Cable management is often considered the Achilles’ heel of a perfect gaming PC space. Even if you have the best gaming lights or an expensive standing desk, having cables scattered all over the place can instantly ruin the aesthetic appeal of your setup. Fortunately, there are various accessories to help you properly manage your cables.
From inexpensive Velcro ties that neatly bundle up dangling wires, to under-desk cable trays that keep everything, including your power strips and USB hubs, safely hidden away, here’s everything you need to keep those unsightly cables out of sight.
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Velcro Brand One Wrap Cable Ties (100-Pack)
Velcro cable ties have long been a staple for cable management. Affordable, durable, and incredibly versatile, they offer a quick way to bundle loose cables and manage excess wires for a neat and organized setup. Unlike traditional zip ties, you can easily adjust, remove, or reuse Velcro ties as needed, making them perfect for gamers who frequently upgrade or rearrange their setups.
This 100-pack ensures you’ll have plenty to manage everything from power cords and HDMI cables, to keyboard and headset wires. The ties are pre-cut to the perfect length for holding multiple cables, and each features a secure cutout to keep the strap tightly fastened. This pack comes in black, but you can also opt for red and black options if you’d like to color-code your cables.
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Chouky 2-Pack Large Cable Management Box
Power strips are often the source of cable clutter, especially if you have multiple devices plugged in. Instead of leaving the mess on the floor, you can conceal the power strip, adapters, and excess cables inside a cable management box. These inexpensive boxes come with two slits on either side for sliding in your cables, and a lid to keep everything nicely tucked away.
The Chouky cable management boxes are not only durable and scratch-resistant, but are also made with fire-retardant materials. You get two boxes, including a large 16.0 x 6.2 x 5.3-inch one that can accommodate fully loaded, large power strips. The boxes also come with free cable ties and clips for bundling the cables coming out of the box, creating a much cleaner setup, while maintaining easy access.
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JOTO 4 Pack Cable Management Sleeve
While Velcro ties do a great job of tidying up loose cables, a bundle of multicolored cables can still look messy and unsightly. That’s where cable sleeves come in. These flexible, tube-like sleeves are designed to wrap around cables that run to or from similar devices, such as a monitor, PC, or power strip, creating a clean and streamlined look.
The JOTO Cable Management Sleeves are fairly inexpensive, coming in at just $10 for a pack of four, 20-inch-long tubes. One sleeve can easily hold up to 10 cables, and the zippered design makes it easy to add or remove cables without hassle. In addition to a clean setup, cable sleeves can also protect cables from dust, pets, and the usual wear and tear.
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Yecaye 94in Cable Management J Channel Raceway
If you have a large desk with a bunch of cables running from end to end, a J-channel cable raceway is the best way to keep them out of sight. Stick these along the back, underside of the desk, or on the legs, and route your cables through them. You can even combine raceways with under-mounted power strips or USB hubs to keep cables off the ground and neatly tucked away under your desk.
Unlike other J-channel raceways, the Yecaye has an outward opening, which makes it easier to tuck in cables. You can easily run up to 10 cables through the channels and tuck in any excess cables to prevent dangling wires. The build quality is also great, featuring durable PVC and fire-resistant materials, as well as various color options.
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VIVO Under Desk Cable Management Trays
Hiding your surge protector inside a cable management box is one way to prevent messy cables, but for a more permanent setup, under-desk trays come in clutch. These trays attach permanently under your desk and can help you hide your cables as well as your anchor points, like docking stations and power strips. That way, you can keep almost every power, data, or display cable nicely concealed.
The VIVO under-desk trays stand out for their solid and durable build quality. You get two 17-inch metal trays, each capable of supporting up to 11 pounds. Two cutouts on the trays also let you easily route cables to and from your devices. Available in black or white, these trays can be permanently attached to the desk via screws, or you can opt for the clamp-on version for a no-drill solution.
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VIVO Vertebrae Cable Management Kit for Desk
Cable sleeves can easily tidy up cables running down from your desk, but it’s a different ballgame when you have a standing desk. That’s because you’ll need to leave some slack to accommodate your sit-and-stand positions while still keeping everything clean and accessible. Once again, VIVO has the perfect solution for such complex setups with its under-desk cable vertebrae.
Cable vertebrae, also called cable spines, wrap around your cables just like sleeves, but can move with the desk as it rises or lowers, making them ideal for standing desks. The VIVO cable vertebrae is four feet long, with four channels for sliding in your cables, as well as a weighted metal base to keep it firmly grounded. It attaches permanently via screws under your desk, but you can also get a no-drill magnetic version.
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N NOROCME 192pcs Cable Management Kit
For those with relatively simple setups or just getting started with cable management, this 192-piece cable management kit is a game changer. It includes a variety of accessories to neatly bundle and organize cables on your desk or PC. Highlights include cable sleeves for wrapping loose cables, self-adhesive cable clips and straps, 100 standard cable ties, 2 Velcro rolls, and 46 different cable holders for smaller cables like USB cables.
Although it’s pretty low-tech compared to the other options, sometimes that’s exactly what’s needed. Plus, if you’re on a tight budget, this kit will let you keep your setup clean without breaking the bank.
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