1 00:00:21,010 --> 00:00:26,020 Overheating of your brand new PC can potentially cause major problems, every 2 00:00:26,020 --> 00:00:31,660 computer from the smallest of notebook laptops to high end gaming rigs generate 3 00:00:31,660 --> 00:00:33,860 heat whilst they are running. 4 00:00:33,860 --> 00:00:37,850 Heat that can fry your precious PC components if you're not careful. 5 00:00:38,320 --> 00:00:42,610 When we installed our CPU, you will remember that we installed a cooling fan 6 00:00:42,610 --> 00:00:47,770 alongside it. The stock fans, which come with our CPU, graphics card and casing 7 00:00:48,220 --> 00:00:52,420 may be suitable for everyday use, such as browsing the internet and word 8 00:00:52,420 --> 00:00:57,520 processing. But if we want to carry out processor heavy tasks such as video 9 00:00:57,520 --> 00:01:01,930 editing or playing high end games, we may need to consider additional cooling 10 00:01:01,930 --> 00:01:04,000 methods. 11 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,260 When deciding on a method to cool our system, we generally have two choices: air 12 00:01:08,950 --> 00:01:10,600 calling and liquid cooling. 13 00:01:11,410 --> 00:01:14,950 There is a good chance that your case already has an air cooling system built 14 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:19,870 in; an intake fan on the front that pushes cool air over your components and 15 00:01:19,870 --> 00:01:21,430 expels the hot air out the back. 16 00:01:22,330 --> 00:01:26,110 This, along with the stock fans on your processor and graphics card, are what 17 00:01:26,110 --> 00:01:29,470 make your PC sound like an aircraft taking off when they kick in. 18 00:01:31,890 --> 00:01:36,360 You can buy bigger, more efficient cooling fans if you want a quieter rig, and 19 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:40,440 they are generally the cheaper and simpler alternative to set up, though they 20 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:44,260 may not be powerful enough for severely overclocked processes. 21 00:01:44,260 --> 00:01:48,240 A liquid cooling system can be a much more efficient and quieter solution to 22 00:01:48,240 --> 00:01:53,340 your cooling needs, employing a series of coolant filled tubes, a radiator, 23 00:01:53,550 --> 00:01:57,900 water blocks and a couple of other components, you can direct the cooling 24 00:01:57,900 --> 00:02:01,290 system directly to multiple components within your PC. 25 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:06,510 This sounds great, but the complexity of the system and the research required to 26 00:02:06,510 --> 00:02:11,610 order all of the parts necessary, as well as the increased cost involved, make 27 00:02:11,610 --> 00:02:14,040 the liquid cooling system a tough consideration. 28 00:02:16,230 --> 00:02:20,610 A third option is the self-contained liquid cooling system and offers the same 29 00:02:20,610 --> 00:02:25,380 benefits of the liquid cooling system, but without the complexity involved, you 30 00:02:25,380 --> 00:02:30,120 just need to attach the water block to your CPU and the radiator fan combo to 31 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:34,470 your case. And you have an efficient cooling system that is much quieter than 32 00:02:34,470 --> 00:02:35,630 the air cooling options. 33 00:02:38,260 --> 00:02:42,490 Now we have all of our components in place with all the corresponding cables 34 00:02:42,490 --> 00:02:44,410 strewn across the inside of our system. 35 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:48,730 Now is the time to add a little organization to this terrifying tangle of 36 00:02:48,730 --> 00:02:53,410 cables. Good cable management will not only create a clean, clutter free 37 00:02:53,410 --> 00:02:58,810 aesthetic, but a PC, with its cables properly routed and secured, will run 38 00:02:58,810 --> 00:03:04,120 cooler and quieter, accumulate dust more slowly and be easier to upgrade in the 39 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:07,640 future. There is no perfect solution to cable management. 40 00:03:08,140 --> 00:03:11,650 However, there are a number of best practices that we can employ to help us 41 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:16,840 out. Modern case designs, take cable management seriously and have considered 42 00:03:16,840 --> 00:03:18,610 factors to help tame the tangles. 43 00:03:20,770 --> 00:03:25,350 Conveniently placed holes, hidden space behind the motherboard tray and a 44 00:03:25,350 --> 00:03:28,870 scatter of tie down spots will assist with cable placement. 45 00:03:30,300 --> 00:03:34,170 We spoke briefly about cable management during the motherboard installation, 46 00:03:34,740 --> 00:03:39,610 but now we will take a more detailed look into how we will tidy up our system. 47 00:03:39,610 --> 00:03:44,010 Tuck cables into routes and alcoves, in particular the space behind the 48 00:03:44,010 --> 00:03:48,660 motherboard. And don't be afraid to disconnect or move things around in order 49 00:03:48,660 --> 00:03:50,570 to get the cabling right. 50 00:03:50,570 --> 00:03:54,840 Bundle of excessive cables and ensure that you keep fans and coolers as clear as 51 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:59,160 possible. Once you are happy with the cable placement, start securing them 52 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:03,360 inside bundles starting from the top and working your way down. 53 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:08,220 Velcro strips and twist ties are ideally suited to PC cable management if you 54 00:04:08,220 --> 00:04:12,300 have them available. Be aware that using cable ties may be more difficult to 55 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:16,690 cut away if you ever need to remove or replace the components at a later date.