Cable management and overall build/setup tips

[IAmAndre]

Hi,

 

So I'm seeing some sick builds here with epic cable management here. I really tried to do my best on this one but the result is average at most. For instance, I really tried to minimize the clutter at the bottom of the cable but those cables are just tricky to handle: the USB 3.0 cable is super thick and the fan cables are quite long and relatively thick too. Same for the SATA cables on the SSD's.

 

Let me know if you have some tips to share on the PC itself but also on the overall setup. It's still a work in progress. The next step is to buy a new desk and chair. I have my eyes on a white desk from Autonomous.ai to go with a white Ikea chair. I still need to figure out how to make the screen height more flexible though because my neck is suffering right now.

 

I also might need to upgrade the cooling situation as well because the CPU cooler is too loud right now. I believe it's a thermal paste issue because I had to use a cheap one from China rather than wait an extra week to order a more premium model. I'll also probably upgrade the CPU to a 5800X3D by the end of next year. I hope I'll still be able to find some. The full build specs are on my profile

 

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[mike_seps]

I can't see the pics, might just be on my end though

[IAmAndre]

6 hours ago, mike_seps said:

I can't see the pics, might just be on my end though

Not sure what's going on. Everything works fine for me. Can you try again?

[Alinz]

15 hours ago, mike_seps said:

I can't see the pics, might just be on my end though

Can't see them either, wierd.

[mike_seps]

14 hours ago, IAmAndre said:

Not sure what's going on. Everything works fine for me. Can you try again?

That's what I get with the post

[IAmAndre]

On 9/13/2022 at 3:57 PM, mike_seps said:

I can't see the pics, might just be on my end though

 

9 hours ago, Alinz said:

Can't see them either, wierd.

Problem fixed!

[mike_seps]

Hey! I can see things now! Looks pretty good. I would run all those wires that are up top behind the motherboard tray instead of just having them tied to the top of the case.

 

For the monitor - Amazon can be your friend. adjustable desk arms go a long way in helping with better ergonomics when it comes to height.

[IAmAndre]

4 minutes ago, mike_seps said:

I would run all those wires that are up top behind the motherboard tray instead of just having them tied to the top of the case.

I really don't know why I didn't think about that. Thanks!