I worked on this yesterday:

I usually use this and this to test boards:

But I thought I could have a more permanent solution.
My "modern" computer is up high and the case buttons are even higher. My wife is unable to reach hers without a stool. I'll be able to use this not only for testing, but total FP relocation. I'm currently out of beepers, so I can't put one in yet, but my test beeper fit, so it should be a workable item. Left room for a turbo/AUX LED, could be useful.

The LEDS fit very nice. Different switches I tried fit only slightly differently, but all fit pretty tightly. The buttons also seem to grab the cores well, so it's just pressed together and has good action. I was going to hot-glue it all in, but it's tight, so I'll conserve the glue. I rotated the zip-tie holder already, so only one will be needed (didn't even think about that, 🤣)
I wonder how it's going to print on other printers? The STPs I generate tend to be more reliable, as Inventor 2012 can leave the exported STL files with weird geometry. Creality Print(5.0) never has the right scale when I use my own generated STLs, only the STPs come out perfect every time. I'm pretty satisfied how it turned out.

Finally had the time to upload my to printables, here you go:
https://www.printables.com/model/1131024-star … ssd-into-35-bay

People often destroy the drive cage with the drives before sending a computer to recycling

Here's a new cage for an AST Bravo LC 5100

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/htmEv03s86d-ast-lpx-cage

We've all probably had a situation like this: You're assembling a PC and put the CPU heatsink on. Power on. It's the noisiest thing in the PC (whole room). That little 60mm (or 50) struggling to keep that larger AthlonXP cool. It's taking all it's got and it's amost not enough, so slowing it down isn't an option.

INTRODUCING: 60->120MM adapter!

I'm still experimenting at this stage, but wanted to share some progress. I made a few I'm working on printing right now, so I can run some test-fits/powered tests. Low static pressure 120mm fans do not seem to be able to push enough air through such a serious reduction. High Static pressure fans do, but are noisy and start to defeat the purpose. A typical noisy 120 is still quieter than most any 60, in my experience.

The thing to be waiting for is the adapter I made to convert 120 (made a 92 as well) to Slot1 50mm or Slot1 50x2! I probably won't have a prototype of that until tomorrow. Should be awesome!

Major Jackyl wrote on 2025-04-11, 15:58:

We've all probably had a situation like this: You're assembling a PC and put the CPU heatsink on. Power on. It's the noisiest th […]
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We've all probably had a situation like this: You're assembling a PC and put the CPU heatsink on. Power on. It's the noisiest thing in the PC (whole room). That little 60mm (or 50) struggling to keep that larger AthlonXP cool. It's taking all it's got and it's amost not enough, so slowing it down isn't an option.

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INTRODUCING: 60->120MM adapter!

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I'm still experimenting at this stage, but wanted to share some progress. I made a few I'm working on printing right now, so I can run some test-fits/powered tests. Low static pressure 120mm fans do not seem to be able to push enough air through such a serious reduction. High Static pressure fans do, but are noisy and start to defeat the purpose. A typical noisy 120 is still quieter than most any 60, in my experience.

The thing to be waiting for is the adapter I made to convert 120 (made a 92 as well) to Slot1 50mm or Slot1 50x2! I probably won't have a prototype of that until tomorrow. Should be awesome!

Nice! Back in the early 2000s I used to buy 60mm to 80mm adapters that looked almost exactly like this (except the ones I had were bright orange). I used one for several years on an XP 2400+ K7S5A setup. That extra 20mm seemed to make a huge difference in cooling efficiency. I'm sure a 120mm will be even nicer... just keep the RPMs low or the turbulence and air resistance will probably create some pretty undesirable noises. 😀

EDIT: These ones are very similar to what I used to use: https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/186860587347

Major Jackyl wrote on 2025-02-04, 23:32:

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I worked on this yesterday:

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I usually use this and this to test boards:

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But I thought I could have a more permanent solution.

I was in the same boat. Came up with something simple, but works. Better than the bare harness I was using for many years.

I may make another one, add speaker and USB. 😀

Major Jackyl wrote on 2025-04-11, 15:58:

We've all probably had a situation like this: You're assembling a PC and put the CPU heatsink on. Power on. It's the noisiest th […]
Show full quote

We've all probably had a situation like this: You're assembling a PC and put the CPU heatsink on. Power on. It's the noisiest thing in the PC (whole room). That little 60mm (or 50) struggling to keep that larger AthlonXP cool. It's taking all it's got and it's amost not enough, so slowing it down isn't an option.

The attachment 20250411_104152.jpg is no longer available

INTRODUCING: 60->120MM adapter!

