| | |  | | Home » Thermaltake 3.5 Inch to 2.5 Inch SSD HDD Bay Drives Converter Kit AC0014 (Black) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 2.5" Solid State Drives (SSDs) or Hard Disk Drives offer many benefits over the larger 3.5" hard disk drives such as lower heat output, faster speed (with SSD), and lower power consumption. But installing a new 2.5" SSD or HDD into an existing computer may not be possible due to lack of 2.5" bay drive support. Thermaltake 3.5" to 2.5" Bay Drive Converter Kit easily transforms any available 3.5" bay drive to accommodate up to two 2.5" hard disk drives or SSDs. The Converter Kit is designed to work with all types of computer cases (both screw-on type or tool-less type, and can be installed within a minute. Constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure strength and integrity of the adapter. | | | Features: | |
• Supports any computer cases with an available 3.5" drive bay (both screw-on type or tool-less type)
• Converts an available 3.5" HDD bay drive to accommodate two 2.5" HDD or SSD (Solid State Drive)
• Constructed from robust SECC steel to ensure maximum structural integrity.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 16 reviews |
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Functional and cheap, butNov 10, 2010
By V. Hall
Pros are that it works and is cheap. Only paid $6.99 each. No fitment issues with OCZ SSD and Coolermaster case's 3.5" slide-in drive trays. Supports two 2.5" drives which is great, though for heat producing magnetic drives you may want opt to put them in separate adapters. It would work perfectly fine for SSDs that produce little heat.
On the negative side, the horizontal bar of the adapter gets in the way of using a 90 degree SATA connector, so you will have to use a cable with a straight SATA connector on the end going into your drive. I prefer a 90 degree end on my hard drives SATA cables due to how my case is arranged. Note that you would not be able to use a 90 degree end on the top drive if you put two drives in the adapter.
I purchased two and they both had mediocre or poor paint jobs. The black paint had obviously run before it dried pretty bad on one, though the second one was slightly better. Not that it affects performance or fit sine the paint is very thin, nor will really very be visible once installed--it was just disappointing from Thermaltake. The boxes they came in had better finish on them.
This is a stamped and bend piece and the material is very thin. While you will probably be ok, I would be somewhat concerned about stripping the screw holes. I am using tool-less drive trays, however.
I also own a Silverstone adapter which I like a bit better as the mounts are offset to allow the 90 degree SATA connector and the more simple silver finish is of better quality looks nicer in the end. It is also a considerably heavier gauge material so I would assume there is less risk of stripping the screw holes. While this Thermaltake piece works just fine, I'd probably opt for the Silverstone again (currently only $1 more at $7.99) if purchasing another one.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Won't work in Mac ProMar 14, 2012
By C. Clark
Purchased this to setup a 2.5" SSD in a Mac Pro. The drive mounts just fine in the bracket, but the bracket won't fit into the drive "tray" that the Mac Pro uses. That's not saying that there's anything wrong with the bracket, as I'm sure it'll fit in the hundreds of Windows boxes out there, but just be aware - if you own a Mac Pro, this will not fit in it.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great AdapterFeb 08, 2012
By The Skillet Head
I don't understand the negative reviews for this. This is great! It has wonderful airflow, mine came with a perfect finish, and great attention to detail like the rolled edges on the front and back for strength.
Another reviewer complained that it was stamped metal. What else would it be made out of? Plastic would be too flimsy and forged would be too expensive and wouldn't cool as well.
Yet another complained about the finish. First of all, mine was perfect, but if it isn't- so what? It's just an adapter. Nobody cares what the inside of your computer looks like.
Oh, and I guess you can't use a 90 degree SATA cable with this. BFD.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Thermaltake 3.5 to 2.5 SSD HDD Bay Drive ConverterMay 02, 2012
By Dave C
After reading reviews, decided to go with this adapter since I didnt use 90 degree cabling for my hard drives. My cables are straight ends. Worked perfectly with my new SSD. Still have room for another SSD if I buy one in the future. Good value for the money.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
well designed and very usefulApr 18, 2012
By Technology Enthusiast
"Technology Enthusiast"
bought 2 for 2.5 SSD install in desktops - saved me lots of engineering workarounds and replacing enclosures which often lead to slice and dice knuckles
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