Antec 900 case wiring

Trimp · 11 Aug 2007 at 12:15

I have just built a new rig using the Antec 900 and Abit IP35 Pro.

Everything is working superbly but I now want to go back and tidy up the wiring.

To my question :
The wires from the power switch, reset need to reach from the top of the case to the bottom of the motherbaord and are not long enough to allow a tidy installation.
What's the best way of solving this problem?

MofoKilla · 11 Aug 2007 at 13:58

Extend the wires some how ?

ChemicalKicks · 11 Aug 2007 at 15:56

Should be fairly easy to extend them wires as it's that crappy thin wire, only 2 per lead.

You will require.

1. Steady hand
2. Cutting tool
3. Wire
4. Tape.

PhillyDee · 11 Aug 2007 at 16:18

I made extensions using the same type of sockets / plugs instead of cutting them. It would be better to solder them. Route them under the Motherboard, along with everything else if you can. Like so:

Trimp · 11 Aug 2007 at 16:29

Nice neat job PhillyDee. That's what I am aiming for.

Where did you source the sockets and plugs from?

dan1987 · 11 Aug 2007 at 20:37

PhillyDee said:
I made extensions using the same type of sockets / plugs instead of cutting them. It would be better to solder them. Route them under the Motherboard, along with everything else if you can. Like so: snip

wish my case was as tidy as that, still get good airflow though so its not too much as a problem as the case is under the desk!

Fureh · 11 Aug 2007 at 23:10

Apologies for jumping in but I'm building with the same case atm..

Judging from the way things are going I could be cutting some holes in this to make it neater. :eek:

Well first time for everything

This would pose an issue of sorts in that the 8 pin cable on the corsair hx620 is a bit short if i was going to route the cable up the back of the motherboard tray (via a newly created hole or 2) :rolleyes:

Can the Akasa 8 pin extension kit be used on this or not?
I don't understand why it splits from 8 pin to 2x 4pin connectors. All I really need is a straight 8pin to 8pin extension. :confused:

PhillyDee · 12 Aug 2007 at 11:08

The plugs i got from a modding site in america. Cannot post an URL however. Doesnt sell hardware, but sells everything you would EVER need for modding pc's, cases, cables, fans, grills, drive bay parts etc. Postage is actually cheaper than here too.