RnDestroyer Posted March 19, 2005 Posted March 19, 2005 yes the title says everything um just wanding wut some of the secrets are didnt know wut category to put this under so i went with this one ya i have a sleeved psu but still looking messy ya know.....just thought i would ask some of yall long time comp builders and modders out there with secrets where to tuck and hide cables thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastvfr Posted March 19, 2005 Posted March 19, 2005 For reasons of both maximum thermal efficiency and also for ease of hiding cables, I route everything from the top (or front) of the case (if it has front/top audio, 1394 and USB) and the PSU directly into the top 5.25" bay and secure them loosely in a big bundle with a fat black cable tie. Then I run the various leads down the backside of the drive cages (remove both sidepanels to do this properly) until they are as near as possible to their destinations, then plug them in. Lastly, I fully secure the main cable tie and use smaller ties to 'bunch' the spare lengths of wire together, out of the way, in the top drive bay. A couple more secure the cabling to the back side of the drive cages. It can be as simple as that, my friend. Good luck, and Happy Modding!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted March 20, 2005 Posted March 20, 2005 Post a pic of your case. Roadkill showed me where to hide my wires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzidom Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) You cannot make out one single power wire in my case, not even to the graphics card, I hit upon this fantastic idea of buying a special case with the clear bit in the side made of SOLID ALUMINIUM, it matches the top and front giving a sleek finished look and has far greater thermal transference properties than plastics so is superb for overclockers! LOL Edited March 22, 2005 by guzzidom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 ^^ lol, same with my case, but... i'm a fan of insane wire management. boo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_target Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 What you can do often depends on the case you've got to work with. Most of my cables go behind the motherboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sVperbeast2k5 Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Most cases have small areas just inside of the side panels along the bottom and top where you can easily hide wires or route them to different sides of the case without being seen. Twist-ties and zip-ties are invaluable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 <offtopic> omg that domo-kun cracks me up! </offtopic> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackHead Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 RnDestroyer post a pic of your case if you can and I may be able to help you more, but everyone else gots the right idea just look for small places that are out of site, you can also try turning your hd's around to hide those wires(if possible in your case). Also guzzidom what case do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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