SSD bracket and recommendation

[darkmatt]

I am currently rebuilding my spare rig and need some advice.

i have the following already.

proc 2500k
mobo: asus z77-m pro
ram: corsair vengeance 2x4gb.
hdd: 1 TB hitachi deskstar
psu: cm 750W
gpu: gtx580

casing: cm5.

what SSD is recommended (budget around 100).

also, my casing is unable to fit 2.5inch drives. where can i get a bracket from?

 

[Hailgod]

LOL just use tape and stick it to the side of the case or something

 

[bhtan83]

Usually the ssd will come with the bracket.

 

[Ark Law]

It's an SSD for goodness sake, just dump it somewhere in the case and it'll be fine.

 

[darkmatt]

It's an SSD for goodness sake, just dump it somewhere in the case and it'll be fine.

can meh? lol.

 

[fockyerdod3r]

use double sided tape for SSD. I have done that for desktop and my macbook pro.

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

put on top of your dvd drive also can. done it on my previous rig.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

can meh? lol.

Traditional HDDs are required to be mount securely as they are subjected to shock and vibration due to moving mechanical parts. Whereas you can treat SSDs like bricks..

SSD won't breakdown unless some massive earthquake or sane man shake your entire PC chassis until it torn apart (by which everything else inside chassis would be destroyed lol).

 

[darkmatt]

the 2nd half of my question has been ignored.. lol.

any recommendations?

as it is a spare rig, perf doesnt matter. Any SSD> HDD.

 

[BossQ]

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...mounting-adapter-bracket-ssd-hdd-4354733.html

 

[shadow84]

Just hook up the ssd with the SATA data and power cable and put inside one of the 3.5" brackets.

Dun waste money on such brackets. It may not even fit inside your CM5.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

the 2nd half of my question has been ignored.. lol.

any recommendations?

as it is a spare rig, perf doesnt matter. Any SSD> HDD.

Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB @ $115 at the very least

 

[darkmatt]

Just hook up the ssd with the SATA data and power cable and put inside one of the 3.5" brackets.

Dun waste money on such brackets. It may not even fit inside your CM5.

my asus DCU II can fit inside though =D

 

[darkmatt]

Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB @ $115 at the very least

none at <100 ar?

SSD still so ex

 

[shadow84]

my asus DCU II can fit inside though =D

As in the 3.5" brackets. May not fit into your CM5 default bracket space due to design.

none at <100 ar?

SSD still so ex

Amazon also haven reach that low yet.. Based on USD. The nearest would be this:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-I...3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394976998&sr=8-3&keywords=m500

USD$69.99 x 1.29 = S$91. But need top up to US$125.

 

[shadow84]

If you really want a 3.5" to 2.5" bracket, try looking at t258jgn sales. Find for this: Orico 3.5” bay convert to 1x 2.5” HDD/SSD Alloy Steel Bracket

 

[jtjt00]

Yes, < $100 in the Garages Sales.

none at <100 ar?

SSD still so ex

 

[ckboon]

How about something like this?

2.5 SSD HDD To 3.5 Mounting Adapter Bracket Dock For PC SSD
free shipping 2.5 SSD HDD To 3.5 Mounting Adapter Bracket Dock For PC SSD-in Other Electronic Components from Electronic Components & Supplies on Aliexpress.com

 

[jtjt00]

These 3.5" to 2.5" bracket should available for about $5 each.