Does it matter if cable management is messy?

[udders123]

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I just manage to finish my pc build (my first time) however, my cables are quite messy. I was just wondering if it would cause any issue because, I've read that it may obstruct the fan and decrease performance. Im not really bothered on how my pc looks, as long as it doesn't affect the performance.

So the main question is if the cables have any affect on performance and temperature?

Thanks

 

[ZaneDragon]

NO they don't. It just looks ugly (doesn't bother you anyway).
Here, watch this YouTube video for more evidence:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCMMf-_ASE
You can skip it to about 6:30 and watch it for a minute (if 11 min is to long for you 😀 )

 

[clarkjd]

If you were overclocking your CPU or GPU, Then reduced airflow could raise your temps to the point that overheating might occur. That could lead to thermal throttling as a protective measure, and that will reduce performance.

 

[ZaneDragon]

If you were overclocking your CPU or GPU, Then reduced airflow could raise your temps to the point that overheating might occur. That could lead to thermal throttling as a protective measure, and that will reduce performance.

Watch this and you'll see how (really) BAD your cable management has to be to make an impact on you CPU and GPU temps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCMMf-_ASE
Skip to 6:20 and watch for 2 min.

 

[Swordkd]

Better cable management will allow your case to cool itself better. It won't necessarily restrict enough air to impact performance however, but, a good clean setup does help it out.

 

[clarkjd]

If you were overclocking your CPU or GPU, Then reduced airflow could raise your temps to the point that overheating might occur. That could lead to thermal throttling as a protective measure, and that will reduce performance.

Watch this and you'll see how (really) BAD your cable management has to be to make an impact on you CPU and GPU temps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCMMf-_ASE
Skip to 6:20 and watch for 2 min.

By all means, feel free to have as bad cable management as you want. While you are at it, go ahead and remove all those noisy fans. All they do is make noise and use power, so obviously, we don't need them.