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about. Threading cables through the grommets also helped keep cables out
of the way. If you look at the inside of the PC we built, there are barely any
loose cables we need to worry about tying down. And since the case we're
using to house our PC components doesn't have a plexiglass side to peer into
the innards, it's not the end of the world if a few cables are not resting in
perfect alignment with the shape of the case.
Perhaps the biggest reason for not zip-tieing everything down is because you
will inevitably want to enhance your PC with additional expansion cards,
cooling fans, and peripherals. When you do, you will likely need to reroute
and restrap a portion of your cables anyway. Personally, I would hold off on
any extensive cable-management effort until you're satisfied that you've built
out your PC with everything you need, whether that's a full bay of SSDs and
HDDs or tubing for water-cooling your PC.
Of course, if you can't live without knowing that a few wires are not pristinely
tied down, then by all means take the time to align each cable. Check that
the cables and wires collectively curve around each bend. Zip-tie them into
place using the die-cut notches on the case to hold their shape and orientation
(see the next figure).
Figure 75—You can use the zip ties that accompanied the case to secure loose cables.
For inspiration from some truly impressive cabling schemes, check out the
photos posted to the cable-management subreddit.
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