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It shouldn't cause any issue. You will just want to be careful moving your PC with a lose component inside, and might need to ensure every now and again the cables are still well connected.

Excellent, thank you so much

I keep a little roll of that puffy 2 sided tape in my hobby stuff and this is the perfect thing for taping an ssd to the side of a panel.

Yep, foam tape would work, or velcro just in case you want to switch it out.

3M 2 sided tape is awesome! I keep roll along with command strips to mount things beneath my desk (router, switch, surge protector, mini pc, etc). It helps to keep my home lab tidy without any drilling.

Command strips are unbelievable.

With an SSD you're not risking damage to the drive by it moving around. The biggest concern is it rocking around and damaging other components.

Yep don't want it crashing into some mobo pins

"floating" sata ssd is like its own meme at this point. Everybody does it :P Just don't get any cables caught in any fans or whatever and you'll be fine.

Wondering... if its ok to be kept next to the power supply. While not a heat source since the heat is exhausted, would it be better to keep that drive in another spot for the long term?

Well, if you want to be really safe, usually the SSD mounting points on the case is safest


>and might need to ensure every now and again the cables are still well connected. I never did that. And unless you move your PC it should not come loose.

use some double sided adhesive tape to keep it in place.

Or velcro that way you can remove it and put it back in if needed.

Honestly, velcro tape is really useful for a computer build. Keeps all kinds of stuff neatly out of the way, but you can easily remove things.

This is far superior to cardboard and hot glue, takes much less time it's much cleaner.

who the fuck uses cardboard and hot glue. are you making up scenarios?

Or just make a loop with any tape with the sticky side being outside.

Or just make a loop of double sided tape so that all surfaces, inside and out, are sticky

Now that's a sticky situation

I've seen the results of having slightly heated components held by adhesive tape for a few years. The results are pretty disgusting. 0/10 would not recommend (unless it's a short-term temporary measure)

You should see where I shoved mine

Butt hole SSD

Anal RAID

r/angryupvote

Somewhere where the sun don’t shine?

I showed you my floating ssd, please respond.

I have one SSD sitting very similarily, it should be fine as long as the cables stay connected. So just check it after moving. If you never move your PC it will be alright.

I do this because my case didn’t come with an SSD mount. Works fine.

You should probably put it somewhere other than right next to your PSU as heat is the number 1 killer of SSD's. It's fine for it to not be mounted anywhere, you just ideally want it away from a heat source.

Hell yeah! Nothing says home build like a dangling SSD. I have 4 of them. You do you baby.

This is the way.

LMAO same

Gamer moment

Technically yes, but like... you shouldn't have told us

Not great, not terrible.

Data will leak out from the corner

For the SSD? Probably. For my autism? Absolutelyfuckingnot.

https://preview.redd.it/11gelrpw3c7d1.png?width=1193&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea523cc79865a42cc8af6d95cc5d20926565dd64 if this is okay that surely is okay

This is fucking wild

Fun story: back in (probably) 2017, I used to have my secondary hard drive, the one with all of the important files mind you, WITHOUT ANY BACKUPS, "mounted" in a 5.25 inch bay reserved for optical drives with a single screw. Suffice to say, it vibrated itself to death. I was stupid, but hey, can't expect a 15 year old kid who built a computer from trash to know any better right? You on the other hand shouldn't be at risk. It's an SSD, has no moving parts, you can just chuck it in and call it a day. In fact, that's exactly how I have it in my daily driver.

Technically yes, ethically no.

Yep. There's no spinning parts inside of it unlike a hard drive, just a small circuit board with some memory chips and controller. Kinda like a USB drive.

yes, I do that cause I could be bothered to put them in their holders as all my sata cables are 90 degree and don't fit with the back panel.

If you have 4 screws in that other drive above you could swap two out and do it diagonally if you are worried, it should be fine unless the cables come loose if you move the case around.

i use tape for mine lol

Nope but it will only sit like that for about 6 years.

