$50 Cable Management Fix

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I challenged myself to create the best cable management setup under $50. I bought most of my items on Amazon to keep the cost down and stay within my budget of $50.
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@btodtv Жыл бұрын

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@philipperostin 2 ай бұрын

I am always amazed of all these cable management videos where NOONE talks about the fact that most cables are either too short or too long to be managed !

@Deifiable 25 күн бұрын

3:15

@philipperostin 25 күн бұрын

@@Deifiable well ok too long is easy to manage, but too short is either a very costly thing or just an extensions nightmare.

@bladerunner12 2 жыл бұрын

I covered the bottom of my desk in tightly-stretch elastic cargo netting which lets me just shove any cable or power brick or any device into the cargo net and it is held up flush against the bottom of the table. Lazy and effective.

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing different methods like this! I bet it works great. Thanks for sharing - RG

@kowhaifan1249 Жыл бұрын

This is genius, stealing this rn.

@skythekid7683 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to go this route but I was wanting to do another way. So I took strips of Velcro and stapled them along the bottom of my desk and whatever cables I wanted to be managed down there would be wrapped in Velcro and then stuck the Velcro. that’s underneath the desk

@ZaHandle Жыл бұрын

It’s not lazy if it works

@sassyramen Жыл бұрын

Any product recommendations?

@travisladwig7711 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!! I like these cable management videos just as much as the chair reviews. My OCD loves the clean look afterwards.

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're filming another one tomorrow so stay tuned! - RG

@kor3176 Жыл бұрын

just wanna say this video completely changed my setup for like 50$. Very helpful!

@Rusty_Gold85 Жыл бұрын

You will also need to allow some flex as when you change things around it doesn't " choke the wire " pulling them or shifting around . Even when dusting you lift them up to get around the items and you need excess to allow lifting

@MrRocknut Жыл бұрын

I spent 5$ on screen door netting and 1.50$ on a dollarstore staple gun. Looks super clean.

@MrVisde Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. The server rack management track is the piece I’ve been missing in my setup.

@matthewbyrd398 Жыл бұрын

I liked how you said that making sure the power strip cord was long enough to reach the outlet was a "pro" tip! LOL!!

@conhecimentoativo Жыл бұрын

Your project turned out very well... I made a false bottom with MDF and a grid to leave the power strip protected inside so babies and children don't touch it and the access to the cables is on top.

@johnbehneman1546 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH. TOTALLY AWSOME CABLE MANAGEMENT ORAGNIZATION. SHE CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKJS FOR SHARING.

@ThecrosseyedTexan Жыл бұрын

You know that looks pretty good and when I worked an information technology is keeping cables straight in a server room was an essential. But this looks like hell on earth if you need to make a change

@dqkdTv 11 ай бұрын

Thank u for the good video!!! 🙏❤

@jingjingmannen Жыл бұрын

Very nice cable management!

@lewissheppard9801 11 ай бұрын

This was so helpful

@VoidlessOfSpace Жыл бұрын

I actually bought this and lemme tell you, it’s so much easier than using Velcro straps and tape.

@Elrevisor2k Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks for the video

@MountainBiker5 Жыл бұрын

very good, thank you so much

@drauc 7 ай бұрын

I only recently started watching your channel, but I'm really surprised I haven't heard you guys mention anything about 3d printers yet. I know they are not exactly worth it for the average consumer, considering you can buy the kits with a lot of the things you would print for cheaper and potentially higher quality, but being able to specifically match things as far as size and which parts you need to your setup is really awesome, especially if you'd be already using the 3d printer in other areas of interest too

@drauc 7 ай бұрын

the klamma clips from ikea, cable raceways, cable holders, magnet-embedded parts, it's kind of crazy how much you can do with a 3d printer as far as cable management.

@DrTopLiftDPT 5 ай бұрын

I just use packaging tape it works surprisingly well. 😆. I screw the power strips to the bottom of the desk using the built in key mod holes. But tape also holds down small power strips just fine

@hoangcowboy 4 ай бұрын

That really is my type, I will do that way ❤

@penelopetech Жыл бұрын

What was the name of the wire management box under desk that you ended up switching to?

