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    Drive Rails

    When I got my new PC it came with a pair of "Drive Rails". Does anyone know what the hell they are for???? Just curious no real need (I think). Thanks

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    They're used to mount drives in the case. You'll need them if you want to add another (probably) CD drive.

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    O rite. Y can't you do it without them?

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    you selling them mate, if so pm me with details
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    Hi
    If its an aopen case u only need one per drive...but I bought more to put 2 on as I thought they were missing -but aopen say u only need one...
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    You can't do without them because of the design of the case. Rather than having direct screw holes into the drives, the drives screw into the rails which slide into the case.

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    cheers you fulfilled my curiosity.

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