what are these

Pooface

I got a cheiftec case from newegg, and i was wondering what those clips (wutever theyre called) they attach to the bottom of the case are for. Heres a link to pics of the case, its the last one (it wouldnt let me just put a directy link to the pic)
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-125-212-03.JPG/11-125-212-01.JPG/11-125-212-02.JPG/11-125-212-04.JPG/11-125-212-05.JPG/11-125-212-06.JPG/11-125-212-07.JPG/11-125-212-08.JPG

im talking about the eight things on top.

Enverex

They dont attach to the bottom of the case, they are quick release machinisms for CD-Rom drives and other 5 1/4' bay units. You use those instead of screws to hold them in, then you just press the blue thing on the end and slide the drive out.

NS

CCW

Theyre really handy, makes swapping over drives a synch.

Craig

dydx

You gotta give em credit for them cases.

The fan mounts, drive rails, side door thinger etc.


mD

danball1976

I never really liked those too much. Makes it a bit of work trying to align the drive to the front of the case.

Cyclonite

Once they're in and aligned (which you have to do anyway with the screws and a normal setup), they're set. If you need to remove the drive for some reason, just push the tabs and viola!

Great idea for the case.

danball1976

Back in 1999 when I first built my computer, the pre-assembled kit came with an extra set of them. I thought they were chip pullers.... stupid me.

dydx

Never had trouble with the alignment myself. Just guess it and the drives are flush with the front of the case.


mD

CCW

Originally posted by dydx
You gotta give em credit for them cases.

The fan mounts, drive rails, side door thinger etc.


mD

Theyre server cases, designed to be haot swappable whcih is why its like this and i love it!