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So I recently re-managed all of my cables to try and get them to lay a little more flat. Any tips on how I could make this even cleaner? thanks!

 

 

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Pics would help.

 

Just try to use the cut-outs to show as little cables as possible. Other than that, there's a point when not much else can be done without different kits and such.

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Pics would help.

 

Just try to use the cut-outs to show as little cables as possible. Other than that, there's a point when not much else can be done without different kits and such.

I definitely tried to add a picture, didn't show up lol, I'll get one for you guys.

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I definitely tried to add a picture, didn't show up lol, I'll get one for you guys.

 

Upload to imgur and use that image link to insert. 

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So I recently re-managed all of my cables to try and get them to lay a little more flat. Any tips on how I could make this even cleaner? thanks!

I use zip-ties as much as posible to bundle wires in the back of the case. As far as in general, just try to keep as much of the wires as possible in the back of the case.

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I say clean it up around the bottom of the HDD cages so you can't see hanging cables

It looks good on that side.

 

That's a great case for cable management.

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I say clean it up around the bottom of the HDD cages so you can't see hanging cables

It looks good on that side.

 

That's a great case for cable management.

I wasn't sure what I could do around there, but i agree with you completely.

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The real question is, how is the cabling in the front, where all the components are?

Post a picture of that?

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So I recently re-managed all of my cables to try and get them to lay a little more flat. Any tips on how I could make this even cleaner? thanks!

nice case!!! i tried what i could do, looks about the same as yours :). i have pics in my profile. i think we need to get other cables or sort the fan hub out, not really sure. that fat motherboard 24 pin is what messed the left up. we have plenty of straps but, the cords don't reach to them :(.

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Zip ties zip ties and more zip ties

 

Also take your time it's very time consuming to get a good job of it.

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The real question is, how is the cabling in the front, where all the components are?

Post a picture of that?

Yep, here's a picture of the front. Anything I might be able to do better here?

 

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Imo, long as it looks good from the front, and isn't a total pain to rewire something in the back if necessary, it's fine.

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Looks great from the front, not too bad in the back there either. As long as you cant see them up front and dont have to sit on the back to close it all is good. Zip ties are alright but I find they are a huge pain to deal with if you want to change hardware or move some cables around. you always end up cutting them. strong twist ties work pretty well and are reusable

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