Need help changing my layout.

[refinedskillz]

Hey everyone, this is a very simple thing to ask, i want a new desk setup because mines very dirty, and i love the ultra cool clean af setups you see online, how can i make one?

Pics: (P.S) I know everything is covered in dirt, im doing a deep clean tomorrow, btw, how to best clean a keyboard?

 

 

[OfficialJsP]

Well it would help if you PC was facing the other way with the cables going down the back..

[refinedskillz]

Good point, i would do that, but the front of my case is covered in scratches and 2 usb ports are broken, so i dont think it would look nice.

[OfficialJsP]

Good point, i would do that, but the front of my case is covered in scratches and 2 usb ports are broken, so i dont think it would look nice.

 

It will look better than what it does now.

[refinedskillz]

Thanks for the suggestion, how can i get rid of the cables on the desk and rearrange it? etc.

[Shiwoon]

Get a multi monitor stand/arm. Route the wires behind the arms to where the arms meet. Then route the wire to the left and then go straight down and out to the right where the pc is.

Sorry for the bad drawing but here's a example of what im saying. 

[tbroadwater2010]

My suggestion would be to route ALL cables over the back of your desk, keep them nice and tight with a cable management kit (one that allows you to place all cables in one sleeve). Turn that PC around, IDC how bad the front looks. Finally use J Channel in the back to keep the wires nice and neat along that piece of wood.

 

On another note, i think a darker stain on the Desk would match the build better being dark but that's just nit picking!

[toastythomas]

On another note, i think a darker stain on the Desk would match the build better being dark but that's just nit picking!

I was just about to say this. Look around for a black desk on the internet.

 

 

Good point, i would do that, but the front of my case is covered in scratches and 2 usb ports are broken, so i dont think it would look nice.

Care about the front too? Buy a new computer case and transfer the parts.

 

Also, in the third picture I see a lot of cables sitting around on the ground. Manage these simply by going out and buying a lot of rubber bands. Rubber band it all and store it in a small bin. Try just going through your desk drawers aswell (I see those cables coming out), it's all about organization. Hell, clean your room. Leave nothing on your desk that isn't usefull for what you're doing at that moment.

 

Small pro tip: On hardwood, get a computer chair mat. Same with your mouse, get a mouse pad. 

[refinedskillz]

shiwoon: Thanks for the reply, but this is not possible since my monitors dont have detachable stands.

 

tbroadwater2010: thanks, i will route the cables. Where can i get a cable management kit?

 

toastythomas: I am gonna rebuild my pc to better specs and a case will come with that, i will do it anyway. I have a few mouse mats, i just dont like using them since i have very little space. I have just ordered a chair mat and im gonna clean and re - organise everything. Thanks for the reply

[tbroadwater2010]

shiwoon: Thanks for the reply, but this is not possible since my monitors dont have detachable stands.

 

tbroadwater2010: thanks, i will route the cables. Where can i get a cable management kit?

 

toastythomas: I am gonna rebuild my pc to better specs and a case will come with that, i will do it anyway. I have a few mouse mats, i just dont like using them since i have very little space. I have just ordered a chair mat and im gonna clean and re - organise everything. Thanks for the reply

i know you can get them at walmart, some hardware stores or online. I mean i used something like THIS at my church (in black though, im lazy tonight).They have ones with zippers and come with cable management stick on tabs. Go somewhere or research some things and figure out whats best for you!

 

also just a quick reminder, quoting me or adding the "@" symbol in front of user names will let them know you responded.

[refinedskillz]

@tbroadwater2010 Ok, great thanks for the reply. In the UK we obviously dont have walmart. But i saw something very similar called cable tidy. I will order some of that, and lift all the cable from the floor onto the little shelf under my desk, or use rubber bands instead of cable tidys, cause i have plenty.

[refinedskillz]

Anyone know what those things are called that cover the front of your desk?