2.5 to 3.5 Adapter, Inateck SSD Mounting Bracket with SATA Cables and SATA Power Cable, ST1004

On paper, this appears to be a fantastic product for installing an SSD in a computer. In reality, it was a nightmare to install, and I've been building computers since the 1980s, so I know what I'm talking about. To begin with, the cables are only 3GB in size, not the 6GB that the description claims. Finally, it was slightly too narrow when sliding into the computer case slot; the case's quick mounts wouldn't hold it, so I had to resort to using mounting screws. Oh, and the screwdriver that came with the kit is the wrong size for the screws that came with the kit.

Thiago Stone

| Feb 26, 2021

5" drive screws are used. This is a lovely piece of equipment, but there is one flaw: The screw holes on the outside aren't standard 6x32 3. Drive screw holes in the size of a 5 gallon bucket! M3 2 is the model number. Because the holes are too small and the pins won't fit into the Dell toolless drive brackets, they won't work with 5" HD/optical/floppy screws. It's time to put the drill into action. Bleah. This isn't a difficult thing to get right, guys. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A 3 FROM THE OUTSIDE. 5" HD. EDIT: Same screw size and location!br>br> I'm sorry for not emphasizing the positive aspects of the situation. It's an excellent, well-written piece. thought- bracket outside of They did a great job of putting everything you'll need for an installation into one box, and it's well made. This is a good choice if you don't need to use an existing toolless carrier or if your existing carrier has screws you can replace. I'm a tech, and I need a supply of these things on hand for SSD replacements of internal HDs, and I work a lot with Dell Optiplex machines that use that particular Dell bracket, and it's frustrating to be so close and yet so far from the perfect choice. I was using Corsair, but this comes with cables, which is nice.

Jasper Dorsey

| Nov 25, 2021

I purchased this kit in the hopes of saving a few dollars, but it turned out to be a complete waste of money. To begin with, the SATA cables that come with it are labeled as SATA III or 6 Gb/s, but they are actually SATA 1 or 1. 5 Gb/s. I put this to the test by benchmarking my SSD first with these cables and then with a different set I obtained from another source. With the other cable, the speed increased by three times. (br>br>Second, the screw-in mechanism. ) The caddy's holes for connecting it to the case are threaded differently than standard HDD/case screws. This is visible in the photo I've included. The top two screws are the ones that came with the kit, while the bottom one is the type that you'd find in most cases. It's possible that the caddy won't work if you need to attach it to a rack or tray that has its own screws or posts. Otherwise, I suppose you could just use the screws that come with it, but that isn't ideal and may not grip your case or bay properly. br>br>In any case, with the incorrectly advertised cables, you'd be better off looking for something else that has true SATA III connectors.

Alaiya Bright

| Sep 25, 2021

The outer screwholes were the main flaw I found with this bracket. They were either not tapped or tapped in an ineffective manner. This helped me install a SSD in a new HP Omen desktop. I had to basically tap the holes myself using the screws that came with the Omen for mounting a drive, and it took a lot of force to get them in. I never would have gotten them to self-tap if the screws weren't torx (which provide a solid seat) and I didn't have a good driver. It was fine once I got the drive mounted; the main reason I chose this over the Corsair was because it appeared to be a better deal, especially since it came with the SATA cables. However, because I already had SATA cables, I wished I had purchased the Corsair bracket. This piece of sheet metal simply does not have this level of quality. br>br>Recent changes - I purchased a second SSD as well as a Corsair bracket. This bracket paled in comparison to the Corsair bracket. br>Instead, the Corsair would be my choice. It had been properly tapped, and the quality was far superior to this one.

Cade Allen

| Apr 25, 2021

It appears that they started with a single SSD adapter and then decided to add another set of holes for a second drive; the problem is that you can't mount the "side wings" first as instructed and then add the two drives; you can't tighten the screws on the bottom drive because there isn't enough clearance for the screwdriver. If you attach the side wings to the two drives first and then try to attach them to the main bracket, the drives may be damaged because they are not aligned with the horizontal plane when the side wings are tightened. When attempting to plug in one of the power connectors, it broke apart. br>If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to Because the mobo does not support right-angle SATA cables, they may not work. SATA should be angled down (towards the case) and the two drives should not be so close together - The drives should be staggered, with the top closer to the edge and the bottom further in, so that the connectors are nested. You can also rotate one of the drives so that the SATA connectors aren't aligned. br>The metal is extremely flimsy.

Elijah Browning

| Nov 12, 2021