HELP - where do I fit SSD in Fractal R4

newbuild · 26 Nov 2013 at 18:59

Need help please can't seem to work out where I am supposed to install the Samsung MZ-7TE250KW in the R4, I've attached the samsung plate to the SSD but can't see how this now will go into the R4.......

wazza300 · 26 Nov 2013 at 19:00

samsungs own plate? the fractal has its own hdd trays? you can pickup the holes underneath the tray then screw it to it and slide/click it into the case?

RJC · 26 Nov 2013 at 19:01

Looking at the website (assume I am looking at th correct case

) the hard drive cages should be ably to take the SSD'S direct without use of the backplate.

Ethermaster · 26 Nov 2013 at 19:03

just put the SSD mounting tray into a HDD tray, or better still mount the drive directly to an HDD tray?

wazza300 · 26 Nov 2013 at 19:06

how I have mine

newbuild · 27 Nov 2013 at 06:47

thanks everyone for the literally instant replies - had a nightmare last night. the fractual manual showed the ssd to be mounted behind the motherboard so i was confused as to how i would do that. hence the confusion. however, have now mounted in one of the hdd bays but the cable for the ssd seems a bit short - will be finishing off tonight.

Bickaxe · 27 Nov 2013 at 12:38

If you want it behind the motherboard, it goes the other side of the divide with your cables, you should have the mounting kit supplied with the case bits.

I can't see the point apart from neatness as you have a ton of hard drive bays to choose from.

newbuild · 27 Nov 2013 at 12:50

Bickaxe said:
If you want it behind the motherboard, it goes the other side of the divide with your cables, you should have the mounting kit supplied with the case bits.

I can't see the point apart from neatness as you have a ton of hard drive bays to choose from.

yep mounted it in one of the hdd trays.

petertr2000 · 27 Nov 2013 at 13:03

Yep, mine is mounted just like the image above

bigmac121 · 27 Nov 2013 at 13:59

I have the Fractal Design Define XL and it has a place on the drive tray.