“Would this HD need a mount/rack for a standard sized desktop case? For reference the case is "Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange with Window Compact Mid-Tower Computer Case (CC-9011038-WW)"”
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I can’t speak definitively, but you would most likely need a 2.5” to 3.5” (bay) adapter. Alternatively, we use a bit of Velcro on iMacs to secure an SSD when retrofitting them with a smaller drive. Look on the specs of the model you provided to ascertain if in fact it has a full-size 3.5” drive.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Generally, you'll need an adapter for a desktop case. I see very few desktop cases have dedicated 2.5" slots. With the rise of mainboards with M.2 slots, even the 3.5" bays may eventually go away.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If your case doesn’t have SSD mounting spots, then yes.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Technically yes, and BestBuy sells those 2.5" to 3.5" enclosures for desktops, but really, the SSD is so small and light weight, and has 8 or so screw holes on the sides and bottom, you could put any screw in through one of the holes in the case frame to hold it in place. It might be hanging there kind of oddly, unless you can get one in through the bottom. It just depends on how particular you are, or, if you have a transparent side panel on your case and want everything to look sharp, or if you're going to be moving the PC around regularly for some reason then you might want to have it more solidly secured (but again, SSD, so no moving parts, it won't hurt it to move around a bit).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes if the case does not have a 2.5" HDD space (most desktop cases do not). Desktop cases typically accommodate a 3.5 internal HDD so an adapter would be needed. That case lists 4x 3.5" spaces/
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Most desktop pc's use 3.5 inch drives
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