@AltimaNEO 5 ай бұрын

I feel like the cable raceway you got was pretty bad here. I bought a different reaceway with round cut outs for the wires to go through, and the covers were really easy take on and off. They also came with adhesive strip already applied and the pieces themselves were cut shorter so you can easily customize your run. The kit I bought also came with some angled covers if you were doing a 90 degree bend. Pretty nice!

@HexlGaming 6 ай бұрын

Cablemanagement really does make all the difference in aesthetics and feel

@GacktSama1992 Жыл бұрын

I know it goes over budget , but they make boxes for power surge protectors, and what I do for them is sit it inside and then mount it with earth magnets to the bottom of the desk .

@JustMeUT99 Жыл бұрын

Buy double sided velcro. Cut into strips. Length will vary on your needs. I typically use about 6" strips. Using lathe screws attach the strips at intervals of about 6" - 8" apart in a row with a screw in the middle of the velcro. Cross the velcro like a bow around your cables. Nice and tidy to the underside of your table, easy to add or remove, and add any necessary spots.

@iSOBigD Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of black velcro too especially when I need to redo the cabling multiple times.

@shadowr2d2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

Thanks -GK

@winstonwun3380 2 жыл бұрын

I recently installed a 2x2 server rack on the back of my standing desk, and I'm really happy with how much cleaner my setup looks. For aesthetics, I spray painted the server rack to match the color of my desk base. Regarding the visible vertical cables coming from the power hub, perhaps a mini modesty panel could be used to conceal them. The cable management boxes seem like a cleaner solution, but I think that they're pretty expensive for the function they serve. Another downside, in my opinion, is that the boxes have a significantly bigger footprint and don't look as minimal.

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

The server racks are pretty cool. I recently found a larger black one that I want to test out in a future video. The boxes are definitely a clean solution if you can fit it into your budget. Thanks for watching, I hope the video was helpful! - RG

@Banthor Жыл бұрын

@@btodtv Would you mind linking the black server rack you found? Would love to buy one without having to paint it!

@Rejwen23 Жыл бұрын

@@btodtv so... did you tried that box?

@mjc0961 Жыл бұрын

Imagine having a computer, all the accessories it entails, a standing desk, and a server rack, and thinking any of that is minimal. 😂

@kvcf1111 10 ай бұрын

Hello! I like this cable management box it is very freakin expensive. Do you maybe know a cheaper alternative? My biggest problem is the undertable organizer boxes are usually too small for me. I have a pretty big power outlet which is 40cm in lenght and 12 cm wide so it doesn't even fit in most of them.

@DJaquithFL 8 ай бұрын

Wicker baskets with some cheap fake plants and cable ties, that's my go to solution. 👍😎 Also, you may want to look into buying a roll of cable ties that you can cut to lengths. I like the following because they're double-sided with different looks. _WILLBOND Fastening Tape Cable Ties Reusable Fastening Nylon Tape Double Side Hook Roll._

@swedeswede7762 Жыл бұрын

I also agree with the power under the table did looking bad. Otherwise good job

@ibanezrg320fm Жыл бұрын

This was a pretty good video. Thanks for sharing

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching! - RG

@Efnol Жыл бұрын

love the hack of photoshopping sockets off the wall!

@babyhermon6904 Жыл бұрын

The trick for serve cable tracks is to latch one side on then pull slightly towards the other side to get all the teeth to engage at the same time. Those teeth are more flexible than they feel.

@ekphotography 7 ай бұрын

Looks cool, but how do you deal with the power strip and plugs that don't fit tightly enough upside down? I have several plugs that fit very loosely and no way they will stay in upside down...? Thanks for any suggestions..

