cable tidy tips for a noob?

Muzza1875 · 26 Mar 2011 at 23:18

hey guys,i recently just finished my first ever build.
I have an antec 1200 case,and I'm struggling to keep on top of all the cables.
I managed to get a bunch of cables tied to the back of by side panel but there is still a bunch of cables making my case messy and its driving me mad.
Any of you experienced

folks got any tips?

Thanks

mike gunnz · 27 Mar 2011 at 00:14

Might want to cut some holes in the mobo tray so you can route behind it. A jigsaw and a Dremel will do the trick.

steven2805 · 27 Mar 2011 at 00:15

if you were to upload some images we might be able to guide you....

alex24 · 27 Mar 2011 at 00:16

It's all about planning and patience.

Which cables are you having issues with?

Muzza1875 · 27 Mar 2011 at 02:09

Most of them basically,i managed to hide and cable tie a bunch of them to the back side of my case but wasent able to get them all to fit behind side panel as it wont close if i try to fit all of them behind it.
I will get some pics taken and uploaded tomorrow.
Thanks for the replies

Avathar77 · 27 Mar 2011 at 02:29

This was one of my first attempts.

Cliste · 27 Mar 2011 at 02:44

lol, I'm looking forward to my first build now.

Did you leave it like that Avathar77?

Avathar77 · 27 Mar 2011 at 03:14

It has collected few more wires over time, as long as the cables are tidy from the inside and can close the case I am happy

Case is fully open for 2 days now, I am working on some thing new

Muzza1875 · 27 Mar 2011 at 19:52

did nyou have any problems closing the case?i cant seem to close it enough to screw the nuts back in and dont really want to force it,gonna go out and buy some more cable ties or buy them online then will post some pics.

Avathar77 · 28 Mar 2011 at 01:20

No problems for me, you can shift most if the cables to the front, also make sure they are not over one another