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Computer cable management?

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  • NZXT
  • Computers
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  • Gtx 660
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October 10, 2014 10:15:17 PM

Hello again, it's me.
I finally got my computer back from the USA, and i decided to try really hard to make my computer look more neat and clean. So i took it all apart piece by piece and i then sat and went threw for each cable for where it should go. I put it back together and i'm still not satisfied with the results.

Here is what i have so far. I need advice to get good and clean cable management like i see online.

Please excuse the crap camera, its the Sony Bloggie and it's sorta broken.

And i was kinda wondering if my fan setup is optimal. i have 2 fans in the front
2 in the top
2 in front of the drive cage as you can see.
and one in the back.
Oh and one on my 3rd part gpu cooler.

I have more intakes than i do outtakes because it seemed to lower my cpu temps like crazy.
Any how my case is the (Nzxt switch blade 810 gun metal edition)

Thanks guys.
















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October 11, 2014 9:55:20 AM

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October 11, 2014 10:02:56 AM

ok 1. what cpu are you using? 2. what temp is it at, load and idle? what exactly are you not satisfied with?
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October 11, 2014 10:20:55 AM

Im running a amd fx 8350, and on core temp it says 16c and load like 40-50
I just want better cable management.
And the lower temps.
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October 11, 2014 10:25:53 AM

You arent going to lower temps more than that, those are fairly good.

As for the cable management, I dont know what case you have, but it just takes time and thinking through things.
For example, the only picture I can really make out is the one of the waterblock, which has a cable coming out of it, which then goes down to the second cable management hole. Why not use the first one? Less cable is visible.

My cable management took a good 3-4 hours:



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October 11, 2014 10:37:53 AM

if i use amd overdrive it says my thermal margin is 56c....what the heck
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October 11, 2014 10:38:43 AM

Nzxt switch blade 810 is my case..
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October 11, 2014 10:40:35 AM

Thermal margin is what AMD considered the highest "safe" temp for the processor, this is NOT the operating temperature.
The 8320/50 can reach around 62-65C before issues arise. Even if it hits this temp, it will downclock to prevent damage.
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October 11, 2014 10:45:45 AM

And on amd overdrive its what the cpu is reporting in real time.
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October 11, 2014 10:47:27 AM

You just have to spend time with the system, and be meticulous about it.
Since you have a modular PSU (From what I can see) make sure you arent using any cables you dont need.

They also have their GPU in the bottom slot, which covers the USB, SATA, and front panel cables, which is why it looks nicer.
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October 11, 2014 11:49:17 AM

this case, which also comes in white and grey, not only has a whole separate case almost for cable management ( i kid you not it is like two mid towers put together, and one is dedicated to cm) AND it brought the temps on my 8350, down by 15 degrees. it may be your solution
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October 11, 2014 1:03:15 PM

i have the nzxt switch blade bro XD
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October 11, 2014 1:22:28 PM













allright this is the best i could do :) 
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October 11, 2014 1:34:27 PM

i was obviously suggesting a case upgrade -_- and realistically you aren't going to get that big of a temp drop for cable management beyond a certain point.
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October 11, 2014 1:40:23 PM

^dont got the money atm.
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October 12, 2014 1:32:36 AM

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