@minanagui8354 Жыл бұрын

are you mounting the power strip with just double sided tape? and if so how is that holding up with pulling and putting the cables

@Soghe117 Жыл бұрын

My man used a handsaw just few inches away from his defenseless parquet

@luxuryfragrances9464 Жыл бұрын

Hey, what do you call that grey wallpaper on your wall, if you can, please provide the amazon link for it :)

@zhin5107 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir, I am a student major in industrial design in university of Alberta. I am currently doing a cable management project, and your demonstration of this work is very clear and inspiring. I wonder if I can use some of the scene in your video as the reference of my project. Thank you.

@Rejwen23 Жыл бұрын

You didn't get response but maybe you could buy it for yourself and include your own setup into your project? I think that would be "plus" when you mention about it.

@Rusty_Gold85 Жыл бұрын

design a L shape cable holder that simply hangs on the desk while attaching loose cables to the other flat side that the L hangs down keeping wiring out of sight. Make them segmented and interlockable so various pieces can clip together and extend to how long the desk is

@jirls Жыл бұрын

Hi edmonton friend 🇨🇦

@hahaitskatie Жыл бұрын

What kinds of screws did you use for the cable raceway?

@LeandroMartinezLFM Жыл бұрын

at 2:25, what is the name of those white clips you use in the corner to make the LED strips "L-shaped"?

@Bryan-eg7si 2 жыл бұрын

Are you guys able to make a similar video but for adjustable standing desks

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

We just filmed it yesterday! Stay tuned - RG

@Boombomb Жыл бұрын

Or buy a 2m plastic self-adhesive cable channel for 2-3$ and cut and drill it however you see fit.

@tilu3303 10 ай бұрын

I like how much you cleaned up the cabling, but I cannot mount a power strip facing down, Heavy bricks will eventually get loose and fall out. Better to attach something that provides a vertical surface for the strip to attach to.

@cluginbill 4 ай бұрын

Power bricks almost always take up too much space on a surge/power strip; sometimes blocking up to two other outlets on the strip. I like to use varying lenth extension cables to move the bricks off the strip. Perhaps by doing this, you could relocate the bricks so that they don't fall out of the upside-down strip? I wish we could post pictures here and I could show you what I'm talking about.

@mariansss1000 11 ай бұрын

Just clicked on your link. The Cord Management Organizer Kit alone costs 107 bucks now 😵‍💫 And the Server Rack over 50😰

@brianwilliams9997 9 ай бұрын

Nice.

@mercy062285 10 ай бұрын

Can you use velcro tape instead of adhesive? Or is it a fire hazard?

@emmanuelechem2811 9 ай бұрын

Yo! Link the power strip with the long cable?

@mynameisneb Жыл бұрын

Any ideas for when you have a back up battery beneath the desk?

@Sablespartan Жыл бұрын

Same man. I never see anyone mention the ups

@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!!!!!

@chillmoney89 2 жыл бұрын

2 questions: what office/tasking chair is that, and what desk mat/pad is that? Links would be great. Thanks!

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

The chair @1:05 is a Steelcase Leap V2. I highly recommend it. The desk pad is from Galloway Leather. - RG

@Benmedrano4000 Жыл бұрын

I have that same exact rack but it was only like $3 for two of them where i'm from.

@nasler3143 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your desk

@truecrimereaction 10 ай бұрын

The included screws would’ve had washers with them so that the screws don’t damage the plastic or as a back up to save using bigger screws you just drill a new hole..

@lockdownstudio6079 Жыл бұрын

Brother what is your subwoofer name? Please Reply❤

@metawrld_dream Жыл бұрын

what are those panels called, can you send me link?

@therealnmg Жыл бұрын

What speakers are those?

@TheRealJimboo 11 ай бұрын

Where is your desk from?

@LightHawKnight Жыл бұрын

Man all my cable management issues are cause the cables are too damn short. How do they think a 3 foot power cable is good enough?! Or a 3 foot displayport cable. Have to spend the extra cash means even less for cable management. Velcro strap everything and hope it looks nice is hard with such short cables.

@chickendrawsdogs3343 Жыл бұрын

My setup looked ok for a while, but once I added a Cintiq 22 to the mix with THREE separate cables, it's a nightmare.

