How to PROPERLY Cable Manage a Gaming Desk

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Жыл бұрын

Cable management for gaming desks or home office is always a challenge, especially in 2022. In this video we give you a guide on how to do cable management on and under your desk for a clean look. These cheap cable management tips and how to should help at least guide you for setups that have a ton of cables like a gaming PC or or workstation PC. So in this video we're taking on the challenge of sit stand desk cable management with the Thermaltake ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk, Designed by STUDIO F. A. PORSCHE.
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@joshgeurink2131 Жыл бұрын

This is the *ONLY* video on KZfaq that discusses creating a temporary solution from the ground up! Everyone always stages these videos like a showroom and completely disregards what it's like to live with.

@jannatabinodontv1223 Жыл бұрын

দিন x

@Dr.StarrTouch Жыл бұрын

I am about to redo mine for sustainability too, standing desks are a whole new beast! Love this video

@mnap1595 Жыл бұрын

Pro tip (from personal experience): Use an under-desk mount for the computer if you don't intend to have it sitting on your desktop. Same for anything that needs to plug into the computer (e.g. a subwoofer). This way, the only cable I have going down and away from the desktop/computer is the power cable to the wall.

@SamiKankaristo Жыл бұрын

This is what I do as well, definitely the way to go. Getting inside your case is a bit more difficult than if it's just on the floor, but I only need to do that maybe 1-2 times per year. And if your case has the front ports at the top of the case, you'll need to take those into account (I mounted my case about 10 cm below the bottom of the desk). In pretty much all other ways, under-desk mounting is better: shorter cables (less cable-management), less dust inside the case (and easier to clean the floor), your feet aren't hitting the cables, even if they're not amazingly cable-managed, etc.

@user-op8fg3ny3j Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect idea! I honestly had no idea what to do with my subwoofer

@ceementality Жыл бұрын

@@user-op8fg3ny3j don’t put a sub on a cable imo you’ll get rattling

@mgaming7 Жыл бұрын

I did this on my uplift desk. best thing ever

@hanoott_ Жыл бұрын

my pc is a little big, i am having trouble trying to find a mount for my pc, its about 11inch wide.

@malifestro3319 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I just built my first sit stand desk a few hours ago. Lots of good suggestions here.

@tomppeli. Жыл бұрын

I'd advocate for anyone to adapt from the included monitor leg to a desk-mounted arm So much more space on the desk and, in my opinion, loads more aesthetic Some can be wobbly, but some are even wobblier on their own legs

@litdav Жыл бұрын

also, you can leave the second "table" on your desk out of this

@tomppeli. Жыл бұрын

@@litdav I don't know why people like the second desk thing It just reminds me of early 00s

@litdav Жыл бұрын

@@tomppeli. yup, its design reminds me of the "gamer" products on amazon

@farmeunit Жыл бұрын

@@tomppeli. puts it a more natural angle for some. Also good monitor arms cost more and not everyone has room behind their desk.

@indrapalsingh3047 Жыл бұрын

@@litdav to

@nir8924 Жыл бұрын

Haha just on time, I literally took a break from re-managing the cables on my mechanical desk :)

@cp6565 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my first sit stand desk earlier this week, so I'll be using these tips as soon as it arrives.

@chud1858 Жыл бұрын

I started labeling my cables two years ago when I did my first setup. Those tags are life savers! Just ordered a new desk and a bunch of accessories, and I will be redoing my setup and cable management next week. I have a new cable management idea I want to try out 😁

@bloodswarms Жыл бұрын

At some point, a company will sell a motorized standing desk with a PC caddy and lift to raise and lower the PC with the desktop, and avoid ugly solutions.

@blahorgaslisk7763 Жыл бұрын

I had one like that at work over twenty years ago, except it was spring assisted and not motorized. They made them in standard desk versions and for corner placement and they cost a small fortune at the time. Price started at about the equivalent of $2000. We bought them used in the aftermath of the Dot-Com bubble in the late 1990's. They were less than a year old and there were so many DOT-com companies that went out of business you could pick them up for close to nothing. I had a corner version that wrapped around me about 120°. Add a ergo keyboard and wrist rest and it was a pretty sweet setup. Still miss the keyboard, it was a joy to use. The spring assist was adjustable and had no problem supporting a tower, a huge CRT monitor, a printer, speakers and everything else you tend to stack on your desk. You unlocked it with a foot pedal and could move it upp or down with only a finger, so in my opinion it was better than any motorized version I've seen. It adjusted from way to low to be used with an ordinary chair to high enough for someone well over six feet tall. Like I said these were very expensive when bought new, but the quality was superb. I think the current crop of motorized sit-stand desks are a lot cheaper to make. Not having to support a 80 lbs. CRT screen and a full tower helps keep the price down.

