did. I think on US and Europe region, after you registered it and approved, they will give you the status/tracking number of where's your backplate now at. Again, on my case, it seems this is not what appears to be on my EVGA page because I am from different region. It only says, "Your request was approved. The free backplate will ship to you approximately mid-November."

I can confirm that in my case (EU), I finally got the approval (after around 10 business days), but I have the same status on the page as you. No tracking number yet. Just wait a little bit longer. =)
 
@All the others wondering if they can still register their cards to get a backplate:
- Just click the relevant territory link in the OP
- If your card model is part of the list entitled to the promotion and you have an invoice dated prior to Nov. 9, you can register for the backplate until Nov. 23.
 
 

Why weren't all GTX 970s included in this?

Hello Guys,
 
I just bought my GTX 970 with part number 04G-P4-2974-KR.
This card has no backplate when I bought it; is there a chance to get one from EVGA?
 
 

17.11., so after the 9th November. :/

Ok thanks! 
I will try my best; would be bad if there is no chance to get one...
 
 

Hmm, sounds like a case of good luck. Good for you!

htrajan

exilelrrp

htrajan
Got my approval today. Second EVGA card thus far, and at this rate, it seems I will continue to buy from them.

The approval is not the problem, I myself was approved within hours when I registered on the 14th, its the USPS delivery! 


I'm still waiting patiently and if I don't get it by Monday 24th, well then....

 
I wouldn't sweat it. The process for this, it seems, is kind of like getting a MIR (which I did with my first GPU from EVGA). I expect it will take somewhere in the neighborhood of 4-5 weeks. Since it's a free promotion, as usual, they will be taking their sweet time.

4-5 weeks is ridiculous!  especially when you live in the U.S.


I was going to get the 970's regardless, but rushed into them because of the free Backplate promotion. Again I personally say it's ridiculous! and unacceptable 4-5 weeks...Where "First Class Mail" is intended for lightweight letters, flats, and parcels. Shippers are charged at a per-ounce rate and can expect that mail will be delivered in 1-3 days.
 
Example: I can drive to the location within 2 days!...My point in this, if I knew it will take actually 4-5 Weeks to get this small package delivered, I would have waited a bit longer to purchased my GPU and I would have purchased the Backplate at the same time and have it delivered via (UPS) where you can actually track the package and actually have it deliver on time, less than a week.
 
But aside from all that I'm still within the "1-Week Delivery Schedule" not counting weekends...Ya will know for sure by Monday

I order mine on the 31st October (have the receipt at hand and said that I will receive it next Thursday 27th November because they screwed up my order. Can I still qualify for this? To whom will I send an e-mail/contact when I receive it? Thanks!
 
P.s. Is it true that they are shipping the back-plate with new batches of GTX970 FTW attached to it?

Site says if purchased before Novermber 9th, then you have until November 23rd to register and request the backplate. TIP: Once you upload your invoice/receipt, you MUST go back to the original page, scroll to the bottom and submit the request once verifying your physical address. Don't just upload your invoice and assume they have your request. They didn;t make the process very user-friendly, but nonetheless, it works better than the Govt. Healthcare Website :P

Hey guys, I registered my GTX 970 SC ACX 1.0 card awhile back and got a backplate for it. However, I recently exchanged the card for the GTX 970 FTW ACX 2.0 and was wondering if the backplate would still fit on the FTW verison?