Seems to fit.  

I will try to design the chipset for compression fittings since some folks are obsessed with them.  Can someone take an OD measurement of their compression fittings?  I had one laying around for that sole purpose, but I am not sure where it went.  A nice set of calipers would help to get an accurate measurement
 

monsoon are pretty popular and are a touch on the large side. if you need caliper quality measurements let me know and I contact them. they are a 2 family business so pretty good customer support. the link has measurements.

http://www.frozencpu.com/....html?tl=c703s2230b213

nateman_doo
so 0.625 OD?  I can work with that.  I will even go so far as to add a bit more.  Perhaps 0.75?  Lets see how it works out.

.75 would probably support even the most beefy of fittings.

nateman_doo

Vlada011
WOW, this is something else, completely.
No matter what people say I like normal, not painted caps.

huh?

vlada is eastern european, correct me if I am wrong.

think he was saying that your water block is nice. Also he prefers the unpainted capacitors (caps) more than the painted ones to look black. or I could be wrong.

Caps are mostly an obstacle for me to design around.  But as a user, lots of caps are great!  Don't really care what color they are.
 
So I just confirmed the paper prototypes fit perfectly:

It will require using one of the motherboard standoffs.  It will be a solid mount since (A) its going to a motherboard standoff, and (B) the inlets are mostly within the triangle the mounting screws.
 
 

here is a view of the space between the second PCI-E card and traditional bitspower fittings.  I think its hard to see, but if you draw a line parallel to the PCI-E slot, the widest part of the inlet is tangent to the release arm.  So that leaves enough room I think.  Its a simple fix if it isn't enough room.  Probably won't be compatible with the EVGA Hydrocopper video cards since they are so much thicker then traditional GPU blocks.
 
As I see it now, the design process is done.  Just waiting on some machine time to make one.  I will probably go right into production since this paper version is spot on, and there really isn't much to these blocks.  They are very simple and that will translate to cheaper for everyone.
 
Now, aside from the boards owner... who wants in?
 

You know I am in... What kind of question was that?

Nope.  FTW needs a different chipset block.  Here is why.  The motherboard standoff hole is in a different spot:

 
in reality the chipset mounting holes are in a different spot since motherboard mounting holes are a fixed item.  Back to the drawing board for a new chipset block for the FTW (995)
 
edit:  im all screwed up. The X99 CLASSY CHIPSET WILL fit the FTW board.  It will NOT fit the micro.  The pic is the MICRO's dimensions (designing that as we speak)
 
So  there will be a X99 Classy Vreg, a X99 FTW Vreg, a CLASSY/FTW chipset, an X99 MICRO Chipset and I am still seeking compatibility with the FTW VREG to fit on the Micro

yea, they hydro copper are very thick. 

nateman_doo
Caps are mostly an obstacle for me to design around.  But as a user, lots of caps are great!  Don't really care what color they are.
 
So I just confirmed the paper prototypes fit perfectly:

It will require using one of the motherboard standoffs.  It will be a solid mount since (A) its going to a motherboard standoff, and (B) the inlets are mostly within the triangle the mounting screws.
 
 

here is a view of the space between the second PCI-E card and traditional bitspower fittings.  I think its hard to see, but if you draw a line parallel to the PCI-E slot, the widest part of the inlet is tangent to the release arm.  So that leaves enough room I think.  Its a simple fix if it isn't enough room.  Probably won't be compatible with the EVGA Hydrocopper video cards since they are so much thicker then traditional GPU blocks.
 
As I see it now, the design process is done.  Just waiting on some machine time to make one.  I will probably go right into production since this paper version is spot on, and there really isn't much to these blocks.  They are very simple and that will translate to cheaper for everyone.
 
Now, aside from the boards owner... who wants in?
 

Nate, block idea looks good, but, I think you will have a really rough time fitting anything newer/bigger than a 580 in there.  That is a TIGHT fit.  Shame you don't have a modern hydro card, or 2, to test with, and no that wasn't me volunteering mine lol.

Look's awesome nateman. Soon were going to have to request more sig space for you so you can keep listing your new creations. I'm still looking forward to the hopefully eventual completion of your air cooled water block.

EVGATech_DaveB

hallowen
They Look Great as usual Nate, But Unfortunately with the inlet and outlet being between the first an second PCIe slot, I would not be able to use a Hydro Copper or Stock Air Cooling Graphics Card, Only the Thin aftermarket FC water blocks would work, Which BTW I am in the process of selling my four K|ngp|n/EK WB's and moving on to trying other different Graphics Options with my X99 System.
 
I may even go to a different X99 MB, So I will have to postpone obtaining this to wait and see what I end up with.

Selling the KPE's?  Kinda surprised, those cards are beastly.
 
Why sell the X99 board, it is a very solid competitor?

I'm Selling the KPE's and just going to try some other components in which I probably won't involve 4-Way SLI for awhile, But Don't Quote Me on That! LOL!
 
I'll still be testing with the EVGA X99 Classified and hoping there will be another BIOS update soon for helping with 2800+ Memory and "Experimenting" as I always have in the past.

I agree they look great. I also agree evga need to book u up with some cards so u can better test what fits and what doesn't. I would also love to see evga sell these as an aftermarket kit for their x99 (z97 wishfull thinking). So my question is when is evga going to start helping u out here. I'm sure there is a demand for such a product.

nateman do you need or want a micro for test fitting purposes? If so PM me and I'll get mine sent your way.

right on, you know where to find me if you do need it.

Still shouldn't be a problem.  But I will know more when I actually start making them, and people with backplates start yelling at me :(