Hi,
My custom built PC has just arrived. Midi Tower (Kolink Stronghold case). On checking inside the case, I have noted the HDD is at the bottom of the case, towards the front, but at an angle of approx 10/15% sloping up towards the front of the case. The bottom of the case, including PSU, and HDD, is covered in some sort of casing all the way along the bottom, flush with the bottom of the motherboard covering the base from front to rear of the case. There is a gap at the front end of the casing where the HDD can be seen at the 10/15% angle.
I think it is at this angle due to the fact if it was horizontal the end of the HDD would probably be touching the front of the case, so I assume they have done it that way to prevent any vibration on the HDD from the front fans located just above? Is it OK for the HDD to be in this position? It is fitted tight and secure from what I can see so wontmove.
Furthermore I have a Corsair CX650W ATX PSU - (at least I assume it is, lol as that too is covered by the "casing/cover"). Is it ok for the PSU to be covered like that, I wasnt sure how much heat it would generate, although as per standard PSU,s it has built in fan.
Just thought I would query this - as I have never had a PC with this casing covering PSU and HDD angle etc. and I was also concerned over temperature within this casing. (at least it looks nice and tidy with no PSU wires n cables everywhere !
Edit : Just googled the case again, and have found other pictures of it with the cover, and what is apparently called a "shroud". It appears this is the way to do it nowadays (last pc was bought a while ago!). Only concern I have now is the odd angle on the HDD.
Many thanks
My custom built PC has just arrived. Midi Tower (Kolink Stronghold case). On checking inside the case, I have noted the HDD is at the bottom of the case, towards the front, but at an angle of approx 10/15% sloping up towards the front of the case. The bottom of the case, including PSU, and HDD, is covered in some sort of casing all the way along the bottom, flush with the bottom of the motherboard covering the base from front to rear of the case. There is a gap at the front end of the casing where the HDD can be seen at the 10/15% angle.
I think it is at this angle due to the fact if it was horizontal the end of the HDD would probably be touching the front of the case, so I assume they have done it that way to prevent any vibration on the HDD from the front fans located just above? Is it OK for the HDD to be in this position? It is fitted tight and secure from what I can see so wontmove.
Furthermore I have a Corsair CX650W ATX PSU - (at least I assume it is, lol as that too is covered by the "casing/cover"). Is it ok for the PSU to be covered like that, I wasnt sure how much heat it would generate, although as per standard PSU,s it has built in fan.
Just thought I would query this - as I have never had a PC with this casing covering PSU and HDD angle etc. and I was also concerned over temperature within this casing. (at least it looks nice and tidy with no PSU wires n cables everywhere !
Edit : Just googled the case again, and have found other pictures of it with the cover, and what is apparently called a "shroud". It appears this is the way to do it nowadays (last pc was bought a while ago!). Only concern I have now is the odd angle on the HDD.
Many thanks
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