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How best to display a working Raptor X windowed HDD ?

KLund1

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I have one of these Raptor HD's with a window that shows the arm/head moving inside. It has always been a shame to hide this drive in a case.
I would like to be able to see it doing its thing in a working system.
Are there any suggestions about how to show off this drive working in a case?

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A hole :->. I'd expect that a lot depends on the computer into which it is installed and your willingness to disfigure it. I'd instead look into installing it into a stand-alone case, suitably modified, and then cable it as appropriate to the target computer. If you want to be especially "retro" I'd put a clear plastic bottom on the drive to cover the controller, 3D print a rear cover for the cable connections, and then perhaps mount the whole thing on a suitable display base. That would get the audience maximally-close to the overall engineering esthetic.

BTW, nice-looking drive!
 
Well this seems good after a search about cases.
Any idea about a side mounted option in the 'normal' case window?
Or a "test bench" that shows off the HD?

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