Cable management is a super easy way to improve the airflow in your case and ensure your PC looks neat and tidy. Tangled cables all stuffed down the back don’t exactly match your desired aesthetic, do they?
If you don’t know your cable from your tie, then you’re in luck as we’ve put together everything you need to know about cable management, so you don’t get yourself in a knot trying to figure it out. From all the necessary tools, to our top tips, you can make your PC into a work of art with our cable management guide.
Why Should I Cable Manage My PC?
Cable management will notably reduce dust, enhance your airflow, along with helping to create a neat and tidy look to your PC. You’ll no longer have to get annoyed at those tangled cables disrupting the view of your hardware.
The most common way to manage your wires is to fasten them together using cable ties. However, there are also alternative options such as clips or even upgrading to sleeved cables.
What You Need to Cable Manage
The necessities for cable management include:
- A pair of wire cutters or scissors to trim the ends of any cable ties.
- A pack of standard cable ties. Alternatively, Velcro hook and loop cable ties.
Dedicated brands, such as Kolink, have a huge range of products designed to make cable management even easier. This includes braided cable extension kits along with hook and loop cable ties. You can read more about how these products can help you manage that tangled mess in our blog article.
Our Top Tips for Cable Management
- Cable manage as you build – if you cable manage as you build, it will notably make the whole process a lot easier. Plus, you won’t have to deal with the inevitable tangled mess at the end.
- Take your time – all those wires clumped together is sure to make your head hurt. Rather than getting stressed, take your time with your cable management. This ensures you do the best job possible and might even prevent any damage to your cables. You don’t want to accidentally snip a vital wire instead of a cable tie!
- Invest in cable extension kits – if you’ve spotted your cables are rather snug and a bit too tight now that you’ve cable managed, then extension kits are your friend! Cable extension kits do exactly what it says on the box. They can be used to extend the length of vital cables such as the 24-pin motherboard or 8-pin PCIe. You can shop all the cable extension kits we have available here.
- Sleeved cables – I know we’ve just mentioned cable sleeves, but they’re handy! Sleeved cables replace your existing wires with a high-quality braided alternative, that has been designed to look great, whilst also protecting your vital components. You can take a look at our range of sleeved cables here.
- Cable Management Clips – Don’t want to use cable ties? Cable management clips are another handy tool you can use to effectively manage all your wires. These clips are screwed to the interior of your case to ensure they remain in place and keep your PC looking neat and tidy. Some PC cases will come with these clips pre-installed, however, you’ll need to check the manufacturer page or manual to see if your case does.
Share Your Tips for Cable Management
Got any useful tips to share with those struggling to cable manage their PC? Be sure to share them in the comments below.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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