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How Do You Use Your Spare Drive Bays?

Posted by Cliff on from the getting-the-most-from-that-extra-space dept.

red_flea asks: "I've got a couple of CDROM bays that I'm not using. Besides another CD or DVD ROM drive, what else can you put there? I know some people who use that space to cool their Cheetah or Raptor drives. Anything else? Please reply with gratuitous linking to products, articles or modder blogs."

19 of 135 comments (clear)

  1. Sandwich Warmer by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 4, Funny


    Keeps my grilled cheese nice and tosty warm.

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  2. I always wanted.. by \\ · · Score: 4, Informative

    I always wanted a fu-fme, but sadly they aren't OS X compatible. :(

    On a more serious note, I'm considering one of these to help convert the mounds and mounds of greek cassette tapes my parents have from the 60's. If only something like that existed for 8-tracks..

  3. E-Z Bake by ivan256 · · Score: 3, Funny

    If it can't be empty, you should definatly go with the "oven drive".

    http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/ezbake.shtml

  4. wires by myukew · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I stuff all the wires which I don't need there. I hope that improves the air circulation...

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  5. Place holder by zenray · · Score: 4, Funny

    I activatly use my spare drive spaces as place holders for future expansion points.

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  6. suspension by alexo · · Score: 5, Interesting


    Well, you could suspend your 3.5" drives in a 5.25" cage to get rid of vibration (reducing noise).

    I was thinking of suspending a smallish 3.5" cage inside the 5.25" one.

    Anyone knows where one can get old, possibly broken, computers for free in the Toronto area for such experiments?

  7. Sound Blaster Platinum by lexarius · · Score: 4, Interesting

    How about one of these?

  8. This is impossible. by Pig+Hogger · · Score: 4, Funny

    This can't be. You cannot be a geek AND have a spare drive bay in your system.

    1. Re:This is impossible. by bluelip · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Agreed.

      AND you can't be calling them "Spare cd-rom drive bays". That kinda' limits them to being filled by cd drives doesn't it. :)

      More seriously, _CRIKIES_ man. You can't ask someone "Hey dude... I wann'a ba a gekk. What can I stick in the empty slot so I can be ubercool". Also, If it involves any prepackaged item from Fries/CompUSA, you lose.

      What do _you_ want in there? What are _you_ inerested in?

      Dang man, be yourself.

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  9. XT Harddisk. by Vo0k · · Score: 5, Funny

    Storage: 5 megabytes
    Weight: 4 pounds,
    Spin-up sound: Impressive,
    Geekness factor: High,
    Power Usage: Excessive,
    Shutdown method: c:\dos\park.com,
    Interface: ISA card,
    Linux support: Yes,
    Windows support: No,
    Badsectors: Probably,
    Transfer rates: Who cares?

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  10. Re:Ideas by gi-tux · · Score: 3, Funny
    How about a drive bay book - about drive bays!
    And when you open it up, it becomes a drive bay?
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  11. An opening by dtfinch · · Score: 3, Interesting

    From time to time, I'll assemble a new old pc out of old parts and end up having a couple large openings left on the front of the system because I can't find the plastic covers for them. I'll just pretend it's good for airflow.

  12. Yes, this is sick by RealityMogul · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ya know, its been a long running joke that geeks would marry their computers if they could.

    With that in mind, I propose making a drive bay mounting system for a fleshlight.

    Hey, at least it would be nice and warm all the time.

    1. Re:Yes, this is sick by RealityMogul · · Score: 3, Funny

      What are you implying, that's only a half-height drive!

  13. Re:Is there a laptop harddrive RAID array? by Mike+Quin · · Score: 4, Informative

    What, like One of these?

  14. 5 1/2" floppy by mister_jpeg · · Score: 5, Interesting
    bonus points if it's hooked up.


    I love that these have a mechanical lever and they make mechanical farts when booting. Retro cool and functional.

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  15. Obligatory Reference by ReverendLoki · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I'm sort of surprised I haven't seen anyone mention the ubiquitous cup holder yet.

    Personally, i've always liked the idea of putting an LCD screen that can pop out the front of your drive bay...

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  16. Slap another computer in there. by gklinger · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Ever heard of the BriQ? (Picture) It's an entire PowerPC computer in a 5.25" drive form factor. Very cool. I'm not entirely sure if it is still available though as the link I have bookmarked isn't coming up. Either way, I figured it warranted mentioning.

  17. Hiding presents. by Trixter · · Score: 3, Funny

    Seriously. I hide holiday and birthday presents in unused case space. My wife/kids would never even *think* of looking *inside my machines* for *any reason* as they aren't computer-savvy.

    Yes, I make sure nothing I put in there can melt/burn/dissolve/explode ;)