@Gunbardo Жыл бұрын

That baseus 12 in 1 dock tho... It beats all other thunderbolt 4 docks that locks 60fps monitor output... I ran a 240hz over it's DP output and work just fine. Idk what's wrong with all the big names like sateshi or caldigit, they're overly expensive and don't even work as good.

@carlosprovyrivera8522 Жыл бұрын

Thx for this video. Curious which desk is that?

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! The desk is a NewHeights XT - RG

@matthewrreis Жыл бұрын

Ru sure the desk is a NewHeights XT? This isn’t a sit stand desk… the legs are too angled for that. Or am I incorrect? Either way, I like the desk and I’d love to buy one, but I cannot find it online.

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

That is the BTOD Kane desk. Sorry for the confusion-GK

@johnbehneman1546 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU, AMAZON.

@ivanshipilov4265 Жыл бұрын

WIRE MESH CABLE TRAY is much cheaper and more practical. obo bettermann, cablofil and others. Sold in 3 meter pieces. Available in widths from 50 to 500 mm. It costs 5 times cheaper. And very convenient.

@DennisHecox 2 күн бұрын

what happened if you move house?

@enterprisecreations1492 Жыл бұрын

Cable management box price is insane!

@aktechhubspot2035 Жыл бұрын

You didn't use ups ( uninterrupted power supply) device !! Why?

@FractalPrism. Жыл бұрын

you could have led with the result "all this effort didnt work out, but watch anyway to avoid my mistakes"

@FulPartOfPower Жыл бұрын

I don’t really care for cable management because if I have to find a cord it’s easier to just follow the cord from where it is attached to to the plug

@Spoonuk666 Жыл бұрын

That super bright yellow ethernet cable though 🤣

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

Keeping it real using what we have for that part -GK

@ShawnPitman Жыл бұрын

lol @0:35 skeptical of Panduit

@Yerrrr96 Жыл бұрын

I live this video but for me the adhesive strips in the power strip fall off, even with Velcro adhesive too 😢 and it’s not that heavy

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

Do a better job cleaning prior to sticking -GK

@hjjr-se5jv Жыл бұрын

I gave up on cable management a long time ago....🤣!

@akhilashok8881 Жыл бұрын

where is the cpu?

@user-1billlon Жыл бұрын

I can’t fix it becuase my pc has to much wires and it’s old

@liemylylac Жыл бұрын

In vietnam, i buy server rack for 4$

@Donivar Жыл бұрын

What I see in all desk cable management videos is that it seems none of these youtubers use an actual power regulator, just regular power outlet extensions.

@raiza0116v Жыл бұрын

great‼️XD

@redc32a Жыл бұрын

Looks good, but what if you use a UPS instead of a power strip? How would you work that in?

@Sablespartan Жыл бұрын

I have the same question

@craigmcfly Жыл бұрын

That cable management kit is £40 / $48 in the UK :(

@kkplayz1529 11 ай бұрын

I have a small chotu desk😂 but I will move to a new house so I'll get a bigger one

@taro9753 Жыл бұрын

Any tips for a glass desk?

@MaximusPanin Жыл бұрын

Where is PC ?

@leafyLF Жыл бұрын

the cable organizer kit is £44...

@notrace3117 Жыл бұрын

What was that cable management box at the end

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

This is the Ultimate Cable Box - bit.ly/3oofikH -GK

@semj Жыл бұрын

@@btodtv shorted url are you serious? Pretty trashy

@btodtv Жыл бұрын

LOL, what? -GK

@ericwolkoff2054 Жыл бұрын

Was it always $190+ ??

@Spirch Жыл бұрын

one thing to say, ikea SIGNUM cable management

@sanirasheedabdullah5528 7 ай бұрын

You are supposed to slide the cover on. Thats why you found it difficult

@FURIAfdx Ай бұрын

news flash, u can do the same with some tape for less than 5 bucks lol

@lowvpro9651 Жыл бұрын

Can easily do this for less than 10.

