{"id":221841,"date":"2021-04-08T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/"},"modified":"2021-04-08T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T10:40:00","slug":"5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/","title":{"rendered":"#5 Tips for Optimal PC Cable Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b8a342cfe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b8a342cfe\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#Why_Cable_Management_Matters\" >Why Cable Management Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#Buy_a_Cable_Management-Friendly_Case\" >Buy a Cable Management-Friendly Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#Get_a_Semi-Modular_or_Fully_Modular_PSU\" >Get a Semi-Modular or Fully Modular PSU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#Pay_Attention_to_the_Route_of_Each_and_Every_Cable\" >Pay Attention to the Route of Each and Every Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#You_Cant_Hide_Everything\" >You Can\u2019t Hide Everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-tips-for-optimal-pc-cable-management\/#Cable_Ties_Are_Your_Friend\" >Cable Ties Are Your Friend<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#5 Tips for Optimal PC Cable Management&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-687770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/inside-pc-case-with-leds.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The inside of a gaming PC case with RGB lighting.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/gaming-pc-rgb-led-lights-on-1621672105\" data-credittext=\"Alberto Garcia Guillen\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/gaming-pc-rgb-led-lights-on-1621672105\">Alberto Garcia Guillen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No one wants a tangle of cords inside their PC case. Proper cable management may seem superfluous, and after spending hours building a PC, it feels like the last thing you want to do. In the long run, however, proper cable management can go a long way to a better overall experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cable_Management_Matters\"><\/span>Why Cable Management Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Proper cable management won\u2019t necessarily help keep your PC cooler, since most mid-sized cases have a good amount of extra space. Only in the most extreme cases, where cables are somehow blocking fans or vents, would it make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>But cable management is about more than just temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, a PC build is never completely finished. There will always be a new GPU or CPU that you want, an extra storage drive to add, a better cooler, more RAM, and RGB lighting s<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s to make it really pop.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve built your PC, you might be cracking open your case more often than you realize, and pushing your way through a tangle of cords will make these times harder and far less enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, you can\u2019t hide your laziness anymore. It used to be that, after building a PC, you could just close the case and forget about what it looked like inside. These days, most PC cases come with at least one transparent side. They help you show off your components and accent your build with some well-chosen accessories.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t properly manage your cables, however, all you\u2019ll end up with is an eyesore that you have to look at every day.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve presented you with reasons to keep those cables clean and tidy, here are some tips to help you do just that.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_a_Cable_Management-Friendly_Case\"><\/span>Buy a Cable Management-Friendly Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-718277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CorsairCrystal280x-PC-Case.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Close up of a Corsair PC case with rubber grommets for cable pass through.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Corsair\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Corsair case includes rubber grommets for passing cables through. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Corsair<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before you buy your case, take a peek at what kind of cable management help it offers. Does it have, for example, cable routing channels around the back of the case? What about points where you can tie down the cables\u2014or any other feature, such as NZXT\u2019s massive cable management bar, that helps make things easier?<\/p>\n<p>Cable management is, of course, not the primary issue that you want to consider when buying a PC case, but it should be in the mix to create an optimal build.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_a_Semi-Modular_or_Fully_Modular_PSU\"><\/span>Get a Semi-Modular or Fully Modular PSU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-706804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/psu-and-cables.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A power supply standing on its side with a mess of cables trailing behind it.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/600w-power-supply-cables-unit-full-530741536\" data-credittext=\"md-pictures\/Shutterstock.com,\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/600w-power-supply-cables-unit-full-530741536\">md-pictures\/Shutterstock.com,<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Part of proper cable management is not only organizing the cables you do have, but also reducing the number of cables in your case. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to pick up a semi-modular or modular power supply unit (PSU). The difference between these two is that the semi-modular PSU has a few essential cables that aren\u2019t removable, while every cable in a fully modular PSU can be removed.<\/p>\n<p>Either one will work, as the cables in a semi-modular PSU almost always have to be there anyway. A non-modular PSU, however, means having to stuff a ton of unused cables somewhere in an already crowded case.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the deal with modular PSUs, however, is that you can\u2019t forget to add the cables you need before putting the PSU in your case. Once it\u2019s mounted with screws, adding a slew of cables becomes a real pain. It\u2019s better to do it in plain view outside of the case rather than in some hidden, dark corner of your new case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Important Is the Power Supply (PSU) When Building a PC?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_Attention_to_the_Route_of_Each_and_Every_Cable\"><\/span>Pay Attention to the Route of Each and Every Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you go about building your PC, pay close attention to where every cable goes. The ideal is to have each cable show as little as possible on the front of the motherboard. In fact, it\u2019s sometimes a good idea to sketch out where every cable is going to travel along the back and front of the motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>The CPU fan\u2019s power, for example, should exit from the top left of the motherboard and down the back of the case, while SATA cables will need to sneak in on the side.<\/p>\n<p>Proper planning for where every cable is going to run, and how each will tie up in the back, is a key consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Also, when the time comes to connect cables, deal with the smaller ones first before guiding the larger ones into place. Smaller cables that can be grouped together can also hide together inside some mesh sleeving, which will make them look like one large cable instead of multiple wires snaking around the back of the case.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Cant_Hide_Everything\"><\/span>You Can\u2019t Hide Everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-681797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PCBuild.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The inside of a desktop PC with two Funko Pop dolls inside the case.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Ian Paul\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ian Paul<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a few key cables that you will never be able to truly hide. These include the power cable to your graphics card and the 24-pin motherboard connector. In most cases, these big, chunky cables are going to be visible no matter what, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they have to look terrible. For the 24-pin cable, it\u2019s mostly going to be a question of feeding it toward the back of the case as directly as possible to get it out of the way.<\/p>\n<p>For the graphics card, you can run the cable straight down the front of the case and then back along the bottom toward the rear of the case. Another alternative is to feed the cable as directly as possible toward the rear of the case. Looking at the picture above, you can see the builder opted for the latter <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach and then used a Funko Pop doll so that the cable wouldn\u2019t just be hanging there. Get creative, and you\u2019ll find good options for making this look as nice as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Ties_Are_Your_Friend\"><\/span>Cable Ties Are Your Friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-719236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bad-cable-management.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Bad, messy cable management inside a PC case.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/computer-bad-cable-management-657135949\" data-credittext=\"NAR studio\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/computer-bad-cable-management-657135949\">NAR studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t be afraid to use as many zip ties as you need when tying up your cables in the back. Cable ties make for a nicely organized set of cables. You can overdo it, of course, but in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, tying cables together and securing them in tie-down locations provides a much cleaner look.<\/p>\n<p>Some PSUs come with ties included in the box, but you can pick up standard ones at your local hardware store. Smaller ties are preferable, as you don\u2019t want bulky plastic getting in the way. The only thing with cable ties is that, when the time comes to cut them away to remove a cable or to add something new,\u00a0you should be very careful not to slice up one of those wires (That\u2019s where putting multiple small cables in a sleeve can really help.).<\/p>\n<p>If cable ties worry you, then consider some strategically placed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing\/dp\/B001E1Y5O6\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Velcro straps<\/a>\u00a0instead\u2014some cases come with these as well.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Organizing and managing your PC\u2019s internal cables is painstaking, and sometimes even annoying, work. 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