Mounting SSD in case

[KublaiKhan]

The adapters I've seen allow a 2.5 inch SSD to mount in a 3.5 inch enclosure. But I don't have any 3.5 inch trays in my case. They are all 5.25 inches.

We will have two 2.5 inch SSDs to install. Can someone recommend a converter/adapter to place those into a single 5.25 inch tray? Steel would be better than aluminum.

 

[joex444]

Can you mount a normal 3.5" hard drive in the case? The 2.5" to 3.5" adapter works with those; you don't need a converter for a 5.25" bay/tray.

 

[USAFRet]

What case is it? Many over the last few years have dedicated 2.5" drive mounts.

But...
2.5"-3.5" mount plate, into a 3.5"-5.25" adapter. Yes, I have seen this. Yes, I have a drive mounted like this.

 

[R_1]

this will draw ire from some people, but here goes.
double sided tape. an ssd weighs nothing screws are overkill on an ssd unless your case is in a paint mixer or similar situation. 3M double sided tape will hold her still wherever you want her. failing that hot glue. both are easliy removed and cause no damage to anything. I have a couple ssd taped to the bottom of my case right now, and for the last 8 mo's.

 

[USAFRet]

this will draw ire from some people, but here goes.
double sided tape. an ssd weighs nothing screws are overkill on an ssd unless your case is in a paint mixer or similar situation. 3M double sided tape will hold her still wherever you want her. failing that hot glue. both are easliy removed and cause no damage to anything. I have a couple ssd taped to the bottom of my case right now, and for the last 8 mo's.

No ire here. I've had an SSD velcroed to the case for ages.

 

[KublaiKhan]

OK. I can do 2.5 to 3.5 bay adapters. I ordered one such animal. I either need one more, or one that will hold two SSD drives.

 

[USAFRet]

OK. I can do 2.5 to 3.5 bay adapters. I ordered one such animal. I either need one more, or one that will hold two SSD drives.

I have a couple of these:
http://www.amazon.com/SABRENT-3-5-Inch-2-5-Inch-Converter-BK-HDDF/dp/B00G56ZNZU

2.5" - 3.5" adapter.
Holds 2 2.5" drives.
"Converts an available 3.5" HDD bay drive to accommodate two 2.5" HDD or Solid State Drive"

 

[KublaiKhan]

Do these things heat up? Is it OK to stack them?

This would be fine, if that's the case?

 

[R_1]

Do these things heat up? Is it OK to stack them?

stack away my friend stack away. they do create heat but most of the ssd case is empty space. they require no venting like hard drives.