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MDK22
06-15-2008, 04:10 PM
I have a Apevia X-Cruiser MidTower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?Image=11-144-151-12.jpg%2c11-144-151-02.jpg%2c11-144-151-03.jpg%2c11-144-151-14.jpg%2c11-144-151-05.jpg%2c11-144-151-15.jpg%2c11-144-151-07.jpg%2c11-144-151-16.jpg%2c11-144-151-17.jpg%2c11-144-151-18.jpg%2c11-144-151-04.jpg%2c11-144-151-19.jpg%2c11-144-151-20.jpg%2c11-144-151-09.jpg%2c11-144-151-08.jpg%2c11-144-151-13.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16811144151&Depa=0&Description=APEVIA+(ASPIRE)+X-CRUISER-BK+Black+Computer+Case+With+Side+Panel+Window) and its a fairly small case. The pics were taking with a webcam because currently i can't find my digital camera.

Picture from left to right are as follows: Side View, Bottom 5.25 Bays, Top 5.25 Bays, HD/Floppy, Front Gap where fans will be going.

I know its bad but, I am hopeful and looking for some tips. All the stuff I have in my Comp is under my Spec thing. Putting stuff behind the mobo try will require me using metal sheers which is not a problem but be aware i have to cut holes along the side of the tray. The main problem is the fans all over. They all use the regular power wires. I have 1 120 in the back, 2x80 soon to be 4x80mm top/window/2xfront. I am assuming i can get at least a few more degrees of cooling by cleaning up but, wanted to get tips first. FYI I have tons of ducktape but, i only have plastic twist ties other then ducktape.

Mobo Pics (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=13-131-095-04.jpg&Image=13-131-095-02.jpg%2c13-131-095-03.jpg%2c13-131-095-04.jpg%2c13-131-095-05.jpg%2c13-131-095-06.jpg%2c13-131-095-07.jpg%2c13-131-095-08.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16813131095&Depa=1&Description=ASUS+M2R32-MVP+ATX+AMD+Motherboard)

Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=17-341-011-05.jpg&Image=17-341-011-10.jpg%2c17-341-011-04.jpg%2c17-341-011-05.jpg%2c17-341-011-07.jpg%2c17-341-011-06.jpg%2c17-341-011-08.jpg%2c17-341-011-09.jpg%2c17-341-011-02.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16817341011&Depa=1&Description=PC+Power+%26amp%3b+Cooling+Silencer+75 0+Quad+(Red)+750W+Power+Supply)

Castiel
06-15-2008, 04:51 PM
OK use some of the zip to put the power cable together, extra cable, etc. And if you can just try to hide them somewhere where they wont mess up any thing with your DVD Drive, or Hard Drives. But you dont have to mess with your motherboard tray to throw cables behind it, set them behind there, the ones that can reach, now you can hide some of the fan cable really easy, use zip ties and just tape them on the door, or some where in the case where they wont be in the way and where they wont be seen.If you have any more questions just ask.

intel igent
06-17-2008, 12:17 PM
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=48836&highlight=wire+management

MRCL
06-17-2008, 01:13 PM
Sorry buddy i have no idea abt it that why I can't help you ...............but I suggest you to go for a google search


That was rather unnecessary buddy... if you don't know nothing, then don't post.
Actually, I don't know nothing either, but I wanna play some authoroty^^

wtf8269
06-17-2008, 09:58 PM
Go to a Home Depot, Lowes, etc and buy a hole saw (approx 3" that way you can make blow holes for 80mm fans if you want too :)), a soldering iron, some wire, some zip ties, and some zip tie anchors. Gut your case, cut several holes both completely behind the motherboard and some that are half exposed underneath the motherboard tray and half covered. Run the cables that go to your motherboard through these holes. For the fan cables extend them if necessary with the wire and soldering iron so that you can have enough length to run them around the case.

Have fun. :cool: