Is there finally an alternative to the horrible on board front I/O cables?

Man Manne · 12 Jul 2016 at 20:09

So with all the customisation out there, has anyone actually produced something to combat the terrible on board crap that comes with cases (Power LED // HDD LED etc).

http://www.pcper.com/images/reviews/214/15-Cables.jpg

I have found something for the USB 3.0 connector, but not the USB 2.0 or the Front I/O connectors... I cannot find anything for them.

The best PC I ever saw was similar to this:

http://techdadreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/detail_400R_connectors.png

But are we still in dark times regarding these?

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Rustyone · 13 Jul 2016 at 10:09

USB Hub plug it in the back, I hate all those built in ones on cases as well look fugly.

Man Manne · 22 Jul 2016 at 17:09

So it's a pity we're still at this stage. I have seen some clean ones, but never anything to combat thius

Fanatic · 23 Jul 2016 at 23:24

I guess we need case and motherboard manufactures to make a standard single cable that goes into motherboard from the front IO. Connecting all power/reset/audio/HDD LED etc in 1. Have it nicely sleeved with a black plug, right angle connector on the edge of the motherboard next to a rubber cable tidy grommet.

Chance of it happening... 0%

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Artery · 23 Jul 2016 at 23:28

The last few cases I've had I've just sleeved them. You could get some sleeved extensions I guess but you'd probably have to hide the excess.

RogerMesenseless · 27 Jul 2016 at 12:46

I just use a USB Hub and stick it the wall. Audio comes through a USB DAC.

Man Manne · 30 Jul 2016 at 04:38

Artery said:
The last few cases I've had I've just sleeved them. You could get some sleeved extensions I guess but you'd probably have to hide the excess.

Extensions that aren't multi coloured? Can you link them or is it not OC?

freddie64 · 30 Jul 2016 at 08:27

NZXT did these https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt-front-panel-connections-cable-set-30cm-sleeved-black-cb-026-nx.html, but i can't find them for sale anywhere.

Bitfenix also do these https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitfenix-alchemy-2pin-i-o-extension-30cm-black-cm-066-bx.html, but you buy them individually so can be expensive.

[Damien] · 30 Jul 2016 at 21:15

Asus were kind enough to include one of these bad boys in the Z170i motherboard.

The other side of the pins are labelled to what FP connectors go to what and then when you're done you just plug the socket part into the board. Neat and tidy.

Man Manne · 6 Dec 2016 at 03:34

Love that last bit. Would really have gone for that.

Dave2150 · 6 Dec 2016 at 06:08

Man Manne said:
So with all the customisation out there, has anyone actually produced something to combat the terrible on board crap that comes with cases (Power LED // HDD LED etc).

http://www.pcper.com/images/reviews/214/15-Cables.jpg

I have found something for the USB 3.0 connector, but not the USB 2.0 or the Front I/O connectors... I cannot find anything for them.

The best PC I ever saw was similar to this:

http://techdadreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/detail_400R_connectors.png

But are we still in dark times regarding these?

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If you spend the money on a good quality case, you'll get nice black sleeved cables included.

Upgraded a few days ago to a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass edition, lovely black cables included

Rezident · 7 Dec 2016 at 10:33

The fact that these are still not a single keyed block continues to amaze me. I always found these a pain even with my miniature donald trump sized hands, must be a right pain for peope with fat fingers.

doodah · 8 Dec 2016 at 15:32

Definitely sweated a few drops of sweat into the computer when building because of the awkwardness of getting these cables in!

Mark A · 11 Dec 2016 at 00:09

I like the block Asus include with their motherboards so you can plug all the cables into the block, then plug that into the mobo. Makes it a lot easier.

Akagi · 11 Dec 2016 at 00:13

I have Akasa all-black extensions.

pablouk · 12 Dec 2016 at 16:38

Rezident said:
The fact that these are still not a single keyed block continues to amaze me. I always found these a pain even with my miniature donald trump sized hands, must be a right pain for peope with fat fingers.

Its is.
There have been times I have asked my daughters to help.
Fat fingers are no fun.