@Boogie_the_cat 6 ай бұрын

50 bucks? I'll keep the mess. It's not like I'm getting in better homes and gardens magazine. My floor is covered with cat tunnels, cardboard boxes, and cat toys. I'll manage the cables in my PC because better air flow, but even that doesn't cost anything, just time. As long as you have a decent case with routing options. I'll stick with my messy desk wires and buy $50 of cat füd. 😻🐇💨

@ilhamvaliyev Жыл бұрын

"Homer Simpsons back fat" meme

@dreidrei1643 Жыл бұрын

Jesus Loves all of you guys

@dr.cornscoop4864 2 жыл бұрын

Series 2 or soji

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

Soji for me all the way. At 6'2" I don't fit great in the Series 2. Our best chair under $800 video might be helpful to you. - RG

@dr.cornscoop4864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I’m also 6’2 and want to lounge more than work. Do you think a headrest on the series 2 would be a good sacrifice for comfort on the social?

@btodtv 2 жыл бұрын

The headrest on the Series 2 is pretty good. Its made more for resting your head against rather than fitting into your neck. My problem with the Series 2 is the short seat pan. I have long legs, so the seat depth is way too short. For a chair to just chill in then it's pretty comfortable but won't be the best ergonomically at 6'2". The Amia is a much better option, but no headrest options. - RG

@dr.cornscoop4864 2 жыл бұрын

@@btodtv thanks for all the replies, appreciate you plenty. also, is the mesh on the soji rough or soft?

@BKDDY Жыл бұрын

Just tape and staple that shit to the wall. EZ

@bobbymoss6160 Жыл бұрын

$50? Velcro straps $12 + zip ties $6 = $18.

@ttb1641 Жыл бұрын

The first thing tho

@wegas308 Жыл бұрын

I aint spending allat Ill just duck tape my cables to the table 💀

@jamesbrooks9321 9 ай бұрын

no UPS?

@ianbelletti6241 Жыл бұрын

Its never a good idea to run your power cables bundled with the data cables as the emf off the power cables can cause interference. Power cables should run 90 degrees across or at least 6" away from your data cables.

@ivanshipilov4265 Жыл бұрын

I advise you to read the rules in the field of telecommunications. Power cables can be laid together with data cables over a distance of up to 25 meters.

@ianbelletti6241 Жыл бұрын

@@ivanshipilov4265 can and should are two different things. If you run power and lv data cables together, the data cables need to be properly shielded. This may be by using shielded cables or running the data cables in a metal conduit separate from the power cables. The power cables came and will create interference on the data cables if protection isn't provided. This interference will manifest in slower data speeds to failed communication. That's why even though the book says that they can be laid together you keep them apart or run them at 90 degrees to each other where you can. It comes down to the idea of best practices vs allowable practices.

@Rusty_Gold85 Жыл бұрын

@@ivanshipilov4265 I was a Tech in Australia using EXFo on DSL testing and the big killer is power cables in the same tray and especially when it knocks out Db signal loss between company network lead in and router . Keep them separated by using insulated pipe

@ivanshipilov4265 Жыл бұрын

@@Rusty_Gold85 That's all right. But at such a small length as in this video, it does not play any role at all. Let there be an impact of electrical cables on information cables, but not so much that you can forget about it. There is more harm to the signal not from electrical cables and the magnetic field, but from the bending or compression of the cable.

@joannlin6799 Жыл бұрын

Ummm is it just me? It looks like your laminate tabletop is sagging in the middle.... Tbh I would invest a bit more on the tabletop. Your desk only have 1 monitor and it's already sagging. If you plan to go to a double monitor set up, this tabletop will not hold all the equipment well.

@XxXK9 Жыл бұрын

I’m just gonna use duck tape

@NBag-ni4ow Жыл бұрын

The result is great but then you realized you spent a shit load of money for the smallest of things. I am creating a new office in the attic of my house and I spent too much already. The cable management part has yet to come.