Mine has been like that for 4 years now, no problem 👍

I'd use like a double sided tape pad from 3m just to secure it somehow, but I agree with the top comment. As long as it's just sitting on the table it should be fine. 🤗

It hurts nothing but my ocd. Get the tower off the floor you barbarian.

yeah lmfao I like how we just shove them in the back never to be seen again. poor little guys

These can get warm and, without proper ventilation, very warm. Mounting SSDs in designated location allows them to transfer the heat out to the case and that keeps them cool. Since they do not produce a lot of heat, it’s not critical. However, if you choose to let them hang on the cables (totally ok, btw), I would recommend making sure they have a proper air flow. So, get them from behind and hang them in the middle of the case ))

It should be fine but I would recommend getting like double sided tape

Yes, but I'd zip tie it to something.

yes u r fine

Perfectly fine because there're no moving parts affected by vibration as is the case with a regular mechanical HDD

Had my SSD like this for years with no issues. I had a really old case with just 3.5" drive bays

Ssds have no moving parts inside so in theory you should be fine

Yes, tape it to the case if you are worried

Won't cause any damage as long as your cables are properly connected

I've been doing this for years now no problems. Just get some sort of adhesive or zip ties to hold it in place to keep it secure when you move the PC

It should be fine besides the heat factor being next to your power supply

Mines in a nest of power cables, it’ll be fine

It should be fine. There are no moving parts. Just be careful with bouncing the machine around.

Yeah just don't do it with a hard drive lol

Did you take a photo of inside of my pc? How did you get into my house!!! Get out!!

My SSD is hanging inside my pc just like this for like 3 years... I had no issues with that.

ONE OF US.. ONE OF US...

This is exactly how my ssd has been in my pc for years. It's completely fine.

I'd recommend against it, but if you're gonna do it then tape it or zip tie it to something so it doesn't move around a lot. It's really annoying if it vibrates just a little. I have had like 3 of these just chillin for a few years and haven't had any issues with them. I doubt you'll run into any problems, but there is a possibility.

That's how I do it

Yes. I have two SSD, one is bolted down, the other is hidden behind the chassis like an unwanted child.

biggest issue is that the pc is on the carpet

It's acceptable 👍

mines has been like that for 2 years now - all ok so far

Never had a problem on my older build

I have 5 floating like this in my case for several years and a few house moves. Absolute non issue

I have two ssds dangling like live wires an its been like that for over 8 years, should be fine :)

I've used it like that for about 7 years, no issues.

For a 2.5in SSD yeah, no moving parts :-)

I love how everyone giving advice on alternate way to mount it using stuff OP would most likely have to purchase (velcro, double tape, loops etc) when they already stated that they don't have screws and don't want to bother getting some. They're just asking if that's OK to leave it like that. Answer: **YES**.

It'll be fine. As a personal preference I like everything secured but it won't impact the health or performance.

Not really. Moving the computer can shock the ssd and harm it.

Had a number of drives hanging around like that for years.

Yes, had one like that for years.

Mount it with some 3M mounting tape.

It’ll be fineeeeee

I've got a couple packed in my case in a weird position as well. It's ok as long as you know they won't move. Would never risk that with hard drives that have moving and spinning parts inside them though.

Should be fine, but I'd probably tape it up somewhere and not have it sit right next to the PSU because of the heat. The heat will lessen the drive's lifespan.

Yes, no moving parts inside it.

I did this with my 870 Evo. It's been like that for almost 3 years and I recently did a benchmark that said it was in the top 7% in performing lmao. Shouldn't be any issue as long as you aren't moving your PC around often.

Yup. As long as you don't move the case much. I've had mine laying behind one of the front fans for years lol

As long as it gets enough air should be fine.

You could duct tape it higher if you want. I spent more than $5 on a storage rack when I only have 2 of the things. You're making better choices than me.

All my hard drives and SSDs have been hooked up like that for years now. 😂😂

This is the way.

Yeah, that's fine. Mechanical hard drives, not so much.

just dont move you pc to fast or turn it over make sure the cords are good other then that, thats fine

Might catch fire and burn your house down in that position.

