internal SSD mounting The specs for this case state that it has a place to mount an SSD. Does anyone know where this is? I have one of these cases, but I can't find it.
367460
Ben,The SSD mounts on the bottom base of the case behind the power supply and under 3.5 inch drive bays. there are 4 screw holes that match up with the screw holes on the SSD.
1932772
I removed the cover today on mine to replace the HDD with an SSD and add another mSATA. BE FOREWARNED: To remove the case you have to break a "Warranty Void" sticker. Once inside you will find *nothing* can be upgraded replaced without having to completely disassemble the system; I decided to not attempt it. I've been building/upgrading systems for 20 years and the internal design of this system was complex enough to scare me off. The only thing that appears to accessible is the HDD but I could figure out how it was mounted and wasn;tabout to tinker about and make a $2K paperweight :)
2196642
Dude if you have a compaq, throw it out and I'll build you a real computer:). 800-707-2525. It would be a complete waste to put a fast SSD drive into a piece of crap. Of course this is not the SSD drive to get. The Samsung 840 pro is the one to get as it is almost double the speed for only $50 more. Well worth it. Plus the Samsung comes with software to keep it running fast where this drive will be running 1/5th the speed in about 5 months.
1409515
power supply: nomounting accessories: it has everything you need to put hdd's and optical drives in there (tools free even)note: there is no SSD mounting option out-of-the-box. I didn't realize this until after I bought it. You can buy an SSD to HDD adapter, or tie it down to something (it won't move because there's no moving parts).
2129309
In the hard drive bracket. Most SSDs come with a bracket to fit in normal Hard drive slots.
1892829
If you are planning on installing a SSD, you will need to buy an adapter tray for the SSD that will let you mount it in one of the 3.5 trays. Search Amazon for a SSD adapter.
1583847
Your standard drive fits, but you will have limited space behind the drive if you plan to use an aftermarket tall cpu cooler. A metal faceplate comes with this case that you mount to the front bezel of the drive with an adhesive strip. You will have to use it or deal with a small gap between the drive bezel and the case face. Just takes some lining up so the drive ejects properly.
1076326
http://mydigitalssd.com/sata-m2-ngff-ssd.php is a link to the full specs for this card. There is no mention of a screw being included, but other posts indicate that one is provided. I am ordering a card today, to be used as my boot drive on an ASUS Maximus VI Formula motherboard. While that board is not mentioned on their spec sheet, it does have an M.2 NGFF slot, so I'm gonna try this.
1191590
This drive has standard SATA connectors that fit the same as desktop drives. It's 2.5" so you need a mounting bracket to secure it into a desktop case. No special cables just a bracket so you can secure it into the case.It's surprising that there is no desktop version but they must feel that desktops have the room to use an SSD for boot/applications and a separate large drive for storage so the market is not there for a desktop hybrid. I don't agree but nobody is selling a 3.5" hybrid drive so I must be wrong.
1432019
I have an SSD in my desktop PC, and I drilled holes in the tray to mount the drive directly to it (the drive mounting tray slides out of mine), however, I realized after swapping drives a few times, and since there are no moving parts like a standard disk drive, it really doesn't need to be mounted at all. Mine is currently just laying in there and has been for a few years with no problems at all.
1961025
No there is not. I'm not an expert in hardware but I believe noticed that there is a slot for cache memory but it is empty. It fits the msata mini half-size ssd by the looks of it.
883212
I don't know. I could not fit my ssd into it, which is why I bought it. I sent it back.
624234
I never opened the case on this particular computer, before sending to a client. Like most computers of this type, there is usually extra sata power cables, and extra sata signal sockets on the motherboard. And the case is large enough to house an extra drive. Another option to consider is with the large capacity and very inexpensive usb drives out there, you could easily add an external drive to the computer.
194986
Well, you p"Might" be able to inside a "Full" sized tower, but you'd literally have no room for anything else. These (IMHO) were designed for external use, or to be placed inside a completely separate "Empty" case. Me personally, i fabricated my own modded case exclusively for this. It seems that most ppl have simply placed it somewhere on their desk. You will definitely need a separate power supply for it (Even a cheap 300-400 wt. model) to supply juice to the HDD/SSD's. And as i've noted in previous posts, i just ran them all into a 7 port USB hub using USB to SATA connectors (Let the PC recognize them individually. DO NOT plug in all at once). Well, you p"Might" be able to inside a "Full" sized tower, but you'd literally have no room for anything else. These (IMHO) were designed for external use, or to be placed inside a completely separate "Empty" case. Me personally, i fabricated my own modded case exclusively for this. It seems that most ppl have simply placed it somewhere on their desk. You will definitely need a separate power supply for it (Even a cheap 300-400 wt. model) to supply juice to the HDD/SSD's. And as i've noted in previous posts, i just ran them all into a 7 port USB hub using USB... » Read More Well, you p"Might" be able to inside a "Full" sized tower, but you'd literally have no room for anything else. These (IMHO) were designed for external use, or to be placed inside a completely separate "Empty" case. Me personally, i fabricated my own modded case exclusively for this. It seems that most ppl have simply placed it somewhere on their desk. You will definitely need a separate power supply for it (Even a cheap 300-400 wt. model) to supply juice to the HDD/SSD's. And as i've noted in previous posts, i just ran them all into a 7 port USB hub using USB to SATA connectors (Let the PC recognize them individually. DO NOT plug in all at once). « Show Less
1968407
I bought that computer for my son, he loves it, no problems. Unfortunately I don't know what a ssd drive is, nor does he, so I can't give you any info on that.
961036
Jack,First, I have 2 of the enclosures and am very happy with them for >1 yr. Includes quiet cooling fan. While I am using 3.5" drives in them I'm fairly confident you could slip in a 2.5" SSD using a 3.5" bracket. In fact, some SSD drives come with a 3.5" bracket as part of the drive kit. I recall installing an SSD in a 3.5" slot on using a bracket in my dad's PC last Spring. So, my answer to your question is to go for it! But be sure to order a bracket as well. Hope this helps! - Mel at nondeficere.com P.S. Be careful when you install a drive in the StarTech enclosure. Don't force anything! Don't pull on anything! Just slide the drive in horizontally until it plugs securely into the drive connector in the housing. Jack,First, I have 2 of the enclosures and am very happy with them for >1 yr. Includes quiet cooling fan. While I am using 3.5" drives in them I'm fairly confident you could slip in a 2.5" SSD using a 3.5" bracket. In fact, some SSD drives come with a 3.5" bracket as part of the drive kit. I recall installing an SSD in a 3.5" slot on using a bracket in my dad's PC last Spring. So, my answer to your question is to go for it! But be sure to order a bracket as well. Hope this helps! - Mel at nondeficere.com P.S. Be careful when you install a drive in the... » Read More Jack,First, I have 2 of the enclosures and am very happy with them for >1 yr. Includes quiet cooling fan. While I am using 3.5" drives in them I'm fairly confident you could slip in a 2.5" SSD using a 3.5" bracket. In fact, some SSD drives come with a 3.5" bracket as part of the drive kit. I recall installing an SSD in a 3.5" slot on using a bracket in my dad's PC last Spring. So, my answer to your question is to go for it! But be sure to order a bracket as well. Hope this helps! - Mel at nondeficere.com P.S. Be careful when you install a drive in the StarTech enclosure. Don't force anything! Don't pull on anything! Just slide the drive in horizontally until it plugs securely into the drive connector in the housing. « Show Less
1836445
If I remember from when I did mine, there are some screws that attach the SSD to the mounting tray. With HDDs it's a simple snap-in into the mounting tray. I have an SSD in mine, and I remember it being fairly simple.