General hardware advice regarding HDD mounting

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nanobeast

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I am building a system in a Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 case. I would like to remove both of the HDD cages and not block the two 140mm fans in front of the case (one already installed, the other installed by me). I want to do this for good airflow without the HDD trays getting in the way.

I have 3 SSds and one HDD. I should be able to mount the SSDs in any free place (case wall etc.), in pretty much any orientation with a velcro right?

What abbout the HD though? How can I install the one HDD right in between the PSU and one of the front fans at the base? Is there some kind of HDD enclosure for one or two HDDs that I can buy for the case? Any advice?
 
nanobeast said:
I have 3 SSds and one HDD. I should be able to mount the SSDs in any free place (case wall etc.), in pretty much any orientation with a velcro right?
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Correct.
nanobeast said:
What abbout the HD though? How can I install the one HDD right in between the PSU and one of the front fans at the base? Is there some kind of HDD enclosure for one or two HDDs that I can buy for the case? Any advice?
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You could. As for an enclosure for inside a case, not aware of any.
 
I usually install HDs vertically, hanging from the drive rack or on the floor of the case. Some cases have room to install HDs vertically on the side of the drive rack.
 
Its a good idea to make sure the drives have some airflow past them.
Dont put them in an area where the air movement is stagnant.
 
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