@tnykuuh Жыл бұрын

it already exist. At my last work, they had like a stand under the desk that was attached to the desk itself so when it goes up or down, the desktop tower was also moving with the desk.

@Gman2777 Жыл бұрын

As long as your PC is on the floor you cant have an elegant cable management solution for your standing desk, especially with multiple monitors. I resolved it by having a mini ITX pc on my desk so the only cable you need coming down from your desk is the power cable (and ethernet optionally, but I just zip-tied it to the power cable so it looks line a single cable). Biggest benefit of this approach is that your don't put any stress on your cables (besides the power cable) so there is no worries of things getting worn out or unplugging due to the table moving up and down.

@enzersama Жыл бұрын

On my sit/stand desk I installed two 1U PDUs which connect to a UPS and plug everything into them. I've still had wall scraping issues and even with velcro zip ties it can be quite a mess sometimes. I've actually been considering recently getting like a net or pouch or something to run along the back and maybe a ton of short extension cables and then putting all that in the pouch so they're easier to manage.

@McMartinLC Жыл бұрын

Top work again Canadian Chris Pratt

@user-op8fg3ny3j Жыл бұрын

These are just as important as pc bud videos. Thanks for covering it!

@652T4V0 Жыл бұрын

Nice and chill video, with cool ideas for someone that needs to cable manage a temporary setup.

@rgb-plays Жыл бұрын

Perfect! I always struggle with creating cable management that doesn't bite me in the ass when I want to unplug something.

@gyurmagyuri6440 Жыл бұрын

Finally a cable management video 👌

@traaaaan Жыл бұрын

I got a 10 outlet workbench powerstrip from a bigbox home improvement store. The putlets are spaced a few inches apart to allow bulky plugs to not interfere with each other. It also has a 4' cord so it works well with my sit/stand desk. I then added a little wire rack to hold power bricks and my network switch.

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@AhmadAlnajjar 9 күн бұрын

Thanks I will share it to people in group who is asking.

@The_BrickYT Жыл бұрын

Bro, I literaly managed my cables yesterday, I didn't search anything in the past days about that and suddently I see this in my recommendation.

@noahgrice Жыл бұрын

what is the name of the macro attachment you have on your keyboard?

@jaybeemccluckin7205 Жыл бұрын

Gross $2,199?? The SecretLab Magnus Pro sit/stand desk is half the cost and is more premium. All the cable management is magnetic.

@RatchetMiner Ай бұрын

With this monitor riser, I'm trying to put my PS5 where it won't get on the way while having two monitors with adjustable arms clamped on the end of the desk. Any ideas how to get this to work?

@EliteProductions3129 Жыл бұрын

Owning a standing desk has made me progressively shrink the size of my computer. It makes life so much easier and looks clean with everything on the desk.

@River_Miles Жыл бұрын

That Isaac Clarke health meter looking flex conduit has me even more hyped for Callisto Protocol, once the stuttering is fixed for good.

@itsdeonlol Жыл бұрын

Ed from TechSource would be proud!!!

@TheRisingMiles Жыл бұрын

Love cable management but it can become a pain whenever you need to remove or add something

@MEXPRG Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did this video and gave us some pointers. I also recently purchased a motorized gaming table. I have Spondylosis of the lower back lumbar. which I needed to sit and stand for short periods. My table also came with openings on each side corner to route cable away from the center to the tray underneath. I did my best to bunch up all the cables together and lightly zip ties to hold them together. although I do like some of your ideas (cable spine, labels for what is what, magnetic cable clips) just wish I had found this video before this weekend's special. I would have added this easily to my shopping list. Better late than never. TY

@WhatAboutZoidberg Жыл бұрын

With this desk and computer I'd definitely suggest getting a UPS for your system. $60-100 can save a couple grand in gear. Great start to finish job of what to expect if you're looking to buy one.

@jalalshamsi9280 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your chair and do they have more colors?

@zora_tech Жыл бұрын

This came out really nice but every setup I have seen always leaves something out which I think its is very important and that is adding a UPS to your setup while also cable managing it. You may lose power only once or it may never happen, but usually if it does happen then its when you cant afford it to do so. Which is what happened to me and now I have a UPS to make sure I never lose data due to a power outage.

