SSD question and motherboard to case USB question

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

Hello. Does this SSD come with screws and would I need a bracket for it? (Could I also get the size of screws I would possibly need?)

http://www.outletpc.com/zt9733-samsung-840-evo-120gb-sata-3-solid-state-drive.html?utm_source=zt9733-samsung-840-evo-120gb-sata-3-solid-state-drive&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=pcpartpicker&utm_content=Samsung%2B-%2BHard%20Drives%20%26%20SSD%20%3E%20SSD%20SATA%20Drives

Also, is the adapter I linked below the correct adapter for a 3.0 USB motherboard to a 2.0 USB case. (The case doesn't have 3.0 USB slots)

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=CA-USB3TO2&c=fr&pid=7902b8209721a0cae61d58cc0045c532ed329d734026740a866871103db4a7e5&gclid=CJyL5Ybz6LsCFU5cfgodPwUA5Q

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

Yes. It comes with screws. No. You should not need any bracket for it.

Edit: I was mistaken. My screws came with the case. Not the SSD. Depending on what case you're getting, you may or may not need them.

No. That adapter is backwards. You need female 3.0 to male 2.0. http://www.amazon.com/CablesOnline-20-Pin-Motherboard-Adapter-USB3-AD24/dp/B00E42A4L0

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

Oh ok. If the case I have chosen has 3.5" bays, that will fit without a bracket? (I should have said the case also) Sorry about that.

ShadyHamster · Jan 6, 2014

Pretty sure the SSD doesn't come with screws, my 840 pro didn't come with any so I'm assuming the evo won't either.
However the bracket will come with screws if you get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994159

If the case doesn't have front usb 3.0 ports just plug the cable into a usb 2.0 header like you would usually do.
Or you could grab something like this if you want front usb 3.0 ports:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186176

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

ShadyHamster :

I thought mine came with the screws. I guess they came with the case then.

I do know I didn't need to buy a bracket. I had everything I needed to mount it.

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

ShadyHamster :

You're almost speaking another language on that last part. (First time build) Haha. I've read up quite a bit on the 3.0 USB ports and it seems it's faster for large file downloading? I just want to stick with the case I have and the motherboard only has a 3.0 USB from what the "Warning" stated at the bottom of pcpartpicker.

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

Skrad :

What model is the motherboard?

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz87killer

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

Skrad :

That has 3 USB 2.0 headers. It also has 4 USB 3.0 headers.

You don't need the usb adapter.

popatim · Jan 6, 2014

Package Includes
Samsung 120GB SATA III Solid State Drive
Driver Disc
User's Guide
Case Badges

Yes you are going to need screws and a bracket/mount.

The mount Shady already posted comes with 8 screws so you should be good to go with that.

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

Thanks Popatim and ShadyHamster.

Carguy, so was the warning just telling me that with the case I have, I would not be able to use the 3.0 headers?

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

Skrad :

Perhaps. I don't see the warning when I click on your link. Newegg lists that mobo as having three 2.0 headers though so you should be fine.

Which case are you getting? You may not need that SSD adapter. Mine has holes in the 3.5" drive bays to mount 2.5" drives. If yours has those holes, screws included with the case for the HDD will mount the SSD.

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

Skrad :

Perhaps. I don't see the warning when I click on your link. Newegg lists that mobo as having three 2.0 headers though so you should be fine.

Which case are you getting? You may not need that SSD adapter. Mine has holes in the 3.5" drive bays to mount 2.5" drives. If yours has those holes, screws included with the case for the HDD will mount the SSD.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc430kwn1

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

"ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3." That was the warning. But reading it now after you had explained it just shows me that it said the motherboard has 3.0 USB availability, it wasn't saying that it didn't have the 2.0 headers.

Guest · Jan 6, 2014

Skrad :

The instructions/manual for that thing sucks. I can't tell for sure if it has 2.5" mounts. I think it has one at the top of the hdd tower but I can't swear to it.

Skrad · Jan 6, 2014

Great.... Well I may end up asking for some help when it comes to putting the whole build together.

Thanks for the help!

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