Msi 770 arrived without back plate.

Jay Lavistria

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A backplate is a sturdy metallic plating on the back of the graphics card.
It's designed to straighen out the board when it starts sagging from weight, and it can also allow dispersion of heat from the card, depending on how its made.
It's pretty much cosmetic, with little benefit.