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Old 06-22-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default How do YOU hide your cables in a clear case?

I am building a budget/starter computer for my grandmother and to help save a few bucks I am going to give her my old clear acrylic case. One of the biggest problems I had with it when I used it was the horrendous cable management issues. I mean you can’t hide anything anywhere, because, umm, IT”S CLEAR haha. Looking for some ideas here on what has worked for you guys in the past. A couple of quick pics to aid in getting those creative juices flowing.
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Get clear cables?
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Invisible paint is the only way to go, although, some recommend camouflage.

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Only option would be behind the Hard Disks and motherboard. Good Luck.
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Invisible paint is the only way to go, although, some recommend camouflage.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.
You know where I can get some of that at? Also need it on the cheap lol
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You know where I can get some of that at? Also need it on the cheap lol
have you tried area 51s super store.
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B/c the case is clear.... I'd assume that you'd want people to see your cables. Lolz!

I don't think you're going to be able to literally hide the cables, but I would try to make them look good. What I mean is keeping them straight and organized.

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Actually you could pick up some of the wireless sata and wireless molex connectors.
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why would u want to hide them, yet u get a clear case??
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