Hiding Wires -- Electrical tape?

[Bgrngod]

Anyone got advice on what kind of tape to use for holding down wires under a motherboard? Just plain old electrical tape (the dark black stuff) or is there some kind of magical electrical tape that people prefer?

 

[thejawn]

Behind the motherboard tray? Electrical tape or duct tape, if no one sees it, it doesn't matter XD.

 

[Keep The Volume Up]

I used black electrical tape when I put my Antec 900 together for the first time. After having to take it apart a few times, the electrical tape ended up leaving a sticky residue behind, which gets funky. I ended up cleaning the residue with rubbing alcohol, and after I had my case powder coated, I ended up using these:

My local Home Depot carried big packs of them, for cheap. They were in the electrical dept.

 

[CptFalcon]

I used black electrical tape when I put my Antec 900 together for the first time. After having to take it apart a few times, the electrical tape ended up leaving a sticky residue behind, which gets funky. I ended up cleaning the residue with rubbing alcohol, and after I had my case powder coated, I ended up using these:

My local Home Depot carried big packs of them, for cheap. They were in the electrical dept.

This will sound stupid but how do you use those things?

 

[Keno]

I used Low adhesive masking tape with good results. It is strong enough to hold wires in place, yet guaranteed not to leave adhesive even after several months.

Edit: after looking for what i bought, It is also known as Painters Masking Tape.

 

[morgwon]

This will sound stupid but how do you use those things?

You just throw in a zip tie throught the holes and it will hold your cables. Don't know if there is enought clearance under a mobo for those though. Guess it depends on what case you have.

 

[Bgrngod]

I used black electrical tape when I put my Antec 900 together for the first time. After having to take it apart a few times, the electrical tape ended up leaving a sticky residue behind, which gets funky. I ended up cleaning the residue with rubbing alcohol, and after I had my case powder coated, I ended up using these:

My local Home Depot carried big packs of them, for cheap. They were in the electrical dept.

That's funny you point those out. I noticed them in my old case when I took it apart the other day and thought they were pretty cool. While at Home Depot just an hour or so ago I saw some and picked up 2 packs of 10. They should come in handy. Definitely not enough clearance to fit under a mobo with them though. I can find plenty of other uses. Like hiding my water kits cabling.

Now I get to start taping stuff down. My old PC is getting converted into an HTPC. This should be fun.