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noobert
07-23-08, 01:12 AM
i got this cooelrmaster PSU that has this whole bunch of wires, and it might be restricting air in my thermaltake armor. how do you guys keep your wires organized?
thideras
07-23-08, 01:17 AM
Zipties, hiding wires, etc. Depends on how "extreme" you'd like to go.

For example, I'll show you some of mine:
Nice and clean, no mods (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g121/thideras/IMG_0205.jpg)
Heavily modded (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g121/thideras/Computer%20mods/IMG_0906.jpg)

Basically, you just want to get the wires out of any airflow.
VinnyTAMU
07-23-08, 08:09 AM
Zipties, hiding wires, etc. Depends on how "extreme" you'd like to go.

For example, I'll show you some of mine:
Nice and clean, no mods (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g121/thideras/IMG_0205.jpg)
Heavily modded (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g121/thideras/Computer%20mods/IMG_0906.jpg)

Basically, you just want to get the wires out of any airflow.


Very nice pictures thideras, you did a great job.
BlackEdition
07-23-08, 09:23 AM
thideras,

what did you use to cut those holes? dremel? i am interested in getting a new case, but i might cut up the old one to see if i can squeeze some more life out of it.

i think that i am going to get the cooler master 690...when i can find a good price.
jaymz9350
07-23-08, 03:10 PM
thideras,



i think that i am going to get the cooler master 690...when i can find a good price.

Do you happen to have a Microcenter near by? I picked up my 690 for about $75 after tax there. I was actually looking to pick up a 590 for my server but they were out of stock and the 690 was only 15 more.
BlackEdition
07-23-08, 05:36 PM
no, unfortunately, no microcenters...

i think that every once in a while things will go on sale at one of the etailers...

i hope anyway...

are you happy with the case?
jaymz9350
07-23-08, 05:57 PM
no, unfortunately, no microcenters...

i think that every once in a while things will go on sale at one of the etailers...

i hope anyway...

are you happy with the case?

Personally I love the case. I'll soon be getting a 2nd one for my main rig to replace my cm stacker (the original). Plenty of room for a mid tower, great cable management and plenty of fan placement. And I personally really like the styling of it. I hate doors on the front and it just has a pretty sleek look to me.
thideras
07-23-08, 06:33 PM
thideras,

what did you use to cut those holes? dremel? i am interested in getting a new case, but i might cut up the old one to see if i can squeeze some more life out of it.

i think that i am going to get the cooler master 690...when i can find a good price.Yup, used a dremel :)


Very nice pictures thideras, you did a great job.Thanks :thup:
jmh547
07-25-08, 10:43 AM
No lie, when i read the title i immediately though "if you put the side on your case they shouldn't come out..."
Old Thrashbarg
07-25-08, 12:10 PM
No lie, when i read the title i immediately though "if you put the side on your case they shouldn't come out..."

Heh, yeah, my first thought was "I don't, really." Perhaps eventually I should disconnect the temporarily attached floppy drive I have hanging out the side of my case and then put the side panel back on.