Can I cable tie my PC's wires?

[Chris L]

Behind my PC there is a mass of wires including speaker, keyboard and mouse wires. Inside my PC I cable tied my wires so I'm wondering whether I can do the same and cable tie the wires behind my PC. Is there any dangers to doing this or can I do this and everything will be fine?

 

[netgeek1325]

As long as none of the cable wires are exposed (maybe your pet chewed on them, make sure) you should be fine. I did that for both my brother and myself. It makes it a lot cleaner. Also, to avoid accidental unplugging for this, you should make sure your monitor cables are screwed in.

 

[COLGeek]

Sure, you can bundles wires both inside and outside your case, as desired. Not an issue unless you have a damaged wire/cable.

 

[Supermuncher85]

I do this all the time, though not using zip ties, but Velcro-ties. Can be reused and I don't need scissors if I have to change/add cables.

 

[jarotech]

Hi, what I use is a spiral wire wrapping band if you have many cables to protect.

 

[netgeek1325]

Jarotech's solution is probably the most professional, but if you have plain old bread twisty ties that's what I use and it works great.