"Identify this" game

[Ugod]

I'm trying to install my DVD/RW and hard drives now, and I've never done it before. It looks like my case is set up to use these "Drive Rails" that I've heard so much about. I have two sets of what I think are drive rails, but I'm unsure of the correct orientation to attach them, and whether I attach them before I put it in the case or not. Heres a pic, feel free to laugh if I'm confused, as long as you tell me how to set it right.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dc00b3127cce97c2d125d82300000016108AcMWLZw1bM1

Sorry if its a bit washed out, if that IS a drive rail, let me know if I need to re-orient it in respect to the drive (front of drive is to the left in the pic) as I'm just guessing at how to screw it on... Damn this is embarassing, but I'd rather ask you guys than someone face-to-face ;)

Also, these also came with my case, any guesses as to THEIR function?

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dc00b3127cce97c2d123d82500000016108AcMWLZw1bM1

[blue60007]

What exact case do you have? Perhaps someone has some experience with your particular case...

The second item looks like a filler bracket that pops into unused 5.25" external bays (ie, DVD drive). There's probably a nicer looking plastic faceplate to cover that up so it's probably not really necessary.

[Ugod]

The case is an Antec 3000-B Super Midtower. As far as I can tell I can't just screw the DVD straight into the frame without it rattling around.

[Alaron]

It looks like you have the drive rail on correctly. You may need to slide it forward, so the metal tab on the rail is even with the front of the drive.

Then simply slide the drive into the case from the front. The rails should make it slide in easily and the metal tabs will lock into place when the drive is in far enough.

Let us know how it goes. :)

[Ugod]

Awesome, it worked perfectly. It just didn't look like it would work, and I didn't wanna go to all that trouble without knowing how to do it. Unforunately I have to raise it up a bit higher cuz I left a gap...live and learn, but as soon as I do that it will fit nicely. I might be back in a few minutes with a question about how to make two hard drives and a floppy fit in a case with only two 3.5" slots.

[blue60007]

The two hard drives will go in the internal bays and the floppy goes in the external bay.

[Ugod]

The two hard drives will go in the internal bays and the floppy goes in the external bay.

See, I didn't understand that...heh. Right now I haven't screwed anything in, but I have a 40 GB IDE drive (my old HD) nestled underneath a brand new 250 GB SATA drive. First question, is there going to be huge problems with compatibility? I haven't researched enough to know if theres a problem using an older non-SATA as a slave to the newer SATA ones. Secondly, theres only about 1cm between the two, are they going to get too hot?

I can just forgo the floppy drive for now, all I have is an old cannibalized one anyways...so I put the newer one where the F.D.D would normally go, and the older one directly beneath. It can't be this easy, what am I missing?

[Alaron]

I would avoid stacking hard drives, they can get pretty warm.

According to this image: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.asp?image=11-129-152-01.jpg,11-129-152-02.jpg,11-129-152-03.jpg,11-129-152-05.jpg,11-129-152-06.jpg,11-129-152-07.jpg,11-129-152-08.jpg,11-129-152-09.jpg,11-129-152-10.jpg,11-129-152-11.jpg,11-129-152-12.jpg&CurImage=11-129-152-09.jpg&Description=Antec%20Solution%20SLK3000-B%20Black%20Steel%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower%20Computer%20Case%20-%20Retail your case should have plenty of extra 3.5" bays in the front. Just space the drives out so there is enough airflow. :)

[Ugod]

Ohhhh, I'm allowed to use all those huh? Inside the case but not accessible from the front side....Duh. Thanks a lot, again.