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Originally Posted by killernoodle
Back plate for the video card. I have decided to use a mechanism that does not rely on the use of springs for tension so I can put more pressure on the core from directly behind the core. I figure this will also allow the flattest mounting of the block to the core. I will end up gluing a piece of plexi on the back of the core to keep the card from being scratched up from the screw.
I cut it from some scrap aluminum I foud in the garage with a metal band saw. Fun stuff 
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why use a screw and plexi?
take advantage of the secondary cooling path

Use a copper spacer