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A Guide to Building a PC with an AMD Athlon™ Processor
Step 33.
Clear the Airflow by Rerouting Cables
Photo 45 shows a recommended way to route the power cables. With this arrangement,
there is minimum blockage of the vents in the power supply. Proper airflow ensures
that your system will not be damaged by excessive heat buildup.
Fold and route cables so that the end result looks basically like this photo. Use as
many tie wraps as needed, make sure you trim off the excess. (Before the system is run
for any time the sound card cable must be attached to the fan with a tie wrap to
prevent it from blocking the fan airflow.
Photo 45. Airflow Clear