can't find a apogee xt o-ring

[ir_cow]

Same as the title, I can't find a replacement Swiftech XT o-ring. any ideas past buying a new block?

[kyfire]

Auto parts store.

[ir_cow]

doesn't it have to be exactly the right size. they aren't all the same.

[kyfire]

Auto parts stores have a large selection of o-rings (you'd be surprized at how many o-rings are in a car. Just take the old one with you to match.

[El_Capitan]

An O-ring on a CPU block?

[ir_cow]

I duno if i trust a o-ring for a car  in a cpu block. I was hoping someone knew where i could find a o-ring online for the water block.

[kyfire]

Well, o-rings in the AC on your car hold pressures of over 100psi and fuel line o-rings hold anywhere from 50 to 100+ psi. So, IMHO they should work find in a computer cooling system.

[ir_cow]

hmm, well i could do that if its my last resort. It's not my water block so if I take it apart I have to fix it by the end of the day. thats why i wanted to order a o-ring online but all i can find is a top block repacement for $20.

[AkakmanH]

Actually, either Ace, Lowes or Home Depot would probably be your best bet. They all have a large selection of o-rings

[Stonerboy779]

Automotive quality o-rings are likely to be better than what us stock as they have to deal with greater extremes if temp and pressure. Also with a hundred and one different sizes and thickness at only a few cents each its too easy.

[SpikeSoprano]

+1 on auto o rings,they withstand a lot more pressure than any pc water block, just take the old one with you for a size match.

[sword_fish]

Automotive quality o-rings are likely to be better than what us stock as they have to deal with greater extremes if temp and pressure. Also with a hundred and one different sizes and thickness at only a few cents each its too easy.

yeah, i used a couple of those to serve as spacers(cause i need much pressure for a good heatsink/chip contact) for my North Bridge heat sink since i cannot find any sort of tiny plastic screws to do the job. and it worked like a charm