I just learned why it won't fit. XFX has changed the card with a follow up version, see this link: <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1347368/questionable-xfx-double-d-7970-ghz-edition/10#post_19007151">http://www.overclock.net/t/1347368/questionable-xfx-double-d-7970-ghz-edition/10#post_19007151</a><br><br>

Apparently they added a second DVI port. In doing so, they screwed me. Here is a pic of the original pcb. Compare the picture of my card to this card (which I got from the EK Watercooling Website:<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1232610/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1232610" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1232610/flags/LL" style="; width: 800px; height: 324px"></a><br><br>

As you can see, the pcb has changed. An examination of my card reveals that there is indeed a second DVI plug on the back of the card. For comparison you can see the pic on Newegg (who I bought it from) which shows only one DVI: <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632</a><br><br>

Although it looks like they are in the process of getting that picture changed.<br><br>

Well, I could send the Koolance back and look into a different waterblock.<br><br>

That would probably be the cheapest way, I think. I don't know, I'm still shell shocked by the disappointment.