Wiring guide

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Lead Head

hmm...what about like a various case guide? Like different users show how they organize wires with all the different cases out there, could give people more information on how to organize wires...just a suggestion

Indeed good idea. It would give more than 1 opinion, and thus maybe we could achieve the perfect wiring.
<insert evil laugh>

[Jokerswild]

Simmer down polobunny you'll blow a gasket.

[Lead Head]

Originally Posted by jokerswild

Simmer down polobunny you'll blow a gasket.

That wouldn't be good! He would start leaking everywhere! I hate mopping up polobunny

[Hitman]

I don't have time to write a guide, but I can give some tips. Under the motherboard tray is one of the best places to hide cables, and depending on your case there are always lots of little nooks and crannies to shove wires and cables. Use lots of zip ties, they are cheap.

[polobunny]

I prefer tie wraps to zip ties :P
I usually try to route the 12V or at least hide it in the upper part behind the motherboard tray. I hide the excess of wires behind the "back" panel (aside the optical drive) so you don't see them if you have a window on your case.
I also try to fold nicely the IDE cables, and also the floppy which is most of the time way too long for your needs. If you have USB/firewire/audio ports on the upper section of your case I try to route it on the motherboard side and a tiny piece of electric tape to hold it nicely, because alot of times the cables were folded for a long time and they spring out of place.

That's all for now. =D

[Hitman]

I use a lot of zip ties, and I do mean A LOT! If I were to buy enough tie wraps to suit my needs It would cost me an arm and a leg. Zip Ties are dirt cheap, and IMHO look more professional then bulky tie wraps. Personal preference I guess.

[polobunny]

Aren't they one and the same?

[Lead Head]

Zip ties
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Tie wraps
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*Acording to google search

[polobunny]

And what's the difference, except the color? =P
(Except the last one, duh!)

Because as far as I remember, I used to call both white and colorful "plastic wiring things" tie wraps.

[Jokerswild]

there are also velcro ties http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/p...c/?cpg=froogle