Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-17 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Sep 16, 2009, at 9:26 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: > Now, the only thing that will make this a little less than neat is all > the molex, 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and pin-pin connectors. I've been told > you can cut some of the unused pin connectors off if you don't use > them. Is that something I shou

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-17 Thread Bill Connelly
On Sep 17, 2009, at 12:26 AM, Michael G.M. wrote: > > Oh, OK. I've got some wire ties! (Or whatever anyone calls them ;) > Cool! > Now, the only thing that will make this a little less than neat is all > the molex, 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and pin-pin connectors. I've been told > you can cut some of

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Wallace Adrian D'Alessio
On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 12:26 AM, Michael G.M. wrote: > > Oh, OK. I've got some wire ties! (Or whatever anyone calls them ;) > Cool! > Now, the only thing that will make this a little less than neat is all > the molex, 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and pin-pin connectors. I've been told > you can cut some

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Charles Lenington
Michael G.M. wrote: > Oh, OK. I've got some wire ties! (Or whatever anyone calls them ;) > Cool! > Now, the only thing that will make this a little less than neat is all > the molex, 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and pin-pin connectors. I've been told > you can cut some of the unused pin connectors off if

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Michael G.M.
Oh, OK. I've got some wire ties! (Or whatever anyone calls them ;) Cool! Now, the only thing that will make this a little less than neat is all the molex, 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and pin-pin connectors. I've been told you can cut some of the unused pin connectors off if you don't use them. Is that so

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Wallace Adrian D'Alessio
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM, Michael G.M. wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a PowerMac G4 (DA) that I've upgraded to an 800 MHz PowerLogix. > The CPU upgrade has a wire with an adapter that I've attached and it > works fine. Also, I've replaced the intake 120mm fan, it has long > wires. Yet one more,

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Ernest L. Gunerius
> >Bruce Johnson wrote: >> >> On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: >> Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for free if you ask politely. >>> You could probably find them at or perhaps >>>

RE: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Kirk Morrison
ge- > >From: Bruce Johnson > >Sent: Sep 16, 2009 6:59 PM > >To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > >Subject: Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter > > > > > > > >On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > > > >>> Heck, you may

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Richard Gerome
They are called wire ties this is the proper name they've been around for decades my dad turned me on to them when I was a kid back in the 60's when he worked for RCA Aero Space they used them on the space craft he worked on!!! I saw those ones you can reuse at Harbor Freight they even se

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Richard Gerome
oglegroups.com >Subject: Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter > > > >On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > >>> Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for >>> free if you ask politely. >>> >> >>

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Sep 16, 2009, at 4:32 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: >> >> I looked at mouser electronics, cyberguys, monoprice, and jameco all >> to no avail. Every friggin PC I've worked on in the last 15 years has >> had them inside. > > Found them: > > http://cableorganizer.com/twist-locks/ > > Basic ones are $9

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 16, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > >>> Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for >>> free if you ask politely. >>> >> >> You could probably find them at or perhaps >>

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Clark Martin
Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > >>> Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for >>> free if you ask politely. >>> >> You could probably find them at or perhaps >> . > > There'

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: >> Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for >> free if you ask politely. >> > > You could probably find them at or perhaps > . There's an unending list of places you c

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Clark Martin
Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:21 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have a PowerMac G4 (DA) that I've upgraded to an 800 MHz PowerLogix. >> The CPU upgrade has a wire with an adapter that I've attached and it >> works fine. Also, I've replaced the intake 120mm fan, it has

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:21 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a PowerMac G4 (DA) that I've upgraded to an 800 MHz PowerLogix. > The CPU upgrade has a wire with an adapter that I've attached and it > works fine. Also, I've replaced the intake 120mm fan, it has long > wires. Yet one more, I

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Bill Connelly
On Sep 16, 2009, at 1:21 AM, Michael G.M. wrote: > > Anyway, I need to find a way to organize all these wires as it's > gotten to be somewhat of a messy nest of wires. I've got some > electrical tape I could use, but I don't know where to begin or if > it's what I should be using for this organiz

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Richard Gerome
wn my arms and hands from them in the past, even though they are plastic they still can cut or scratch you pretty bad... CoolKat -Original Message- >From: nestamicky >Sent: Sep 16, 2009 2:48 PM >To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com >Subject: Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter >

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread nestamicky
On 9/16/2009 9:48 AM, Michael G.M. wrote: > Correction: The slot fan is rattling the CPU heat sink fan wiring. > Have you tried getting those plastic cables: one end goes through a hole at the other end, and then you stretch until you close in to the sisze you want. Sorry, there's a name for

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Michael G.M.
Correction: The slot fan is rattling the CPU heat sink fan wiring. On Sep 16, 11:45 am, "Michael G.M." wrote: > Yes, the 120mm fan is a bit louder. lol I forgot how loud it is > because the slot fan is 60 cfm and it's rattling the CPU heat sink > fan. --~--~-~--~~~---

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Michael G.M.
Yes, the 120mm fan is a bit louder. lol I forgot how loud it is because the slot fan is 60 cfm and it's rattling the CPU heat sink fan. The 120mm fan is 110 cfm. I forget how loud, honestly. I'll be doing audio work, so this may be an issue too. Sigh. Any tips on the wiring? =) On Sep 16, 9:12 a

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Nestamicky
On 9/15/09 11:21 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: > Also, I've replaced the intake 120mm fan, it has long > wires. Does this run quiet than the stock fan? I find the one in my Sawtooth runs loud. I will change it for one that runs quiet, if I can find it. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~--

PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Michael G.M.
Hi, I have a PowerMac G4 (DA) that I've upgraded to an 800 MHz PowerLogix. The CPU upgrade has a wire with an adapter that I've attached and it works fine. Also, I've replaced the intake 120mm fan, it has long wires. Yet one more, I've added a PCI slot fan (Which I will probably remove) and it ha