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Wiring

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Foshizzle

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This isn't exactly a topic on case modding but do any of you know of any guides to properly wire my pc so that it doesn't look like crap and that I have some decent airflow?
 
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There aren't very many "proper" ways of routing cables, but here are a few suggestions:

1. Avoid running cables with AC currents parallel to other cables.
2. Avoid running audio or video cables near clocked circuits (PLL chips, clock generators, chipsets, CPUs, GPUs, etc.) unless they are well shielded.
3. Always make sure that exposed wire joints are heatshrinked or otherwise protected.
4. Never run wires in areas with sharp metal edges (like chassis support frames that aren't rounded off or covered with plastic trim).

As for some aesthetic and airflow improvements:

1. Stuff excess wires and cables behind the motherboard tray, behind drive bays, and in empty drive bays.
2. Be smart about which power connector you plug into which device. The power connectors are often spaced in a way that lets you plug in several drives neatly, or a drive and a videocard. Just experiment until you get a neat result.
3. Using twist-ties and zip-ties can be useful.

If you really want to get involved, and understand the risks:

1. Make your own power cables that are a custom fit to your computer.
2. Replace the stock connectors with third-part 90-degree connectors, colored connectors, lighted connectors :)rolleyes:), etc.
3. Bundle up individual wires using cable sleeving, flexible tubing, Tygon or acrylic tubing, or just buy multi-conductor cables like microphone cable, lamp cord, etc.
4. Modify your power supply so that the internal power cables are detachable so that you only use as much power connectors as you need.
 
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