Ugly Front panel connectors

badogblue · 15 Feb 2015 at 11:48

I'm aware some may think this is stupid but please don't judge :rolleyes:

How best can I hide these cables as they don't match my colour scheme.

Was think of electrical tape, though I read that overtime with heat the glue can badly deteriorate.

Apem · 15 Feb 2015 at 12:11

Black electrical tape would be quickest way m8 if it comes unstuck after time just redo it as its cheap

badogblue · 15 Feb 2015 at 12:19

Apem said:
Black electrical tape would be quickest way m8 if it comes unstuck after time just redo it as its cheap

Apparently it leaves a horrible residue. I don't want to ruin my cables/mobo.

Might ask in my local hardware shop, I'll say it's for my car

setter · 15 Feb 2015 at 12:22

Akasa make black braided extension cables for theese. I use a set on my second system. Iirc bitfenix make them too.

Apem · 15 Feb 2015 at 12:28

O yeah forgot about them NZXT do them too.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CM-066-BX&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=2660

Can only find the Bitfenix ones on here.

freddie64 · 15 Feb 2015 at 13:17

Google "Nanoxia Front-Panel Extension Set". Should be first on the list.

spoffle · 15 Feb 2015 at 13:22

If you want to do it in the ultra cheap, you could use some black heatshrink

badogblue · 15 Feb 2015 at 18:02

I know it will sound really ocd, but I don't want cable extensions. (More cables to hide)

spoffle said:
If you want to do it in the ultra cheap, you could use some black heatshrink

Heatshrink would be perfect, though I might have difficulties getting it over some of the connectors.

Anyone have any good experience using electrical tape?

Mark A · 18 Feb 2015 at 16:31

Black spray paint. Mask off the plugs and give them a quick blast and they will be solid black.

Disco_P · 21 Feb 2015 at 02:25

I would get rid of the easy front panel connector box thingy and plug them into the motherboard directly. They wouldn't stick out as much and be as obvious.

Then use electrical tape to cover the ends. The heat from your PC won't cause it to deteriorate.

mushtafa · 23 Feb 2015 at 07:53

Decent electrical tape will be fine. It shouldn't come off with heat, think about wiring looms in engine bays of cars etc.

mushtafa · 23 Feb 2015 at 07:54

Another idea, how about braiding them with paracord and heatshrink the ends?

Mr Carrot · 23 Feb 2015 at 08:25

How hot is your case getting?? Nothing should be exhausting onto that section of the mobo?