Does a hdd HAVE to be screwed in the case?

[WolfLoverPro]

Basically the hdd I’m getting don’t come with like a mount or screws believe it or not because the reviews said so what do I do ? Will I have to like try and find out the size of the hole or can I just maybe it in the bay without screwing ?

[AkiraDaarkst]

2 minutes ago, WolfLoverPro said:

Basically the hdd I’m getting don’t come with like a mount or screws believe it or not because the reviews said so what do I do ? Will I have to like try and find out the size of the hole or can I just maybe it in the bay without screwing ?

Because if has moving parts a HDD should either be screwed or clamped to the quick release HDD holder if your case comes with one or screwed to whatever HDD holder/mount the case has built-in.  If the HDD spins at fast speeds during read/write operations the vibrations can cause it to move around if it's not held down.  The screws necessary for holding down a HDD may come with the case or just ask the computer store to give you some, which they may give you for free or charge you very little.

[ProjectBox153]

Yes, you should screen in your mechanical hard drive. They vibrate, which can cause loud noises in your case. 

[ImNotThere]

14 minutes ago, WolfLoverPro said:

Basically the hdd I’m getting don’t come with like a mount or screws believe it or not because the reviews said so what do I do ? Will I have to like try and find out the size of the hole or can I just maybe it in the bay without screwing ?

yes you need to screw it down, it spins fast, when not screwed down you risk itspinning and moving and writing a piece of data in the wrong place and  bricking the hdd

[MkaiL]

22 minutes ago, WolfLoverPro said:

Basically the hdd I’m getting don’t come with like a mount or screws believe it or not because the reviews said so

They (almost) never come with a mount or screws. Those should be included with your case (unless it's a prebuilt)

[Wolther]

Duct tape if all else fails 

[WolfLoverPro]

10 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

Yes, you should screen in your mechanical hard drive. They vibrate, which can cause loud noises in your case. 

stupid i know but so i have to buy these

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-x-HDD-SCREWS-Pack-of-8-Hard-Disk-Drive-Screws-for-3-5-driv/361187862248?hash=item54187966e8:g:V34AAOSwmtJXVGUx

 

they will be ok for the hdd im gonan get and will fit in my case?

[Ryujin2003]

What case do you have? My case doesn't need screws to mount standard sizes HDD.

[WolfLoverPro]

7 minutes ago, Ryujin2003 said:

What case do you have? My case doesn't need screws to mount standard sizes HDD.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DESKTOP-COMPUTER-Galaxy-Bubble-Windows/dp/B005IDO352

 

idk if its the same its the same but mine has green lights its called a galaxy gaming pc case google that idk if there different sizes

[CogHead]

My case came with those flimsy plastic drive drawers that you have to just clip in the HDD/SSD and then plug in in the back. Since it rattled and vibrated the whole case i just put it on the bottom on a ~3cm thick wavy foam. Now it's quiet, but i'm about 95% sure it's not healthy for it, potentially shortening its lifespan.

Still, it's quiet. (7200 rpm HDD)

[Eduard the weeb]

There should be a mounting bracket in the case and the screws I believe come with the case majority of the time in that little baggy.

[DildorTheDecent]

Just put it on a bit of sponge. It'll be grand.

[seagate_surfer]

if you do decide to try to attach a hard drive to your case in some way other than a specific designated bay for it, it's important to note that it should either be completely vertical or completely horizontal in the best interests of the drive's health, here is a link from our Knowledge Base on the matter.

[ProjectBox153]

19 minutes ago, seagate_surfer said:

if you do decide to try to attach a hard drive to your case in some way other than a specific designated bay for it, it's important to note that it should either be completely vertical or completely horizontal in the best interests of the drive's health, here is a link from our Knowledge Base on the matter.

Not to infringe on someone else's post, but I know you are probably knowledgeable on this stuff. Is there any impact on a drive to run it completely vertical? I've always tried not to and to keep them horizontal, but I wasn't certain. 

[seagate_surfer]

17 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

Not to infringe on someone else's post, but I know you are probably knowledgeable on this stuff. Is there any impact on a drive to run it completely vertical? I've always tried not to and to keep them horizontal, but I wasn't certain. 

It can be run completely horizontal or completely vertical. Never have a hard drive powered on when moving it, but either of those ways is fine, just never on any kind of partial angle or slant.