Putting HDD rails into a case

[Runamile]

I am designing this awsome case, but I hit a problem. The only way I will be able to access the HDD and the CD-ROM is from the front of the case. The only way to do this (that I can think of) is to install a rail system. Is there anywhere I can find a rail kit? I've looked around, I cant really seem to find any.

How about any other suggestions on how I mount drives if they can only be installed from the front?
This is a kick a$$ acrylic case I'm making, and I promise I'll post picts when finished!!

 

[cheapgoose]

why install a railing system at all.

what you can do is design a hdd encloser that can be installed/removed easyly from the front.

I'm working on a project myself, I'm using a Lian Li HDD cage. It will be mounted to the Acrylic case by a few bolts.

 

[Gravity]

Pics?

 

[Runamile]

Originally posted by: cheapgoose
what you can do is design a hdd encloser that can be installed/removed easyly from the front.

I'm working on a project myself, I'm using a Lian Li HDD cage. It will be mounted to the Acrylic case by a few bolts.

Good idea, with the HDD cage. I won't use the Lian Li one, cause its metal. My special needs require it to be clear plastic.

How I visualize it, a plastic cage is possible. The CD-ROM and the HDD are sandwiched together really tight in this little box, that is only accessable from the front. I am also designing a 20mm x 8mm cooling fan into the assembly to help with heat with such a compact design.

Originally posted by: Gravity
Pics?

I would love to, but it's a special surprise I'm working on that will take a month or two to design and then save up to build (tuition is a b!tch). Just imaging a acrylic case that is strictly accessable from the front biezel.