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1. I think it will depend on the rotation. I honestly don't see how it wouldn't work with vertical barbs (it may be close), however I can definitely see it being problem if mounted horizontally. Also, the heatspreaders can be gently pushed up against for some additional space if needed.

x299 ITX board - Apogee Drive Vertical Orientation

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2. With low profile fans on the side and a thin rad, you could probably mount a pump on the back

Example - Example 2


There are some pretty extreme low-profile pump options so I think the only limit here (outside of Thermals) would be creativity.

http://cdn.overclock.net/5/59/5985e699_2012-05-14_18-18-28_736.jpeg


Also, if 2x240mm is too difficult to manage, a 1x120 + 2x240mm is possible as well... with plenty of room to spare.

https://cdn.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/189427.e211b39cfa458d27da22dacac73e84fe.1600.jpg


I'm not a fan of external pumps/reservoirs myself but it can work and still look decent doing it (for all you external power brick loving heathens).

https://0x7d.com/category/misc/