The attachment 20250411_104253.jpg is no longer available

The attachment 20250411_104318.jpg is no longer available

I'm still experimenting at this stage, but wanted to share some progress. I made a few I'm working on printing right now, so I can run some test-fits/powered tests. Low static pressure 120mm fans do not seem to be able to push enough air through such a serious reduction. High Static pressure fans do, but are noisy and start to defeat the purpose. A typical noisy 120 is still quieter than most any 60, in my experience.

The thing to be waiting for is the adapter I made to convert 120 (made a 92 as well) to Slot1 50mm or Slot1 50x2! I probably won't have a prototype of that until tomorrow. Should be awesome!

I was looking at doing this to my Athlon XP system as well!

Was thinking of making a similar adapter to fit my smaller case.

From time to time, I need a way to replace old IDE HDDs with modern SATA SSDs. The most annoying issue is usually figuring out how to properly mount the SSD and SATA-to-IDE converter in place of a 3.5" IDE drive. So, I designed a 3D model that holds both the converter and the SSD in a single enclosure.
It’s published on Thingverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7013624.
The smallest converter I found is available on AliExpress is https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005066835576.html

I created this SB16 sound card bracket, which fits my CT2770, CT2800, CT2940, and CT4500 perfectly. You can also modify it as you like.

zwrr wrote on 2026-03-27, 00:45:

I created this SB16 sound card bracket, which fits my CT2770, CT2800, CT2940, and CT4500 perfectly. You can also modify it as you like.

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Sweet - best to print it at an angle though, or one area will be easy to break off otherwise.

Put 3 x 3.5 devices in a 5.25 Full height bay

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/lUhzW2SmSM8- … -height-525-bay

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2796153-5-25 … ofileId-3109966

Anybody know where I might get the top clip portion of a socket 478 assembly? I have an old board with the bottom mount attached to the board, no fan mount to clip into it. This U-shaped device with the hooks on the end.
https://www.a1used-computers.com/_dynamique/c … c6fab48b1b8.jpg

ldeveraux wrote on 2026-05-23, 11:09:

Anybody know where I might get the top clip portion of a socket 478 assembly? I have an old board with the bottom mount attached to the board, no fan mount to clip into it. This U-shaped device with the hooks on the end.
https://www.a1used-computers.com/_dynamique/c … c6fab48b1b8.jpg

Ah yes... I hate those things, 🤣 BUT alas, we're doomed to use them. I had three of these boys laying around with broken brackets. You inspired me to FINALLY fix that problem.

I present: S478 Universal Brackets!

They fit all the Intel coolers as well as a few OEM dell towers that uses those green clips in the slots (ugly). I ended up with two, the first one, fits fine, but is as unmovable as the original. I slimmed it down a bit in revision two. I left both as options, since I kinda like the chonk.

You'll need 6-32 NUTS
And 6-32x.75 or 1 SCREWS/BOLTS.

I only have the heckin' long guys at the moment. 1" seems good, leaves room for a jam-nut on top. Adding that is a nice touch.

I only have the one cooler and board available at the moment, but I remember they all had the same Foxconn bracket, same P/N., so this should be the UNIVERSAL solution!

Major Jackyl wrote on 2026-05-29, 00:46:

Ah yes... I hate those things, XD BUT alas, we're doomed to use them. I had three of these boys laying around with broken bracke […]
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ldeveraux wrote on 2026-05-23, 11:09:

Anybody know where I might get the top clip portion of a socket 478 assembly? I have an old board with the bottom mount attached to the board, no fan mount to clip into it. This U-shaped device with the hooks on the end.
https://www.a1used-computers.com/_dynamique/c … c6fab48b1b8.jpg

Ah yes... I hate those things, 🤣 BUT alas, we're doomed to use them. I had three of these boys laying around with broken brackets. You inspired me to FINALLY fix that problem.

I present: S478 Universal Brackets!

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They fit all the Intel coolers as well as a few OEM dell towers that uses those green clips in the slots (ugly). I ended up with two, the first one, fits fine, but is as unmovable as the original. I slimmed it down a bit in revision two. I left both as options, since I kinda like the chonk.

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You'll need 6-32 NUTS
And 6-32x.75 or 1 SCREWS/BOLTS.

I only have the heckin' long guys at the moment. 1" seems good, leaves room for a jam-nut on top. Adding that is a nice touch.

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I only have the one cooler and board available at the moment, but I remember they all had the same Foxconn bracket, same P/N., so this should be the UNIVERSAL solution!

Nice work!

I would suspect though, that one needs to observe the tightening torque cautiously not to overtighten one side?