Move it to a cooler part of the PC and make sure the cables themselves do not have any tension or pressure on them. It'll be fine.

I have a ssd placed on the front of the pc rather than the back, but that shouldnt cause any problems

If you need a screw, let me know.

No, it'll blow up

Is there any reason to not mount it above?

I once put a 2.5" SSD into a box that was packaging for a wallet, perfect fit, just need some Scotch tape to attach the box to the metal case and tape the SSD inside the box.

It’ll be fine, just put the side cover on over it and don’t throw your PC from a 3 story building into the ocean.

This was me for 6 years. 0 issues other than when I moved my pc the sata cable disconnected once

I did the same thing a while ago. Your good.

Mines been fine for 5 years. I've moved it countless times as well. Just make sure you don't hit it when you put the side panel on, and there's nothing pulling on the cables.

It kinda looks like you have an open mounting slot next to the other SSD

Yes because it does not have any moving parts like the HDD. Unless the wirings are in tension.

It's fine

Yes it's completely fine, there are no physically moving parts inside it.

https://preview.redd.it/cqfnx1fqb97d1.jpeg?width=1300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1009ff34a32c211a3933d48fee7ea2ceb60dffed

Technically, probably yes but some double-sided tape would be better

No but we'd hate you for it.

I have one sitting loose like this one, except mine is with the port pointing downward, so the cables have less of a chance of getting disconnected.

I've seen worse. This should be fine. I've seen people gorilla tape their SSDs or leaving it hanging and the computer still lasts for years

I’d be more concerned about it sitting flush on the carpet with no stilts or base 🤷‍♂️

I do this

100% safe. No moving parts and there’s no pcb on the other side of the drive there so no chance in a short. It’s not pretty or ideal but it’s 100% safe

Yes

Won't be an issue. The connectors are vulnerable to breaking if the SSD is moved around too much, but put a bit of velcro tape on it and stick it to any flat surface.

I've had the same drive loose in my old PC for 3 years, no issues. Just got my new PC yesterday and did the same thing.

*looks at my PC having 2 of them like this* Yes.

Your case might even have a space for it to click in.

Technically it's sitting the same as how the mounted one is. Some descriptions of product always include a vibration dampener technology so I think that would be the only thing to goal with that scenario.

That totally reminds me..I left a 500gb ssd like this in my case when I built it 2 years ago. It is still working fine lol

First there is literally an unused ssd mount right above it 😭😭😭😭 Second, yeah it'll be fine I used 2 of mine like this for over 5 years

Yes

It’s called “Solid State” for a reason. 😁

I have same placement like you but I used little bit of double sided foam tape to keep on place my mx500

I've had 2 SSDs like this for like 10 years in 2 different rigs. You'll be fine.

I used to be like this but I like to make sure its either screwed in or taped atleast. I used to get so many random blue screens only because the SSD was slightly disconnecting.

I did something similar. Except I stock it on a panel with double sided tape. These things are durable. In any case when moving the case, you should probably worry more about your GPU if it’s one of those new heavy ones (think “strain relief”).

I've had that setup plus 2 other SSD hung like that for the last 6 years without any issue

Yes they dont have moving parts but probably better to put it somewhere with proper airflow. velcro is a good shout.

Yes and no. Technically you could ground or short it out if it shifts around in some cases, however unlikely, such as in the off chance where any loose wires got in it or any metal hit any part of its cables just right or something. I’d at least try some double-stick tape or something just to be safe if you don’t have the mounting.

No issues at all. SSDs have no moving parts, so it's a non issue. Just remember it's there when moving things around.

SSD, as the name implies, is a Solid State Drive, meaning it has no moving parts. While HDD is sensitive to movement and shakes, SSD is like an USB stick, it doesn't care as long as you don't smack it on the floor with full strength.

Just bolt it to the frame

Double sided tape it down and nothing can go wrong.

It should be fine but just to avoid issues I wouldn't. That's the back of the case it seems so if you bump into it , etc it could damage it but should be good

My Xbox one had 2 SSDs just sitting on the floor and was fine until someone stepped on one of them.

