Computer Cable Cleanup

[impman6669]

I've been building a lot of new systems recently for friends and such and i can usually get the cables pretty much out of the way but i was wondering if the was a guide to do it very professionally and cleanly so the inside looks clean and has good airflow.

Thanks in advance.

[pat]

Chandler recently poasted a couple of links on that.
http://www.poasters.com/forum/index.php?board=29;action=display;threadid=8642

[Whizbang]

You can also shop the local computer shops.  They seem to stock a type of IDE and floppy cable that is not sold on line.  I have mentioned this before.  The cables are folded standard ribbon cables that are then covered with a mesh nylon sheath to make them round.  That way, they keep their strength, are more flexible, and are more easily tied back with pull ties.  The shops also stock super-short floppy cables that really save space if your drive is in line with the floppy cable socket on mainboard.

[Nestor]

One thing I've done to avoid the 'spaghetti' effect with my power connections is to twist the cables, and to use a minimum of molex connections, and tuck the extraneous cables between the back panel and the case chassis.