Tips for cable managing GPU

[OverrRyde]

Hi everyone!

 

Looking for tips on how to fix this ugly AF cable for my GPU... See attached image!

 

Also, currently using 2 cables that are daisy chained but only using one per plug which are 1x 8 pin and 1x 6 pin, but as you can see, the 6 pin has the extra 2 pins just hanging there. Is there such a thing as a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter? Is it safe to use?

 

Thanks!!

 

EDIT: I should say, I know I can route then towards the front as the opening for the cable is right below, but this would cover part of the LCD screen and would look even worse.

 

[Light-Yagami]

Buy the exact tables that you need or route existing ones in a way that looks better. Don't shy from overbending them to get the shape you want, these cables are really hard from the get-go and require a generous amount of force to bend to your liking.

 

You can also ziptie the loose ends together to make them seem cleaner. 

 

But if you have a modular PSU, just use custom ones.. Cables that come included usually try to do everything, but fail to do anything gracefully

[Grabhanem]

I'd probably route them through the side next to the 24-pin rather than trying to go all the way over. Another thing I like to do is zip-tie the daisy chain connector to the underside of the cable so it isn't sticking out.

[OverrRyde]

37 minutes ago, Light-Yagami said:

Buy the exact tables that you need or route existing ones in a way that looks better. Don't shy from overbending them to get the shape you want, these cables are really hard from the get-go and require a generous amount of force to bend to your liking.

 

You can also ziptie the loose ends together to make them seem cleaner. 

 

But if you have a modular PSU, just use custom ones.. Cables that come included usually try to do everything, but fail to do anything gracefully

Thanks for this, I may end up getting new cables to avoid the uglyness!

 

I do have a fully modular PSU which did not include dedicated 6 pin or 8 pin cable, both that were include were daisy chained 8 pins.

 

I do wonder however, if I get a dedicated 6 pin only cable, would it work with my PSU? I have the P750GM as shown on attached pictures, but as you can see, the 6 pin connecter on the PSU says "peripheral IDE/SATA/Molex" and the 8 pin one is the one specified for PCI-e. Could it be a problem.connect the GPU to the IDE connector?

 

Thanks!

35 minutes ago, Grabhanem said:

I'd probably route them through the side next to the 24-pin rather than trying to go all the way over. Another thing I like to do is zip-tie the daisy chain connector to the underside of the cable so it isn't sticking out.

Thanks for the idea, I tried to route on the side similar to the 24 pin, was a tad bit short once connected to the PSU.

[b_ondoptical]

If you're on a budget and comfortable doing so, cut off the connectors you don't plan on using and cap the ends with a bit of heat-shrink tubing.  You can always get custom cables when you're ready to upgrade your GPU.

[OverrRyde]

Ended up getting some extension, this is what worked best in terms of looks.

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks guys!