pathfindercod
Thanks for the update on the backplates.  Im debating now if I want them for my two new 780 classes. Im air cooling, when i added them to my 680 classys my temps actually went up about 5 degrees.

eduncan911

sublimeandetc
As far as the newly announced HDMI 2.0 goes on the GTX 780 Classified... it's looking like it will just be a simple firmware update, but can anyone confirm this?  I will be purchasing a 4K TV soon and want to know if my SLI 780s will be able to provide a 120Hz signal (60fps... right?) for the TV over HDMI, because I know the 1.4 spec capped out at 60Hz. (30fps?)  I know Display Port can already provide the necessary bandwidth, but that would basically limit my TV options to one.

I'd like to know this as well (the classys getting a firmware update to support HDMI 2.0).
 
Besides that, I run an 120 Hz tri-monitor setup here with HDMI and Dual-Link DVI inputs.  The HDMI inputs only allow 60 Hz.  I run DVI x3 to each display for 120 Hz support.  I can manually force the HDMI out's frequency to 120 Hz, but my monitors displays and error saying something like it doesn't support that frequency over HDMI and to switch to DVI (see sig for type).
 
In addition, I have a Panasonic Plasma 240 Hz that I've tried a bit to support.  It only has HDMI inputs (no display port and no DVI).  So how in the heck can it support 120 Hz?  Let alone 240 hz 3D? I have yet to drag my big-ass rig downstairs to connect to the plasma to test/force 120 hz output over HDMI.  But I may try that when the classy's arrive next week.
 

sublimeandetcEDIT: Also, would using a Display Port to HDMI adapter work to transmit the 120Hz signal?  That way I can use any TV with HDMI 2.0 and just convert out of the Display Port on my 780.

When I played with these adapters, Windows saw them all as 60 Hz regardless.  You can force it up to 120 Hz though in your Monitor Properties.  On that tab, "Monitor", when it is showing the dropdown for the screen refresh rate, Uncheck the box that says "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display."
 
Sometimes I have to go in and select a different monitor driver before they show up.  Alternatively, there are monitor INF files out there that let you have the full range of frequencies.  

eduncan911

sublimeandetc
As far as the newly announced HDMI 2.0 goes on the GTX 780 Classified... it's looking like it will just be a simple firmware update, but can anyone confirm this?  I will be purchasing a 4K TV soon and want to know if my SLI 780s will be able to provide a 120Hz signal (60fps... right?) for the TV over HDMI, because I know the 1.4 spec capped out at 60Hz. (30fps?)  I know Display Port can already provide the necessary bandwidth, but that would basically limit my TV options to one.

I'd like to know this as well (the classys getting a firmware update to support HDMI 2.0).
 
Besides that, I run an 120 Hz tri-monitor setup here with HDMI and Dual-Link DVI inputs.  The HDMI inputs only allow 60 Hz.  I run DVI x3 to each display for 120 Hz support.  I can manually force the HDMI out's frequency to 120 Hz, but my monitors displays and error saying something like it doesn't support that frequency over HDMI and to switch to DVI (see sig for type).
 
In addition, I have a Panasonic Plasma 240 Hz that I've tried a bit to support.  It only has HDMI inputs (no display port and no DVI).  So how in the heck can it support 120 Hz?  Let alone 240 hz 3D? I have yet to drag my big-ass rig downstairs to connect to the plasma to test/force 120 hz output over HDMI.  But I may try that when the classy's arrive next week.
 

sublimeandetcEDIT: Also, would using a Display Port to HDMI adapter work to transmit the 120Hz signal?  That way I can use any TV with HDMI 2.0 and just convert out of the Display Port on my 780.

When I played with these adapters, Windows saw them all as 60 Hz regardless.  You can force it up to 120 Hz though in your Monitor Properties.  On that tab, "Monitor", when it is showing the dropdown for the screen refresh rate, Uncheck the box that says "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display."
 
Sometimes I have to go in and select a different monitor driver before they show up.  Alternatively, there are monitor INF files out there that let you have the full range of frequencies.  

Zoeff
Looks like the 780 classy backplate is listed as available in the EU store as well now. But the block now isn't, and I'm pretty sure I saw it in stock less than a week ago.
 
I've never seen both the block and backplate in stock at the same time, at least in the EU store. Shouldn't they just come in a set? From what I've seen, a full cover block will bend the card quite a bit if you aren't supporting it with a backplate.

EVGA_JWhite

eduncan911

sublimeandetc
As far as the newly announced HDMI 2.0 goes on the GTX 780 Classified... it's looking like it will just be a simple firmware update, but can anyone confirm this?  I will be purchasing a 4K TV soon and want to know if my SLI 780s will be able to provide a 120Hz signal (60fps... right?) for the TV over HDMI, because I know the 1.4 spec capped out at 60Hz. (30fps?)  I know Display Port can already provide the necessary bandwidth, but that would basically limit my TV options to one.

I'd like to know this as well (the classys getting a firmware update to support HDMI 2.0).
 
Besides that, I run an 120 Hz tri-monitor setup here with HDMI and Dual-Link DVI inputs.  The HDMI inputs only allow 60 Hz.  I run DVI x3 to each display for 120 Hz support.  I can manually force the HDMI out's frequency to 120 Hz, but my monitors displays and error saying something like it doesn't support that frequency over HDMI and to switch to DVI (see sig for type).
 
In addition, I have a Panasonic Plasma 240 Hz that I've tried a bit to support.  It only has HDMI inputs (no display port and no DVI).  So how in the heck can it support 120 Hz?  Let alone 240 hz 3D? I have yet to drag my big-ass rig downstairs to connect to the plasma to test/force 120 hz output over HDMI.  But I may try that when the classy's arrive next week.
 

sublimeandetcEDIT: Also, would using a Display Port to HDMI adapter work to transmit the 120Hz signal?  That way I can use any TV with HDMI 2.0 and just convert out of the Display Port on my 780.

When I played with these adapters, Windows saw them all as 60 Hz regardless.  You can force it up to 120 Hz though in your Monitor Properties.  On that tab, "Monitor", when it is showing the dropdown for the screen refresh rate, Uncheck the box that says "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display."
 
Sometimes I have to go in and select a different monitor driver before they show up.  Alternatively, there are monitor INF files out there that let you have the full range of frequencies.  

Confirmed with Jacob that this will not be supported. Your HDMi connector will be capped at 60Hz.
 
I can tell you from recent research that the DisplayPort adapters won't do the job either (as per NVIDIA). If you want 120Hz, you have to use DVI at this time. I'll let everyone know when I hear differently, but for the time being, we recommend DVI.

Vlada011
serial number is on top, dark, mine is exactly near rubber for protection SLI connector.

eduncan911

BGKris
Does anyone have the stock bios (80.10.3A.00.82) by any chance? I'm looking to reflash back to stock. 

 
First post: http://www.overclock.net/t/1411500/official-evga-classified-owners-club

BGKris
I answered my own question
http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/143542/evga-gtx780-3072-130723.html