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Old 09-13-05   #1 (permalink)
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Hi,

What do you guys use to manage cables inside of your cases?

My case came with like these little plastic things that have an adhesive part and can hold wires together, but it only came with a few and I don't know where to get more. Can anyone recommend a way to keep the wires together? Does anyone know where I can get those little plastic ties that have adhesive for sticking onto the inside wall of the case?

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I would recommand wire sleeving, they look cleaner and some of them are UV reactive.

If you want adhesive tape, try electrical tape, they do look kind of glossy but they do the job pretty good.

Also wire tie from dollar store is an good idea as well.
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I would Reccomend a PSU sleaving kit as this will tidy alot of the wires in your case plus you can also hide wires behind the motherboard backplate in your case..but a sleaving kit would be better
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Spray paint.. and LOTS of zip ties...

Why you ask?

Sleezing it overrated and EVERYONE uses it.

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I use shrink wrap, and I tape all of my extra wires behind my mobo try with duct tape or clear packing tape. Double stick tape also comes in handy, and don't forget zipties!
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after you do that, put the wires behind the motherboard, or try to, it improves airflow.
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I third the zip ties. However, much more convenient are little twist-ems. You know, the things that close the bread bag...or bagel bag...you know, the little wire thingers. Those work GREAT.

And tucking wires around the right side of your case (much like ubern00b said) is a must. It just is. Do it.
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