2.5" -> 3.5" adapter

CountBrass · Nov 8, 2012, 09:25 AM

So far I've bought two adapters to try and fit a 2.5" SSD in my MP 1.1, they're both pretty poor to be honest and crucially they both lack the holes to screw it to the MP's drive sled.

Any recommendations?

Lord Blackadder · Nov 8, 2012, 09:33 AM

I've run into similar problems before, foolishly buying cheap 2.5" to 3.5" adapters at local computer stores, without bothering to check the Mac Pro's mounting hardware first. <facepalm>

Other World Computing sells a 2.5" to 3.5"adapter specifically for the Mac Pro. It's not cheap, but it will do exactly what you want.

EDIT: Damn and blast, that's not going to work with your system. Your best bet would be an Icy Dock, also available at Other World Computing.

CountBrass · Nov 8, 2012, 09:54 AM

That is perfect. Thank you. Just ordered one fom Amazon.co.uk.

scott.n · Nov 8, 2012, 06:26 PM

I second the Icy Dock recommendation.

adam9c1 · Nov 9, 2012, 08:08 PM

I have early 2008 mp.
For a long time my solution was lots of blue masking tape but I have finally said enough is enough.
I ordered the metal tray for like $30 when they had the sale on fb SIMM ram and upgraded from 16 to 24 GB at the same time.

E2008 I had for two years and I plan in keeping for a few more.
Now if I can get a cheap video adapter to run a third display...

slughead · Nov 10, 2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CountBrass

So far I've bought two adapters to try and fit a 2.5" SSD in my MP 1.1, they're both pretty poor to be honest and crucially they both lack the holes to screw it to the MP's drive sled.

Any recommendations?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Blackadder

EDIT: Damn and blast, that's not going to work with your system. Your best bet would be an Icy Dock, also available at Other World Computing.

^^ This.

CaptainChunk · Nov 10, 2012, 11:03 AM

Icy Dock is your best bet for 2006-08 machines. The OWC adapter is only made for 2009+ Mac Pros, which have physically longer drive sleds/rails.

Nov 8, 2012, 09:25 AM	#1
CountBrass macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009	2.5" -> 3.5" adapter So far I've bought two adapters to try and fit a 2.5" SSD in my MP 1.1, they're both pretty poor to be honest and crucially they both lack the holes to screw it to the MP's drive sled. Any recommendations?
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Nov 8, 2012, 09:33 AM	#2
Lord Blackadder macrumors G4 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sod off	I've run into similar problems before, foolishly buying cheap 2.5" to 3.5" adapters at local computer stores, without bothering to check the Mac Pro's mounting hardware first. <facepalm> Other World Computing sells a 2.5" to 3.5"adapter specifically for the Mac Pro. It's not cheap, but it will do exactly what you want. EDIT: Damn and blast, that's not going to work with your system. Your best bet would be an Icy Dock, also available at Other World Computing. __________________ Oh, God, God, God! What on earth was I drinking last night? My head feels like there's a Frenchman living in it. - Edmund Blackadder
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Nov 10, 2012, 11:03 AM	#7
CaptainChunk macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Icy Dock is your best bet for 2006-08 machines. The OWC adapter is only made for 2009+ Mac Pros, which have physically longer drive sleds/rails. __________________ MP 8x2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, flashed 8800GT; Early '08 15" MBP 2.6GHz, 4GB RAM; Early '08 (RIP) 13" MBP 2.3GHz, 8GB RAM; Early '11
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Nov 8, 2012, 09:54 AM	#3
CountBrass Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009	That is perfect. Thank you. Just ordered one fom Amazon.co.uk.
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scott.n macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2010	I second the Icy Dock recommendation.
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Nov 9, 2012, 08:08 PM	#5
adam9c1 macrumors member Join Date: May 2012	I have early 2008 mp. For a long time my solution was lots of blue masking tape but I have finally said enough is enough. I ordered the metal tray for like $30 when they had the sale on fb SIMM ram and upgraded from 16 to 24 GB at the same time. E2008 I had for two years and I plan in keeping for a few more. Now if I can get a cheap video adapter to run a third display...
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