I know your busy nateman. Just wondering if you had made any progress. Really excited to get my machine all done and under water.

nateman_doo
Sadly... no.  I have most of the leg-work done, I am just waiting for my machine to finish the current batches of ASX-11 blocks.  I wish I had time to even work on my second machine, so I could have 2 of them running.

It sounds to me it would be more effecient to stop operations until machine 2 is up. The time loss would be recovered by increasing your production by 100 percent and also allowing you to r&d while production is normal. Just my .2 cents, you would know best.

I can't say it is possible, but it would be incredible if EVGA were able to turn over the CAD files prior to release (hopeful wishing) so that Nate could make some initial sketches before the boards arrive.  I plan, depending on how some things go over the holidays, to order AutoCad 2014/2015 and start working on mechanical drafts, and I would love to be able to play with these as well. Imagine being able to draft out the fittings, the Cards, the motherboard with CPU, and everything, without needing to lay hands on a board for measurements. Oh the joy it would be..
 
I will say, I do really like Nate's blocks and can't wait for these to make it on to our boards.  All in due time.

seta8967
It sounds to me it would be more effecient to stop operations until machine 2 is up. The time loss would be recovered by increasing your production by 100 percent and also allowing you to r&d while production is normal. Just my .2 cents, you would know best.

God no?!  I would be down for a LONG time. I am still researching parts.  On the bright side I just tore out the last little bits of my original machine, so I can at least make SOME progress with the rest of the R&D.  Think of just cleaning a canvas and now I am ready to paint. 
 
I am working on my last batch of ASX11 blocks.  Then I have  to work on the Stinger block (have customers w/deposits lined up for that - none for these series yet).  Then comes this.  Busier then a 1 legged man in a... well... you know.

I am hoping these blocks make it out soon, as I am just waiting on my Motherboard and new Case.  I am really hoping to have everything to start building soon, :-)
 
Either way, I will be holding until these blocks are complete, because I am not entertained by the idea of tearing everything apart to install them, lol.

nateman_doo
believe me when I say I am dying to get these underway.  I have a huge chunk of aluminum just mocking me as I walk past it begging to be crafted into a fixture plate.  But alas, I only have 1 machine and it has been running ALL WEEKEND.  Even while i was cleaning the shop (which I haven't done in a LOOONNGG time) I had it running non-stop.

Just dont break it before we get our go lol.

Serioudly thou we should ease off nateman. He has taken on a huge burden. Z97 stinger and all 3 x99s. Plus he has prior obligations to complete his earlier products. So we can either ease off him, or raise funds for his 2nd machine.

please put me down for a set of the x99 classified mb waterblocks . ty just got my new board . wateing on waterblocks to build it smiles

I know that worked with Jesse in Breaking Bad... It could work with Nate, but we will have to keep an eye out for Walt, as he kind of threw a kink in the whole plan at the end.

At least they can provide some comic relief while you work your magic.

You already have my name down, but i may be switching to a FTW if i can trade or sell my Micro. Going to run 3 way SLI which is a bit of a pain with the Micro.

Well I'm officially a FTW block set now. Ordered it today, and hoping to have the micro sold tomorrow morning.

Scarlet-Tech
Not hoping, it will be sold tomorrow morning.

Yes, you are correct 😀

anything is possible.  I hope to be starting the tool plate for the Stingers tomorrow.  

Now I'm ready for blocks . Can't wait.
 

With water blocks X99 Classified will be completely different story...
Look without heatsinks... PERFECT.
 


 
Someone to show me this I would choose board for me and before heatsinks installation, than I would be shocked.
I mean now is nicer than Rampage 5 Extreme.
Obvious for someone was problem to install two simple things as this out of box with silver edges, don't need to be water block only normal flat heatsinks.
 

 
Really excellent picture for EVGA X99 Classified - E999 could be find here...
http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/xcgal/thumbnails.php?album=3654&page=1
 
 
 

I have my fingers crossed. I need a motherboard and an assignment, so I can start shipping myself stuff.
 
*update* (don't want to post again, rather than edit this one) NewEgg just started a claim for a refund.  It can take another 10 days, but once I get the refund, I will order an RVE.  The frustration is starting to come to an end, Finally.