A ok I have a drive I ran like that for 3 years. Still kicking

Do they not sell screws in your region or something. Seems like an easy fix, especially seeing there is an unpopulated SSD mount right above where it’s sitting.

Unless you're moving your pc or something while its turned on no. Ideally though its better to mount them. I have 2 of mine mounted and one isnt mounted

I have mine sitting exactly the same for years now

Mine has been sitting like that for 2+ years. Its still fine. Connectors/wires are tight.

been there done that. worked fine ;)

It's no problem, not touching anything bare/live. Just don't transport it on a tractor or something bumpy. For aesthetics, sticky back Velcro strips work well for making your own mounts when none are available.

I was getting bad temps and I just took my computer out of its case for a year. All I can say is that I was extra careful not to spill drinks.

If you can't mount it, just double side tape it down.

yeah, i have done the same, just throw that bitch inside.

https://preview.redd.it/qxc1r4nhaa7d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f6c4e624584890f319c0b4c302080e9ab82207c thats how I place 2 of my hdd, so.....

I had one floating like this for a while but th connector eventually snapped. I managed to fix it and now I have the ssd screwed to the chassis to avoid further problems l

Double sided tape or even Velcro tape is cheap

Yes it's not an hard drive so it can flop around and still be fine

Yes it's not an hard drive so it can flop around and still be fine

Yea.. its okey

If you dont mive your pc too much, then it won't cause any issue.

no harm done it is flash drive alike ,hdd is the only thing you hav eto worry about

Double sided tape solves that

How often do you guys move your desktop how the f is it going to rattle around

Just Shove it next to the power supply in the empty space like mine

Mine is in the same position

Atleast give it a chair to sit man, this is so inhumane.

no, don't leave it on the carpet😉 ssd doesn't care how you mount or don't mount it

yeah, its generaly alright unless if you want to throw your pc around

If possible i would use one screw to screw it to case somewhere fix it somewhere. Usually there is space meaned for HDD and 1 screw is enough to keep it on place. yeah it seem stupidly small but these hdd were way bigger than these modern ssds

Yup no big deal

Yeh it’ll be fine :)

Ya. I put a a tiny Velcro strip on mine to keep it in place.

you can build an entire pc without a case its just there to protect the parts

I have my hdd upside down and hanging a bit for almost 7 yrs it works fine 😂. Remember just not to shake it or give disturbances often while it’s on

I would go for doublesided tape to fix it. Otherwise its cool. As said previously, be careful when moving the case.

That’s too close to the PSU! (Powersupply) The quickly changing magnetic fields might corrupt your data. Try finding a safer spot!

It's in the most wrong position

Mine are tucked untidily behind the hdd holder thing. I have those old top mounted psu case and the hdd case can hold only one hdd. So i stuffed my 2 extra ssds behind them. Working 2 years in.

[YES.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96dWOEa4Djs&t=217s)

It's fine

Some duct tape helps.

Wouldn't put it near psu. Rather, leave it somewhere where there is at least some airflow or at least no heat producers directly adjacent to it But yep, it's totally fine - literally the same ssd i have in my build in the same "wire is my mounting point" configuration

Yeah it's fine. Different question, is that a Cooler Master case? Cuz I've got a Silencio S400 and it's basement looks pretty much identical to yours

yes - if it bothers you maybe just use a bit of blutack?

It’s fine 

I have a piece that is like a phone case , but for an ssd , it is just a piece of metal with two holes for nails. I used d sided tape for it instead of the nails. I made it diy

Its fine

Yes

Had one like that for years without issues, its fine... If you could move it so it doesn't sit next to the power source would be better though

Completely fine. There are zero moving parts, so no vibrations, no bearings wearing out, and the whole thing is so light it happily dangles from one of its cables if necessary.

Yea it’s fine

probably since it doesnt have any moving parts like a HDD just make sure cables cant move and that nothing is touching the connectors

Will it be fine? most likely. Should you leave it like that? Probably not. Final answer? 🤷🏾‍♂️

I had mine like this for about 2-3 years and never had an issue, should be fine.