Cable Sleeving Guide

[.Logic]

Nice kit eh?

ATX Pin Removal Tool:

...Is that an earplug in the background... LOL

[BlueAqua]

LOL yeah, it's an earplug. Safety first!

I thought it was funny, but it just protects the pins on the tool from being damaged.

[CyberDruid]

You spent $60 on a sheathing kit

Never underestimate the power of a name...I gotta hand it to MurderMods. They have made a career out of one mod

[N19h7m4r3]

Also, I find it impossible to find sleeving anywhere near the same quality as they have.
Specially anywhere that ships to ireland at a reasonable price.

[-Gab]

You spent $60 on a sheathing kit

Never underestimate the power of a name...I gotta hand it to MurderMods. They have made a career out of one mod

At first I thought that their sleeving kit was overpriced, but after comparing with some Techflex stuff with about the same sizes and lenghts, I found out that mMod's sleeving kit is quite the same price as the standard stuff, if not cheaper... and no doubt the quality must be better. So...

[mattlef]

At first I thought that their sleeving kit was overpriced, but after comparing with some Techflex stuff with about the same sizes and lenghts, I found out that mMod's sleeving kit is quite the same price as the standard stuff, if not cheaper... and no doubt the quality must be better. So...

I'm quite sure that Charles and Nils were quite diligent in the pricing of their sleeving kits. I know that the quality is second to none, and you are right, considering the amount of sleeving you receive, it is a much better value then some of the stuff you can get at other big box PC E-tailers.

[BlueAqua]

You spent $60 on a sheathing kit

Never underestimate the power of a name...I gotta hand it to MurderMods. They have made a career out of one mod

There are a few reasons that I believe that enthusiastic users like ourselves would want a product like the Murdermod MDPC-X Sleeving.

For starters, it's the highest quality sleeving that has been seen. I can compare it to my Techflex PET sleeving and it's much better. The differences aren't night and day, but to the enthusiast where details matter, the differences can make or break the look of the build. The weaving is much tighter and each strand is at a greater angle to each other creating much less space for light to pass through.

Another great thing you get with these kits is the amount of sleeving. When I was looking into buying Techflex the costs were ramping up. I had various orders from different retailers and at the end of the day it was going to cost a lot more and I didn't even know what I was going to get.

Pricing was a big issue for me, but MurderMod has nailed it. It's priced less than competitors and you get a vast amount of the highest quality sleeving.

For instance, with the murderMod MDPC-X Psychopack you get all this:

* 100' of MDPC-X 11/64" custom diameter sleeve
* 12' of 3:1 heatshrink for our 11/64" sleeve
* 12' of MDPC-X custom diameter SATA sleeve
* 24" of 3:1 heatshrink for our SATA sleeve
* 6' of MDPC-X 5/8" custom diameter sleeve
* 12" of big 3:1 heatshrink for PCI-E cable transitions
* 7" of jumbo 2:1 heatshrink for ATX cable transitions

That is a lot of sleeving. No other pre-made pack comes close to that.

On another note, getting to be good friends with Charles, I know he's constantly working on new ideas and new products. I'm sure the trend will continue and he will keep pushing out great products that push the edge of marvelous designs.

[LogAn'sRun]

Also, I find it impossible to find sleeving anywhere near the same quality as they have.
Specially anywhere that ships to ireland at a reasonable price.

send them a message and they be more than happy to send you whatever you need in an envelope and the shipping was extremely reasonable. I prefer this style the most, and I don't think that's what MM uses (not saying their stuff is bad, just different. . . )

[dualbrain]

The price in North-America was compared and targeted to be significantly lower than the mod-shops that offer not-so-good Flexo-PET and sometimes not even 3:1 shrink and on equal level as extremly specialized cable-shops that offer CC. Even that the diameters are - at least to me - not so usable in a PC-enviroment.

Even compared to simple Flexo-PET that the well known mod-shops offer it is cheaper. Still the heatshrink is a big issue - you can't compare 3:1 with 2:1. Everyone can compare how much an equal setup costs at different places in North-America. The result is obvious to everyone who wants to see the truth - this is more than a very fair offer.

LogAn'sRun: This example is perfect. 69,95 to 113 for an equal setup in Germany but to the other side than you might expect . We had this in Germany for so many months until everyone understood what the real deal is. It won all the reviews in Germany. Do I want to pay more for less? No. Sorry for being precise All the best!

[ShoNuff]

Dangals, good job mate! I also picked up a tip or two. Thank you starting this thread.

[LogAn'sRun]

LogAn'sRun: This example is perfect. 69,95 to 113 for an equal setup in Germany but to the other side than you might expect . We had this in Germany for so many months until everyone understood what the real deal is. It won all the reviews in Germany. Do I want to pay more for less? No. Sorry for being precise All the best!

