Are EKWB M.2 NVMe heatsinks compatible with X99 WS

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   EKWB have recently released some M.2 heatsinks : https://www.ekwb.com/shop/water-blocks/ssd-blocks/m2-heatsinks 

Does anyone know if they are compatible with the X99 WS ? I am looking for official confirmation. 

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GuruNot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Aug 2015 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote GuruNot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Are EKWB M.2 NVMe heatsinks compatible with X99 WS Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 5:21am
	EKWB have recently released some M.2 heatsinks : https://www.ekwb.com/shop/water-blocks/ssd-blocks/m2-heatsinks Does anyone know if they are compatible with the X99 WS ? I am looking for official confirmation.
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	If you want official, then http://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp EKWB doesn't have a QVL of fitment?

wardog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 15 Jul 2015 Status: Offline Points: 6447	Post Options Post Reply Quote wardog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 3:15pm
	Meh, I'll pass on 'em. I don't like their backplate idea in the least. Just a heat trap it is. Have you read the supporting documents that state a height on 42mm from board to top of the connector is req'd ? I don't have that board. But a careful and quick read with a micrometer will tell.