Mounting HDDs in ATX PSU space

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I've had a hunt of the interwebs, but haven't turned up anything.

Anyone know of a rack to allow you to mount HDDs (2.5" or 3.5") in the gap left by an ATX PSU?

Both my machines run off PicoPSUs, the lack of an ATX PSU opens a large void in the case.

I've been looking to downsize my HTPC machine, which has 4x3.5" HDDs, 1x2.5" HDD and a 5.25" ODD.

The contents would happily fit into many of the tiny cases out there, except they lack space for all those HDDs. But the cases generally leave space for an ATX PSU, space I simply don't need.

I can't fathom why someone doesn't make something like this, especially with the rise in smaller systems, with better power consumption, that simply don't need a full ATX PSU (why no one makes a low power ATX PSU, <= 200w, is beyond me too).

Anyone know of anything to do that job?
 
Whenever I plan on such a venture, I look for items like below, drill holes in case, bish bash bosh. And maybe use anti vibration HDD mounting hardware if possible.

You may need to drill some holes, and tap some threads for bolts.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Lian Li EX-33X3 Tri 3.5" Hard Drive Bay Mounting Rack - All Black £23.99
1 x Silverstone HDD Expansion Kit - Black (SST-CFP52B) £14.99
1 x Silverstone 5.25" HDD Expansion Kit - Black (SST-CFP53B) £11.99
1 x Phanteks SSD Mounting Kit, 2x 2.5 For Enthoo Series £5.99
1 x Phanteks Enthoo 3.5" HDD Bracket £5.99
Total : £72.54 (includes shipping : £8.00).



Corsair Carbide 500R hard drive cage holds 3 drives and costs £11, and comes with trays.


All would need measured, three bay caddys usually take up three 5.25 slots for example.
 
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