This is the first part of a series of articles in optimizing your system cooling. Wiring has a detrimental effect on airflow if it isn't done right. We have a few suggestions to start you on your way.

"So what can we do about flat IDE cables, without resorting (read: spend money) to round cables? Fold them of course. I'm well aware you can make round IDE cables manually, but it won't work with the trick I'm going to show you. Folding cables is easy enough, and in most cases, it should hold it's shape well. Just be careful not to over do it, since if you ever decide to take it apart, you're going to have a tough time working all those wrinkles out."

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