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5-Bay 3.5" Hard Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay, 12cm Cooling Fan Included, Stainless Steel HDD Rack Enclosure for PC Case Optical Drive Slot, SATA HDD Support
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Prelineva 5-Bay 3.5" Hard Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay

Bottom line: The Prelineva 5-Bay 3.5" Hard Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cases & modding category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Prelineva's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Features:【APPLICABLE DEVICE】It fits for PC for case which CD-ROM slot inwall is flat, or bracket installation type CD-ROM slot, some PC for case special design may not support this hard drive rack, then you can only DIY your PC for case or use it external, please note before buying.【5.25INCH TO 5X3.5INCH】This hard drive cage size is about 3 times 5.25inch CD-ROM slot size.Holding 5x 3.5inch Hard Drive Size let you extend 5 Hard Drive easily!【HEAT DISSIPATION】Comes with 1 x 12cm cooling fan.Can help heat dissipation and would not easily get out of shape, protecting your hard disk…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Prelineva 5-Bay 3.5" Hard Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cases & modding category. Prelineva's retro cases & modding lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cases & modding of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Expand 1×5.25" Bay to 5×3.5" Drive Bays: Converts one standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay into a 5-bay 3.5" HDD cage, for storage expansion, backups, media libraries, and home server builds
  • 12cm Fan Included for Better Drive Cooling: Includes a 12cm) cooling fan and dedicated mounting position to help move air across drives and reduce heat buildup during long read/write sessions
  • Stainless Steel Construction, Built for Long-Term Use: Made of stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. Rigid structure helps keep drives stable and supports frequent installs/removals
  • Precise Fit + Complete Mounting Accessories: Designed to align with common flat-inwall or bracket-installed 5.25" bays. Includes 10 guide rails + screw kit for straightforward installation
  • Important Fit Notes : Cage size: 16.5 × 14.5 × 12.5 cm (6.5 × 5.71 × 4.92 in). Please confirm your case has enough bay depth and front clearance

Full Specifications

BrandPrelineva
Colorsilver
MaterialMetal
Unit Count1 Count
Model Number22449151
CompatibilityPC
Built-In Media3.5 Inch Hard Drive Cage Set
Mfr Part Number22449151
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Hardware PlatformUniversal
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Important Fit NotesCage size: 16.5 × 14.5 × 12.5 cm (6.5 × 5.71 × 4.92 in). Please confirm your case has enough bay depth and front clearance
Warranty DescriptionNO
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches
Connectivity TechnologySATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H6.5"L x 5.71"W x 4.92"H
Supported Devices Quantity5
Expand 1×5.25" Bay to 5×3.5" Drive BaysConverts one standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay into a 5-bay 3.5" HDD cage, for storage expansion, backups, media libraries, and home server builds
Full listing title5-Bay 3.5" Hard Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay, 12cm Cooling Fan Included, Stainless Steel HDD Rack Enclosure for PC Case Optical Drive Slot, SATA HDD Support

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