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    Adding a second SSD to my 3XS system?

    I received my up-specced 3XS Sniper FT03 system a couple of weeks ago and am very impressed but not having had a decent gaming machine for ages I underestimated how quickly I'd use up the 120gb SSD (thanks Steam!).

    When ordering I remember I could spec two SSD's so I assume I can fit another one easily for my games and leave the original for the OS and apps? The last time I installed a HD it was a 200mb one so I may be behind the times but if you could answer the following:
    • Where do I attach it in my Silverstone FT03 case and does it need any brackets or suchlike?
    • Are the connectors already there or do I need anything else?
    • In my case there's a neat hot-swappable drive bay with a door right at the top - can I just plug it in there?



    Many thanks and apologies for my obvious noobery!

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    Re: Adding a second SSD to my 3XS system?

    Hi Caulkhead

    In the FT03 case it only has one place to fix an SSD so adding another you will need either some double sided velcro to fasten it to the inside of the case as that's what we use when a bracket wont fit or if you dont have a mechanical drive you can add one of the 3.5 adaptors http://www.scan.co.uk/products/dynam...cradle-bracket

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    Last edited by Ben @ Scan; 30-07-2012 at 02:40 PM. Reason: .

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    Re: Adding a second SSD to my 3XS system?

    Hi Ben,

    Thanks for the reply. I've also discovered that you can fit an SSD in the hot-swappable drive bay using Silverstone's own adaptor which I thought might be useful for any other FT03 case customers reading this. The adaptor is:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silve...ble-drive-bays

    Cheers.

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