What do you use for cable management?

[octopus41092]

I need something to organize the wires inside of my case, what do you use? Any suggestions? I'm looking for something easy, cheap, and preferably reusable.

 

[lxskllr]

Zipties. Generally not reusable, but very cheap.

 

[octopus41092]

How do you attach the wires to the case itself, because I have my wires zip tied and then they just hang out in the middle of the case.

 

[lxskllr]

I tuck them into drive bays, put them behind the mb, or tie them to extra holes and slots that are on the case. My case is pretty neat, but it's not as good as some I've seen. I just don't have the patience for meticulous cable management. That's my least favorite, and most time consuming part of a new build.

 

[Tullphan]

You might want to take a look at this and this. They seem to work pretty good. When the adhesive wears off, replace it with some good, strong velcro.

 

[trexpesto]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
You might want to take a look at this and this. They seem to work pretty good. When the adhesive wears off, replace it with some good, strong velcro.

OMG $That is one percent of my build cost - maybe paper c:lips:?
Not advised:
Electrical or duct tape or most any sticky tape can unstick under hot conditions and cause a ruin. I use it in a couple places.

Behind the mobo is teh tech routing um.. route.

Sprial wrap - some people use it.
http://www.jab-tech.com/Mutant...ap-Yellow-pr-3178.html

Paperclips are pretty cool because they dont require much of a hole to insert into, not well padded but not like you are going to hank on them hard.

I have used a couple of wire ties, not zip ties, just whatever is in the kitchen drawer. Those you can triple up the extra for padding. Some veggies have long ones, or used to. Pipecleaners, same same but different.

 

[Ika]

cable tie mounts can be cheap if you don't get them from a place like RatShack (they overcharge on little things like crazy, like several dollars for an LED that costs a few cents elsewhere). I just use zip ties and stick the cable bundles in my unused 5.25" bays, though.

 

[octopus41092]

How about braided sleeving? Does anyone use that and know where I can get it for cheap?

 

[JDMnAR1]

Try SVC

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: trexpesto

Paperclips are pretty cool because they dont require much of a hole to insert into, not well padded but not like you are going to hank on them hard.

I have used a couple of wire ties, not zip ties, just whatever is in the kitchen drawer. Those you can triple up the extra for padding. Some veggies have long ones, or used to. Pipecleaners, same same but different.

Something about paperclips & used wireties & the possibility of it touching my motherboard while it's turned on doesn't appeal to me. Besides, that's just tacky looking.
I think i'll stick with my plastic mounts w/the adhesive pads & take my chances on it melting in the inferno inside my case.

:laugh:

Originally posted by: Aflac

cable tie mounts can be cheap if you don't get them from a place like RatShack (they overcharge on little things like crazy, like several dollars for an LED that costs a few cents elsewhere).

While it's true that "RatShack" overcharges on little things like crazy, sometimes it's just as cheap, if one is in a pinch, to pay $2-3 bucks for something (that costs a few cents elsewhere) to save $2-3 (or more) in shipping charges.

 

[octopus41092]

I was thinking of getting this
http://cableorganizer.com/chrome-sleeving/#19

 

[erikistired]

zip ties and creative cable routing.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

zipties ftw.

 

[MarcVenice]

Check this thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=1846069&enterthread=y

It's a nice guide on cable management.

 

[stlcardinals]

Here's what I use in the Data Center at work for network cables, I'm sure they'll work fine inside a computer as well.

I use them at home for my AV cable management too.

Excellent product for the price.