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[noobatpcbuilding]

Leave the Psu as it is, peel the label off instead,
Sleeve the cables or wrap in fabric tape,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wiring-Loom-Harness-Adhesive-Cloth-Fabric-tape-19mm-25m-/180637405593?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2a0ed41199
Hint, duct tape will hold sharp bends inplace, then dress with the above to look neat
you could also route the fan wire slightly differently, have it come through the back of the I/o shield closer to the socket,
make/buy a molex extension for the Hdd and optic to allow more reach,
Seeing as your Hdd is mounted differently anyhow, why not stick it on top of the optic drive and tuck wires away,
and nudging the Hs should be fine, just don't make a habit of it 😛
That should keep you busy hehe
Moto

Alrighty..thx for the tips 😀

 

[Motopsychojdn]

No probs man, I don't just slam Cable management, I do try and help as well hehe
Moto

 

[akamrcrack]

No probs man, I don't just slam Cable management, I do try and help as well hehe
Moto

Moto puts them cables in their place! *Pun intended*

 

[jrwizbang]

Can I turn the PSU around the other way so the "T650" is hidden? Is the other side of the PSU completely black? I forgot.
Why couldn't all these cables be black? that would've made everything much easier.
The top fan of the case cable is Red/Yellow/Black,
Also I have to use 1 cable to connect the HDD and optical drive to the psu and route it through the front. If I route it through the back - its not long enough.

Another thing: I accidentally moved the hyper 212 a little when I was connecting a cable..I then aligned it so it was straight. I'm thinking it doesn't matter?

If you are feeling real lazy, and have a bit of extra cash, you could always buy some of these http://www.store.nzxt.com/new/product.php?series_name=Premium+Cables&series=13 . They look awesome. Personally I wouldn't if it were me, but only cause I'm broke, and actually enjoy a challenge. 😛 But they are a worth while investment if you want it to look really nice.

 

[jrwizbang]

I posted pics of my rig back on page 7 and 8 a long while back. Just sold it. Never posted pics of it after I had finished modding and did a bit more CM. As soon as I build my new rig, I'm gonna post pics of it up. Going with an orange/black theme. 😀

 

[akamrcrack]

Wow been a long time since you posted this cia24, where ever you are.
But my MSI board is pretty much dying.
All be warned, stay away from 1155 MSI boards!!!

But I love my Z68A-GD65 (G3) 😱

 

[noobatpcbuilding]

Alright guys...here's my 2nd go at it:

I'm happy with it. Will probably leave it like that. My back starts to hurt doing cable managment so that's it for now

 

[noobatpcbuilding]

And now when I look at the older pic and compare it to the new 1..I think I did pretty good 😀

 

[tjosborne]

And now when I look at the older pic and compare it to the new 1..I think I did pretty good 😀

it could be better but it looks good. all that matters is if you are happy with it

 

[defynphysics]

hey guys LOVE all the builds on this thread so i thought i should post mine its nearly 1 year old nothing amazing but handles beautifully


The set up

The guts

Specs are
CASE: Cooler Master CM 690
MOBO: Intel H67 DH67BL
CPU: Intel i52300
GPU: Nvidia GTX 275 (i know its old but it handles every game available just fine)
RAM: 8gigs DDR3
HDD: 1tb
DVD DRIVE: no idea
KEYBOARD: Logitech G510
MOUSE: Logitech G9x
SPEAKERS: Logitech
SCREEN: BenQ G2420HD 24"

 

[earl45]

My new addition to my system - Asus Sabertooth Z77 motherboard.

 

[akamrcrack]

My new addition to my system - Asus Sabertooth Z77 motherboard.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/jeffd47/2012-04-12_15-03-22_506.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/jeffd47/2012-04-18_18-28-31_681-1.jpg

wow I am totally amazed by the way that mobo fits so well inside that case.

Looks almost like the mobo is a part of the case :OOOOO

+1 to you sir for excellent choices.

/e how are you enjoying your red sharks, I personally love my white ones

 

[earl45]

wow I am totally amazed by the way that mobo fits so well inside that case.

Looks almost like the mobo is a part of the case :OOOOO

+1 to you sir for excellent choices.

/e how are you enjoying your red sharks, I personally love my white ones

Thanks for the kind words about the build, I'm pretty happy with the way it's coming along.
Red sharks?

 

[defynphysics]

My new addition to my system - Asus Sabertooth Z77 motherboard.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/jeffd47/2012-04-12_15-03-22_506.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/jeffd47/2012-04-18_18-28-31_681-1.jpg

WOW im lost for words that is so F%$king sexy

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Keep those cables in check throughout the rest of the build Earl, looking good though so far
Moto

 

[bretto]

This was my first PC build. Didn't go for any particular color scheme so it is what it is. I am extremely impressed with quality of Antec's lower end cases, gotta give them props.

Antec Three Hundred Two

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge

ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB

Crucial M4 64GB SSD

XFX Radeon HD 6870 2GB

SONY DVD-ROM

Antec EarthWatts 650W

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB ( 2 x 4GB)

 

[saint19]

I hate take pictures with my phone:

 

[akamrcrack]

Phone or no phone, it looks good!
7970 TFIII.

Correction good sir, that is the 7970 TFIV

bigger fans, sexy black yellow design, higher quality. mmmm dat TF4 puts my dual TF3s in their place :3

Can't wait till they have a 680 version for me to scoop up ^_^

 

[bretto]

not bad, simple and clean.
I like it.

just one thing, WE DO NOT DO OEM COOLERS AROUND HERE....
we'll be around when you take more pics without that Intel cooler..

Fixed -_*

 

[bretto]

I need to gnarl that thing damn!!!!!
Argghhh dunno what it is.....

Well you see I have this extraordinary CPU fan custom built from Tom himself...

 

[Lutfij]

:lol: hahaha

 

[bretto]

next time use Tom's hammer...

Use?...this is how the product came =)

 

[jrwizbang]

Use?...this is how the product came =)

You must have misread the instruction manual then....

 

[cmcghee358]

I got mine all up and running. Replaced all the blue LEDs on my 1200 with Green. Added the NZXT LED kit(green). Added a NZXT Sentry LX fan controller for all of it. Finished off with a new Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler.

Pics this weekend when I clean the office. :/

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Sounds nice man, I'll check out the updated rig as and when I can mate,
going to be busy with my radbox this weekend as the rest of the kit 'should' be here by friday so main rig will be all over the house/sink/garden hehe

Keep those cables tidy! 😛
Moto