the more I think about all this the less I like it, my FTW is not even 1 month old.
 
and now EVGA turns the light on an FTW+ with far better connectivity, more power phases, backplate (I had to buy one) and even MMCP.
 
so what am I supposed to think/do/say ?!?
 
that's a very strange way to "protect our investment" EVGA!

I was also mad when I first read about these.  But I am at the same time glad they are making these.  These are what I thought the FTW was going to be from the start.  I enjoy my FTWs, but I was a little disappointed by them not having many things special about them.
 
I thankfully didn't have to pay for back plates since I got mine right away.  If all I have to do is pay for shipping, I'll be good because these do look like good cards and cards that I wanted from the start.

Do these new SSC cards come with back plates? If not will the one for the previous GTX 970 SSC be compatible? I was going to RMA mine as I am having issues with it but I figure I will just step up to the new version.

I assume it will fit as there is only one backplate for the whole 970 line.  the new cards are not listed in the compatibility chart tho.
 
 
http://www.evga.com/Produ...aspx?pn=100-BP-0972-B9

Well, I would be glad if we could get some kind of MOSFET cooler for the old FTW. Does not need to be a plate, maybe EVGA could add some tiny glue-on coolers, that would be sent to FTW owners if they ask for it.

I almost pulled the trigger on a purchase today. Then I found this article while researching. I think I will wait a bit longer.
http://hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/78613-evga-launching-new-improved-geforce-gtx-970-ssc-card/
 
This was mentioned previously by another forum member, but it was never cited. 
 
*** I also realized that my specs are old in my signature! Updated!

that's great, now even 5 year warranty. is it getting better or worse, no idea what to think Jacob?!

sahafiec
that's great, now even 5 year warranty. is it getting better or worse, no idea what to think Jacob?!

That 5 year warranty promotion has been going on since September 19th; it isn't anything new.

I can stepup from a vanilla 970, but what is the point. 980 and 970 are just midrange cards indisguise... Anymore investment is a waste on these when gm200 is coming!

I wonder if the EVGA sli bridge will light up now? Comments EVGA?