hey guys, just a heads up, I ran into a bit of a small snag when getting the waterblock and backplate installed.
The 2 Pin power connector "unused", looks like it may be the power connector for the reference cooler GTX LED logo
(I assume that is what its for) , for some reason its bigger then usual compared to the reference GTX980, not allowing the block to fit making the board bow a little bit when installed, using a pair of pliers I gently tugged and pulled it off.. See below, pardon the picture quality but its serves its purpose..
The other issue I ran into is the PCIE bracket, it protrudes out causing the other card next to it to push up against it, I'm unable to screw in the card due to the pressure of the plate pushing against the PCIE bracket.
ideas on where I can get a GTX980TI bracket without the protruding end ?