GRAUGEAR 5.25" Mounting Frame
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$28.44at Amazon, last seen Nov 2
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Our take on the GRAUGEAR 5.25" Mounting Frame
The GRAUGEAR 5.25" Mounting Frame is a steel adapter that turns one 5.25-inch optical bay into space for up to three 2.5-inch drives, or a mix of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. It uses an anti-vibration design and tool-free installation, and weighs just 5.9 oz. It is a niche part for desktop builds and NAS cases that still have a free optical bay. No current price was provided, so check the latest listing before buying.
Best forDesktop owners with an unused 5.25-inch bayAdding 2.5-inch SSDs to an older caseSmall NAS or home server buildsQuiet builds that want vibration damping
Pros
- Fits up to three drives in one optical bay
- Steel body is rigid and holds drive weight
- Anti-vibration design helps reduce drive noise
- Tool-free installation saves time
- Supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
Cons
- Only useful if your case has a 5.25-inch bay
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GRAUGEAR 5.25" Mounting Frame price history
Lowest price we've seen: $28.44 on Nov 2 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.
Specifications
- Device Compat
- HDD, SSD
- Drive Size
- 2.5 inch, 3.5 inch
- Drive Type
- HDD, SSD
- Drive Count
- 3
- Material
- steel
- Form Factor
- Internal
- Weight
- 0.17 kg (5.9 oz)
Questions and answers
- Will it fit my case?
- It needs one free 5.25-inch external bay. The frame measures 5.83 x 6.89 x 1.61 inches, so check clearance behind the bay for cables and drive length.
- How many drives can it hold?
- Up to three drives. It accepts 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs, so you can mix sizes within the three-drive limit.
- Does it need screws?
- GRAUGEAR lists tool-free installation, but drives usually still need mounting screws. Confirm what hardware ships in the box before you buy.
- Is it good for SSDs or hard drives?
- Both. The steel frame and anti-vibration design suit spinning hard drives, and 2.5-inch SSDs mount the same way.
- Is it worth it over a 3.5-inch bay adapter?
- Only if you have a spare 5.25-inch bay and want to fit several drives. If your case has free 3.5-inch trays, a simpler adapter costs less.
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