Does it work as just back plate little confused
 
EK description it says The
 
Backplate does not serve as a standalone unit and is compatible with reference GeForce GTX 980 waterblock!
 
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/...x-backplate-black.html
 
 
Researching more I found this video showing it being installed on 980sc with acx cooler.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0I6-73jNdI
 
 
Thinking of getting for my 980s not just for aesthetic they also seem like they would help with cooling GPU/VRMs over the EVGA backplate.
 
http://i.imgur.com/S9baeGn.jpg
 
 
Has anyone used EK backplate before with stock cooler on 980 or other GPU?