@TYahn91942 Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome desk

@mrb3rt811 Жыл бұрын

What happened to no double sided stick on fasteners?

@xariyl Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to pick up that spine... my stand-desk cables are a disaster right now.

@laggmonstret Жыл бұрын

Hey! Could you do an updated video of your setups for everyone on Hardware Canucks? It would be interesting to see what you have chosen based on all the top end components that pass you by ;)

@josh0156 Жыл бұрын

What controller is that on the right?

@maddmethod5880 Жыл бұрын

you should look at the secretlab desk!

@jeevannatan5968 Жыл бұрын

what brand is that chair from ?

@haberdasherrykr8886 Жыл бұрын

Don't buy gaming chairs but ergonomic leather or mesh office chairs kids

@dorogundam Жыл бұрын

I want to know what that non elgato stream deck is.

@steveg8337 Жыл бұрын

I have a fairly big wood gaming desk I made myself out of quarter sawn oak. That in itself proved to be a challenge as the desk is exposed on all sides and I wasnt going to start drilling holes in it lol. I think I did a pretty good job though, wish I could post a pic of it.

@TreeFiddy-1337 Жыл бұрын

What is that keyboard on the keyboard?!

@canny7x Жыл бұрын

Maybe an idea that could help with the space between the desk and the shelf is to install a panel to minimize the view of cables in that area. Also I really like the idea of labeling cables.

@MaciekKorzeniewski Жыл бұрын

What is this gaming chair you sit on?

@selectthedead Жыл бұрын

You should maybe also mention it is better for you devices when the powercables are all extended to the fullest and not bundled up into coils because of inducing extra currant into you devices.

@mrt6375 Жыл бұрын

Link for monitor?

@atherasia Жыл бұрын

Ayyy yooo, did I just saw an Everest macro module?

@SKIBOOSH1 Жыл бұрын

Whats the keyboard

@jonscot8393 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently cutting holes in the wall to re route the monitor and power cables but now considering a Gaming Laptop instead, it's a fn war zone I tell ya.

@ft_sakkinen Жыл бұрын

Install computer under the desk and put casters bottom of table - then this is at another level :D

@brxbin Жыл бұрын

What's up with the EU plugs?

@ProNerdy Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a cable management video where a UPS is involved. I've seen a lot of cable managment videos and all of them try to stuff a surge protector somewhere to power everything nicely, but they never go over how to cable manage when a UPS is involved. Ever since using a UPS I don't think I could go back to not having one. The peace of mind and practicallity of never losing data or progress in a game due to a 1 second brownout or a blackout is inmessurable. Thanks

@magicmulder 9 ай бұрын

Pro tip: If you want to make the whole desk easily movable (e.g. for cable work from the back, cleaning etc.), put it on wheels. Pro pro tip: If you additionally want to move the entire table away from its position without having to worry about cables, have all cables coming out of the main cable sleeve terminate in a small D type stage box next to the desk so you can pull all 1-n plugs within seconds and you’re able to move the table to another room if you want to.

@cyncxd Жыл бұрын

been wondering bout cable management lmao

@L3XURIOUS Жыл бұрын

What chair is this? It looks so good

@seniormysterioso7552 Жыл бұрын

I want that chair!

@Moonwired Жыл бұрын

What is that yellow chair?

@Burttonn013 Жыл бұрын

Nice commercial... Thanks!

@Albert-ed3hg Жыл бұрын

Great video! Now imagine that set up with no cable management and how ugly it would be!!

@natsumi3058 Жыл бұрын

ITX chads win again. Jk, nice clean up Dmitri.

@freddyfox5002 Жыл бұрын

What if it's a wooden desk?

@evaone4286 Жыл бұрын

So just box every cable to see, Got it. 😅

@yanshaoumo6076 Жыл бұрын

3 of my devices are EMI sensitive and each uses its own cable. My cable management is mainly to separate cables. LOL

@elchancho8432 6 ай бұрын

Damn thanks Chris Pratt!

@dylans2669 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a computer shelf mounted to the bottom of you desk is in order.

@brianwest7344 Жыл бұрын

this comes across more as an advert for the table than a vid about cable management

@gr4j0m3r Жыл бұрын

Those are cute pair of socks.

