Reply to this thread Solved Forum question Started by Darkwarrior_ | June 28, 2014 3:52:16 AM | 3 answers 2 slim optical drives in 5.25" bay Can I fit two of these in 1 bay with this Why? because I'm running short of bays. Your solution preview Close Enable email notification of this thread By posting on this site, I confirm I am over 13 years of age and agree to abide by the site’s rules. Answer Someone Somewhere a c 133 G Storage June 28, 2014 5:20:14 AM Slimline drives don't need 12V, and space is at a premium. As such, they have a different connector. An adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3XT... Darkwarrior_ June 28, 2014 5:04:48 AM Well I have enough sata ports. I'm using CM Cosmos II, 1 bay for optical drive, 1 for fan controler, 1 for sd cards etc, X doc for reservoir. Can't I just use normal sata cables? Best solution chosen by Darkwarrior_ Someone Somewhere a c 133 G Storage June 28, 2014 3:59:06 AM Yes, though you'll need slimline SATA to normal SATA + power adapters - that comes with IDE adapters, which won't work. You might also find you're running short of SATA ports. What do you need that many bays for? See all answers
Someone Somewhere a c 133 G Storage June 28, 2014 5:20:14 AM Slimline drives don't need 12V, and space is at a premium. As such, they have a different connector. An adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3XT...
Darkwarrior_ June 28, 2014 5:04:48 AM Well I have enough sata ports. I'm using CM Cosmos II, 1 bay for optical drive, 1 for fan controler, 1 for sd cards etc, X doc for reservoir. Can't I just use normal sata cables?
Best solution chosen by Darkwarrior_ Someone Somewhere a c 133 G Storage June 28, 2014 3:59:06 AM Yes, though you'll need slimline SATA to normal SATA + power adapters - that comes with IDE adapters, which won't work. You might also find you're running short of SATA ports. What do you need that many bays for?