Reusing the case from a Fiery Color Controller E-7200

[Breadpudding]

So I decided to try to build the smallest computer possible using parts I already have. I've had success thus far, however I didn't think about the HDD until I tried to put it into the case. Since the motherboard(MicroATX) is bigger than the previous one(FlexATX), it doesn't have any room for the HDD bracket anymore. That's fine because I wasn't planning on having a full-sized desktop HDD, but I still don't have a place to put my laptop HDD. Does anybody have any ideas for mounting it?

Thanks in advance,
        Breadpudding

[Chaftalie]

If it was my Project, I would mount the HDD to the air flow holes ore drill new holes there. (maybe add some padding to minimise vibration)

 

Or doublesided Tape on the PSU ^^

[RollinLower]

2 minutes ago, Chaftalie said:

Or doublesided Tape on the PSU ^^

i second this one. if it doesn't interfere with any add-in cards you're putting in there this seems to be the best option. you won't be blocking any airflow and since the case stands with the PSU down you won't have to worry about it falling off anytime soon. 

it would probably be fine without the tape aswell, just lay it onto the PSU, tough that wouldn't be recommended for long-term use

[Chaftalie]

I ve a PC with in HDD just hanging from the top, it still works, as long as it won't hit anything and makes a short you are fine

[Breadpudding]

3 minutes ago, Chaftalie said:

If it was my Project, I would mount the HDD to the air flow holes ore drill new holes there. (maybe add some padding to minimise vibration)

 

Or doublesided Tape on the PSU ^^

Unfortunately I can't drill any new holes since the entire case is made out of metal(actual metal not the cheap crap that comes in most cases). I'm not sure how I would mount the HDD to the air flow holes but it's an idea worth exploring as long as I leave one of the sides open. As for the double-sided tape I don't have any actual double-sided tape but I can make a loop out of regular tape(not that it'll keep it from vibrating at all).

Just now, RollinLower said:

i second this one. if it doesn;t interfere with any add-in cards you're putting in there this seems to be the best option. you won;t be blocking any airflow and since the case stands with the PSU down you won;t have to worry about it falling off anytime soon. 

it would probably be fine without the tape aswell, just lay it onto the PSU, tough that wouldn;t be recommended for long-term use

I'm planning on not having any PCIe cards for two reasons:

1. This is supposed to be a server
2. The case prevents me from putting any "standard" PCIe cards in without modification

I do want to keep it secure to the case because this will be running for long periods of time.

[Chaftalie]

Or just lay it on the PSU and tape over it, it's not very fancy but works.

 

 

[HanZie82]

Yeah i third the option to put it on the PSU, just make sure it wont move.

[TVwazhere]

If you do decide to mount directly to the PSU, make sure you're not having any part of the Exposed PCB touching the PSU. Just in case  

 

Couldnt you also just velcro it to the other side of the front panel?

 

[Breadpudding]

8 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

If you do decide to mount directly to the PSU, make sure you're not having any part of the Exposed PCB touching the PSU. Just in case  

 

Couldnt you also just velcro it to the other side of the front panel?

I haven't thought about velcro. That's a pretty good idea and I might do that.