@Gabriel-jg5wh Жыл бұрын

5:12 holy that's a fuck ton alot of velcro tape

@P07H34D Жыл бұрын

now do a video like this but with 2 computers and multiple monitors as well as a mixer best of luck

@Jules_Diplopia Жыл бұрын

Neat, but the back of my monitor and desk does not face a wall. They face the centre of the room.

@natsukkoz_one5222 Жыл бұрын

What is your keyboard ?🤔

@RyneLanders Жыл бұрын

What is that chair??

@haberdasherrykr8886 Жыл бұрын

Buy office chairs not gaming chairs

@RyneLanders Жыл бұрын

@@haberdasherrykr8886 wow, that's a mouthful of a brand name.

@haberdasherrykr8886 Жыл бұрын

@@RyneLanders the company's name is "speedrunning backache & retardation Co."

@RyneLanders Жыл бұрын

@@haberdasherrykr8886 it's got 2 names? How confusing.

@pressjumptodie Жыл бұрын

It's the Argent E700 by thermaltake

@UrzasClaw Жыл бұрын

Glad to see a decent video. I'm sure Thermaltake paid out of their eyes for it tho. Can't imagine it was fun working with you on the project. Don't forget to take companies you work with out of CC with your email replies!

@erk48188 Жыл бұрын

only one monitor? what's that about?

@HardwareCanucks Жыл бұрын

One GREAT monitor is better than 3 crappy ones

@justinparnell3319 Жыл бұрын

Checked out the desk because Ive been looking for a while. Kind of hard to justify $2,200 before taxes and shipping. The price made me close the browser so I did not see what kind of warranty and such it may come with but thats a pretty steep price

@donkeysunited Жыл бұрын

Have a look at the Secretlab Magnus Pro XL desk now. Better and a lot cheaper.

@tnykuuh Жыл бұрын

Uh, I though that Dmitry was located in Canada, yet those are European style outlet.

@jamesburke2759 Жыл бұрын

How to properly cable manage: "Is it easy enough to replace when something goes wrong" Thats IT!

@auturgicflosculator2183 Жыл бұрын

I think I'd be inclined to just run an extension cable through the ceiling, through a length of flexible pvc pipe, and have some cut-outs for routing cables. As for the desk, I'd rather have a height-adjustable monitor mount and a swing-out standing work surface above a non-adjustable sitting-height surface. No worries about the desk wearing out and deciding not to move, and I could build it at home. Nothing touching the floor would be nice.

@patrickrk44 Жыл бұрын

I just…. Cannot place the pc on the ground.

@smartgorilla Жыл бұрын

No floor

@pardee778 Жыл бұрын

That desk is 2100$ holy fuck

@LegendHidde Жыл бұрын

I thought you were Canadian, but I see EU plugs 😅

@donkeysunited Жыл бұрын

Hungarian I think.

@Kaas_Online Жыл бұрын

Double sided tape... argh! It always comes undone

@idonotcomplyrevolution Жыл бұрын

or you could just buy a Secret Labs desk!

@miagi1337 Жыл бұрын

Cable management part = interesting TT Desk = overpriced garbage.

@lordofthefrogs1646 Жыл бұрын

Came for the wallpaper in the thumbnail. Someone please drop a link.

@shreyasdharashivkar8027 Жыл бұрын

Is someone experiencing deja vu?

@STARKILLER0925 Жыл бұрын

The secret for me is separation, cables that don’t move need to be zip tied tight to the back( I have a metal cable holder) whole movable cables or cables that get switched out frequently need to have Velcro’s straps used on them so they aren’t rubbing against plastic all the time. Second is simply keep it clean, do NOT wrap your cables around things when you don’t have many zip ties just get more trust me it looks like crap.

@anarablehill5691 Жыл бұрын

3M dual lock, never use velcro.

@DarthV506 Жыл бұрын

$2100 desk and it doesn't come with any cable management? I'd take a tricked out Secret Labs one that is more well thought out and cheaper. And WTF, phone app? For a DESK?

@xavi2952 Жыл бұрын

Imagine buying these instead of the Secretlab Magnus PRO

@MangoTangoFox Жыл бұрын

It's "Designed by PORSCHE" so that means they can make it cost as much as a car. 💀

@Djuntas Жыл бұрын

Dont get why people want their PC on the desk either. Takes space, more noise and its not like its hard to clean a PC. If you vacuum once a month, maybe bit less, you dont even haft to clean your PC (I can not open mine for 1 year and barely any dust)...At least if you aint got pets or you smoke...