SSD Installed on bracket or tray?

[The Great Kamek]

Where do you guys install your SSD? Which place is better? HDD tray or SSD bracket? Also, my case only includes 2 thumb screws each for the tray and bracket; Shouldn't it be 4?

[MysteriousAeon]

I have a Corsair SPEC-02 case and my SSD is sitting tightly on its on bracket.

[Cyberspirit]

You can install them anywhere since they don't need to be secured because there are no moving parts. I usually just use the SSD brackets though.

[The Great Kamek]

3 minutes ago, Cyberspirit said:

You can install them anywhere since they don't need to be secured because there are no moving parts. I usually just use the SSD brackets though.

The case manual suggest that I use the screws if I install them on the tray

[Cyberspirit]

Just now, masked_guy said:

The case manual suggest that I use the screws if I install them on the tray

What case are you using?

[The Great Kamek]

1 minute ago, Cyberspirit said:

What case are you using?

Phanteks p400 tempered glass

[RollinLower]

i have 2 SSD's mounted with 2 screw each in their brackets. 

with SSD's it doesn;t really matter where you put them. lots of people who are on a budget just use double sided tape

[The Great Kamek]

1 minute ago, RollinLower said:

i have 2 SSD's mounted with 2 screw each in their brackets. 

with SSD's it doesn;t really matter where you put them. lots of people who are on a budget just use double sided tape

and HDD?

[Cyberspirit]

6 minutes ago, masked_guy said:

Phanteks p400 tempered glass

You should use these ones:

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You'll probably have to remove the four screws to install them though. But, you can literally just slap some double-sided tape on an SSD and mount them anywhere.

It really doesn't matter.

 

For the HDD use the ones on the bottom:

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These ones you just need to use the four pins to secure the HDD in place.

[RollinLower]

Just now, masked_guy said:

and HDD?

i don't use any HDD's personally, i only have SSD storage. 

HDD's have moving parts in them tough, so i highly recommend using the proper brackets and screws for those.

[The Great Kamek]

3 minutes ago, Cyberspirit said:

You should use these ones:

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You'll probably have to remove the four screws to install them though. But, you can literally just slap some double-sided tape on an SSD and mount them anywhere.

It really doesn't matter.

Will heat affect them as much?

[Cyberspirit]

Just now, masked_guy said:

Will heat affect them as much?

Nah, you'll be fine. The back of the Motherboard doesn't get hot at all. Also, AFAIK SSDs actually prefer hotter temperatures.