What do I need to know about sleeving?

[knight_40k]

I'm thinking about doing a theme build but I don't know the first thing about sleeving. I am planning to get a new modular PSU such as Corsair AX760 or Seasonic X-something. I am also going to sleeve my case fans, front I/O, and sata cables to match. What size/length/diameter of sleeve/heatshrink will I need to buy?

So far I just know I will need this and plan to buy the other stuff from here as well unless there's a better option.

http://www.moddiy.com/products/Sunbeam-Universal-Molex-Pin-Remover-%28Full-Set%29-.html

[Helltech]

I just bought MaxFinder PSU extension cables and they look sexy as hell. Better than most custom sleeving I've seen.

[Teej]

You may consider viewing this guys YouTube channel, very informative and he is a polite guy. Should tell you all you need to know.

http://www.youtube.com/user/lutro0/videos?view=0&flow=grid

[knight_40k]

Thanks, that is helpful but he doesn't cover what size of sleeve or shrink to use. I'm guessing since I'll be doing individual wires that 3-4mm is what I should buy, right?

[ixi_your_face]

I'd say, if you're doing individual wires, get heatshrink and sleeve -just- bigger than the cable itself, reason being that the more you shrink it the more brittle it'll get, and the sleeving is pretty much obvious

[vanwazltoff]

http://de.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-sleeve.htm everything you need and its all quality stuff, linus has a video about sleeving

[jd2195]

I would advise against getting that sleeving kit. It is very unreliable and will break easily. Bought one for myself when I was first getting into sleeving and within the first 3 pins I was trying to remove the atx pin removal tool was broken. I would suggest going to Lutro0's website and taking a look there, http://lutro0-customs.com/. With sleeving you really do not want to be looking for the cheapest products as they will just crap out on you. The tools on Lutro0's website are the best and while they are expensive they will not break and last you along time. He also sells paracord sleeving on there in the correct size for you I am pretty sure and there are lots of colors.

[dOug]

I second the suggestions here. View all the Lutro0 YouTube videos. I've tried using both paracord and MDPC. The MDPC stuff looks so nice.

[dOug]

I second the suggestions here. View all the Lutro0 YouTube videos. I've tried using both paracord and MDPC. The MDPC stuff looks so nice.

And maybe practice on an old PSU or some extensions until you get the hang of it. It's not hard but there's a definite method or technique.

[Mightybaal]

Hi,

Was going to add dont use the modsmart tools as they bend way way to easily. To be honest i got mine delivered and it was bent when it arrived. I got a replacement and within 2 pins it was already bending again. I usually use the old sheet metal bent trick but after cutting myself i thought use a tool.

So my next question is. What tools are people using as im guessing there is a quality difference between them.

[the_devil52]

Hi,

Was going to add dont use the modsmart tools as they bend way way to easily. To be honest i got mine delivered and it was bent when it arrived. I got a replacement and within 2 pins it was already bending again. I usually use the old sheet metal bent trick but after cutting myself i thought use a tool.

So my next question is. What tools are people using as im guessing there is a quality difference between them.

I had a tool kit but it extremely difficult to depin ATX and PCI connectors with the tools. Then the ATX tool broke and put a hole through my shirt :( . So I switched to a paperclip and it worked perfectly.