Hi. Heres a quick tutorial on how Ive done mine. I wanted it to look quite professional, easy to setup and with no tying knots! You'll need (all the stuff can be bought on ebay or diy stores): * 7mm Hex Screwdriver * 2.5mm Allen Key * 4x 10mm M4 Button Head Allen Bolts * 4x M4 Nylok Nuts * 4x 5mm Ru...

Hey all. Hope I can find an answer to this. Im looking to put my own heatsinks on the sides of my hard drives. But the nearest one I could find is a plastic version. I need one as close as possible but be aluminium. See pic of the item I found in the B&Q store. There was a smaller verion which was a...

Hey MikeC,

I realise bungee cord is best, but Im just looking at possible alternatives that dont involve knotting and tying!

If there was a bungee o-ring then that would be perfick. Alas, have never seen one.

Had a visit to town. Couldnt find what I wanted. :( The o-rings that places had were too small and didnt seem that flexible. One thing else that might be usable, is tent bands like these Tent Pegging Bands . I know rubber bands werent recommended but I would think tent ones would be non-perishable?

Just have to try not to look a perv in the shop choosing one!

I would think the hoover o-rings should be quite durable, though they are prone to snapping, but that may be due it being very stretched and worn from turning at high speeds. Maybe a plain hair band would be ok too? Im just looking for something that you dont have to tie a knot in. Looks a bit unsig...

Quick question... Would using those rubber O-rings that hoovers (old ones) use be good to use? I used to have one on hand, but couldnt remember if it was too "hard".

Might try a local hardware or DIY store.