Nate that looks amazing, the black is much better than I had imagined. Definitely in for one of these blocks. Just let me know how much you want for it.

One....MILLION....dollars
Mu ha ha ha!

nateman_doo

One....MILLION....dollars
Mu ha ha ha!

 
Is that with or without the EVGA Community discount?

nateman_doo

Block is all done.  Pics in a few hours.

I'm going to have to run that past the minister for war and finance, but I should be able to work something out... I think I'm in love...

Now here comes the completed pics
Backside pre-lapping:


 
Topside w/Delrin top:


 
Installed:



 
Top off with O-ring removed:

You can see the lowermost channel that goes within 0.09" of the surfaces of the chips
 
Bottom lapped:





 
Top with Stainless Steel screws - for those who want a lil flair with their dark:


 
And becoming one with nature.  Tried for some sunlight pictures:


 

Will the final versions have paint on the inside of the waterblock in the channel also? Will this have any effect on thermal conduction?

On an atomic scale, yes. for this application, no.  the lowermost section is where the heat transfer happens, and that doesn't have any of the coating on it.  
 
Boddaker, I got your PM, but i can't reply.

Very impressive!

Bloody fantastic work Nate!
One small thing I think might just polish it off is if you give the Delrin top a
small 45 deg bevel around the top edges just to get rid of that 'sharp' look.
 
*Sent PM about payment.
Also request for mine, if possible, that bevel would be great (I can do it if not).
Plain copper (I will nickle plate) and Stainless steel screws and I will engrave
the top when I get it. Looks like there is plenty of room for the engraving thanks
to you for using small head Allen screws and counter sinking them, WD.
 

beveled tops aren't a problem, I just have to special order a certain endmill to make it happen.  
 
I am just happy i was able to make the goal i set to get it done this week.