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    Dual 3.5" HDD cage

    Hi

    Got this technical challenge. Take an Elite 110 case - designed for 3 x 3.5" HDDs. But if you would install a SFX PSU instead of a regular ATX PSU, you would gain enough space to install two 3.5" HDDs on top of each other vertically. Assuming you have some minimalist HDD cage to mount on the side of the case.

    The closest I came to find a HDD cage is this (https://www.pcper.com/files/imagecac...8/DSC_0289.JPG).

    Any ideas, fellas?

    EDIT: or how about this two? (http://www.it-tech-uk.com/4-x-25-inch-or-2-x-35-inch-diy-hdd-ssd-hard-drive-mounting-bracket-rail.html)
    Last edited by Bonebreaker777; 14-11-2016 at 01:29 AM.

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    Re: Dual 3.5" HDD cage

    There's this at Maplin for £1.80.

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    http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/3-hard-disk-expansion-mounting-kit-zt97f
    It's not exactly what you're after but it's close and made of aluminium so it's easy to cut and drill to size. You get two splitter cables too!

    EDIT: Memories! I bought one for a similar purpose way back when I wanted to mount three HDDs in my Pentium III slotketed Dell Optiplex GX1 SFF!
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    Re: Dual 3.5" HDD cage

    Will try. Would prefer a lot more the 2disk bracket thing but it's out of stock. Hmm. Will report back hopefully with positive results.

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