Baz_ Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This is my first build in about 7yrs: This time cable management is key I want to be able to hide as much as possible.. So can I hide this CPU power cable behind me motherboard? Also I have a big fan at the front and space for another 3 top of the case side window and rear and bottom Would it be wise to inc these sooner than later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 It depends on both PSU - does the length of CPU power cable permit it? ...and the case - does it even have a hole at the top and does the case have enough space behind the board, so that you can close the side panel without too much trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Make sure you get one of the new cases that allows you to put cables beind the motherboard plate. and it all goes away untill they pop out at the hole closest to where they need to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. S. Veteran Posted October 2, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 2, 2013 Buy a case with decent cable management options and you should be set. Even if you think that a Mid-tower would suffice, buy a Full tower case. It will save you a lot of headaches in cable management and adding components in the future. A modular PSU is also a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz_ Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Here a pic it's a cool master k380 case, it's gets in the way with standard cooler which is going ... Could take it to the side and over them ram but its very tight and touching the ram... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 At very least, you can probably squeeze the cable behind the top right corner of the motherboard. That's what I'd do. Phouchg 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yeah, well, as nice as K380 (and its cousin K280) is for starters (and has decent amount of space behind the board), it doesn't have the hole. Either squeeze it as Astra says (#1 in the pic) or get a bunch of cable ties and route it as #2 in the pic - all expansion cards have a hole that permits this. Hold it fixed by tying together with front panel audio and USB. Admittedly, it's not nearly as pretty, but still better than none at all. Or you could make that hole with a dremel :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+PeterUK MVC Posted October 3, 2013 MVC Share Posted October 3, 2013 If needed you can get an extension cable for the 8 pin. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/45cm-phobya-extension-8-pin-or-eps12v-uv-white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz_ Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 ty i ordered the extention :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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