Aj Aj Aj- don't get testy! I'm not saying nor have i said that MM's stuff is not worth it, just pointing out alternatives. Plus most of us (ok me then) have sleeving already or perhaps need to sleeve only 1-2 wires more, so yes, in this instance buying MM's kit is certainaly not worth it, when TF Germany can send me a couple meters in the mail for under 7 euros.

If and when MM decides to offer by the meter, then we can compare apples to apples, and not apples to apple trees. . .

And when that happens, I'll be one of the first to order a couple of meters because it seems like I'm always doing something. . .(LOL)

And you too, All the best (your products are simply inspiring)

[TheBlueChanell]

Nice Guide and that Mmods cabling kit is spectacular. As soon as I start my build I'm gonna pull everything apart and re-sleeve my case, and PSU with stuff. I like the quality and look of stuff. The PCPC 750w Quad is presleeved as are alot of other PSU's but I hate the fact that you can see the ugly black, yellow and red cabling through the sleeving. (Nothing against Germany, my GF was born there and it's a good country ) This kid stands out to me as the top dog and I have no issues paying the $60 for it especially if it's going to make me be happy with the look of my build.

[DragoonXX]

argh, either I'm blind, or I just can't find it..but what's the best reccomended diameter for heatshrinking SATA data cables?

[evil-98]

argh, either I'm blind, or I just can't find it..but what's the best reccomended diameter for heatshrinking SATA data cables?

id say 8-9 mm sleeving, the closest thing we got here in the US is 3/8 which is alittle too large

[DragoonXX]

I measure the width of this data cable connector at 15mm, about 5mm thick, good thing i've got a few more months before I have the money to finish my new build...I've now got a lot of heatshrink..some of it im not sure im ever honestly going to use...thought quarter inch would have been big enough to fit...i was SoL...I'll wait for a few more suggestions before hunting anything specific down

[.:R32]

I just want to thank everyone that has contributed to this thread, you guys are awesome

[BlueAqua]

Approximately 96 feet of MDPC-X Sleeving, many hours of work, and a little bit of love I present to you the fully sleeved Corsair 1000HX.





A quick procedure on how I did each cable.
1. Cut 2 heatshrink lengths 20mm each.
2. Use staple in U shape, hold with pliers, put on outer edges of the pin in socket and push gently until all the way in.
3. Gently pull on wire until it pops out, sometimes this required a bit more force than I expected.
4. Slide on 1 piece of heatshrink
5. Slide the sleeving over the cable and tighten it once about 2 inches from the desired length.
6. Cut sleeving past the end of the connector.
7. Slide the rest of the sleeving into desired position.
8. Slide the heatshrink on.
9. Shink the connector side of the heatshrink so that the heatshrink is just over the first piece of metal on the connector.
10. Let cool.
11. Stretch the sleeving as tight as you can get it.
12. Shrink the opposite end heatshrink.
13. Insert new sleeved cable into connector, pops out the staple.
Repeat per cable. I hope that was detailed enough on what I did.

[TedShred]

omg amazing work! appreciate the tips at the end too

[MINIz guy]

One summer I might want to do this...I can't believe some of you guys have this much time, or do many of you just sleeve for an hour and split it over many many days?

Maybe this summer I'll buy a new PSU and get sleeving. One Gatorade and a lot of patience should get me through it!

[DragoonXX]

still wondering what diameter heatshrink is best for heatshrinking over SATA Data cables

[dingdong555]

One summer I might want to do this...I can't believe some of you guys have this much time, or do many of you just sleeve for an hour and split it over many many days?

Maybe this summer I'll buy a new PSU and get sleeving. One Gatorade and a lot of patience should get me through it!

Sleeving each 24pin cable separate took me about 3ish hours and it was my FIRST sleeving job I had ever done

[non]

Blue Aqua---> how many sleeving kits u used for that?

[mattlef]

That's beautiful.

I purchased a Murdermod kit from Charles and Nils.... and I plan on following your guide to a "T".

how difficult are the individual ATX cables to remove? I have a feeling I'm going to be a bit scared to break them....

[BlueAqua]

still wondering what diameter heatshrink is best for heatshrinking over SATA Data cables

I sleeved my SATA cables with the sleeving from the MDPC-X Psychopack. It fits the SATA cable perfectly. This is how it came out:

Blue Aqua---> how many sleeving kits u used for that?

Just a single Psychopack.

That's beautiful.

I purchased a Murdermod kit from Charles and Nils.... and I plan on following your guide to a "T".

how difficult are the individual ATX cables to remove? I have a feeling I'm going to be a bit scared to break them....

Each cable might require a little bit of force to remove. It can get tricky with the tool in one hand and the cable in the other and trying to provide enough force to remove the pin. I used a staple which allowed me to just leave it in there and use both hands for an easy removal of the pin.

It takes some practice but you'll feel like a pro in no time.

[emoners]

@BlueAqua: very very nice work BA! i wish i knew how to get the shrink tubes thru the ends of the SATA cables & would fit that snuggly as yours