Swapped the board to get the USB ports working... whew this has been an interesting build, and it's not quite over.

I want to get some better cooling going. Can someone verify that I have the right idea? There is some contradicting information in the thread.

My goal:
HR-01-X for CPUs
Stock HS for NB
Asus Memcool for Memory - What size fan does this thing take?

Will I have problems with the HR-01-X if I'm using the Asus supplied backplate? The backplate adhesive seems super strong. Right now I have the rubber pads stuck in the middle of them to provide extra support to the mobo in that region.