Cable organization

[Evilot]

Does any one know where to get those net like cable sleeves? I don't even know what they are called... looks like the one on the powersupply cable in this pic:

 

[Evilot]

Here is a close up of it:

 

[dchrsf]

Called a "sleeve" and you can usually purchase kits to put them on yourself, or buy a PS pre-sleeved.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=135

 

[Mr. Miyagi]

You can purchase a kit from here. You will void your PSU warranty if you open it though.

 

[AcidBurn]

You can get them at any electronics store as well.

 

[Evilot]

Ok thanks, I checked my local CompuSmart Store and MemoryExpress Store they had nothing... I was looking for a kit around $15.00 and this one seems good :

http://www.case-mod.com/store/cable-sleeving-kit-blue-p-755.html

What do you guys think?

And my PSU warranty is void already, had it for more than a year, so...

 

[dchrsf]

Go for it. Looks good.

 

[RadCliffeX]

dont cross any wires!

 

[IDversusEGO]

lots of sleeving options here...
http://svc.com/sleeving.html

also might want to go ahead and get one of the molex tools if you think you will be doing it more than once...
http://svc.com/sleeving-tools.html

 

[lt_wentoncha]

Hi all,

For anyone with experience, how hard is it to sleeve a PSU? Also, is it possible to sleeve without popping open the power supply?

Thanks.

 

[Arcygenical]

Hi all,

For anyone with experience, how hard is it to sleeve a PSU? Also, is it possible to sleeve without popping open the power supply?

Thanks.

Molex's are easy to sleeve, but the big 24pin connector is practically impossible without a special tool, alot of patience, and a a huge amount of luck (and or documentation of what wire goes where)

 

[lt_wentoncha]

Hmm, would electrical tape work as equally well? Any concerns on heat or whatnot due to the added insulation?

Thanks.

 

[Michael Daly]

Hmm, would electrical tape work as equally well?

Is there anything wrong with wire ties?

 

[Evilot]

Speaking of electrical tape cable sleeving, here is how to make your old ribbon cables into rounded IDE's. Some DIY:

http://www.techangel.co.uk/articles/rounding/

 

[fuj_duong]

Is there anything wrong with wire ties?

Nothing wrong with wire ties. They just don't look as pretty.

 

[Michael Daly]

Nothing wrong with wire ties. They just don't look as pretty.

I think they look better than electrical tape.

Another option is spiral wire wrap. Anyone used this?