I've been modding this current computer for a while (project cheese), and I recently realized that I have no way to mount a 3" hd anywhere in the case. All I have is four 5" slots with two covers. To kill two birds with one stone I decided to just mount my hd in a 5" enclosure, but I have a few specifications

1) Must be dirt cheap
2) I mean really cheap
3) Seriously, this is to house a 30gb in a 500mhz comp, I want a cheapo I can mod.
4) IDE

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

edit - Ok, as of right now the cheapest thing is this contraption

Hard Drive Tray/Rack Mount: CrazyPC Computers for $5. Can anyone beat it? I'd be willing to pay a little more (not over 20) for something that will take up the whole thing (meaning I don't have to cover the slot with a bay cover)

Check your local comp graveyard. For a while, it was popular to have really cheap shoddy "removable drive rack" setups for 3.5" drives. Rip one apart to expose the real IDE connector, glue the rack in the closed position, problem solved.

I wish I had a local comp graveyard. The closest thing is a local comp store that sells ****ty cases like the ones you mention for $20

Just kill another bird and install a HD in This

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