Master the Art of Cable Management! 2023 Guide for a Tidy Desk Setup under $50!

In this ultimate cable management guide, I show you how I cable manage my Ikea Karlby desk setup under $50 with the Startech Cable Raceway, some 3M double sided tape, and Velcro cable ties for a clean and minimalist aesthetic. This ultimate cable management method works with any desk setup including an Ikea Karlby desktop without the need for cable clips or a cable management box!
Startech 2x2 Cable Raceway:
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Startech 3x3 Cable Raceway:
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Scotch 3M Double Sided Tape:
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Velcro One Wrap Thin Ties:
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APC Power Strip:
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The camera I use: amzn.to/2VIIjKa
The voice over mic I use: amzn.to/2UYALP7
The studio lighting I use: amzn.to/2o117T3
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[@Myxo14]

Remember to press that bell (🔔) button next to the subscribe button and select the "Send me all notifications for this channel" option!

[@Daidro]

Your setup is so clean. Great video, really appreciate the lack of bloated typical KZbinr bullshit. Will recommend it to everyone!

[@ericmaxl]

The most useful cable management video ever seen on KZbin, many thanks!

[@Myxo14]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@RandomS4nity]

Also had to post again to say big thanks for posting both US and Canadian links in the description!

[@flaneurpainter]

this channel is so soothing.

[@madimakes]

Also best intro beat for a cable management video. ;-)

[@JoshAutomates]

Where did you put the power bricks and type C hubs? I intend to put the type C hubs on monitor arms but I dont know where to place the power brick and laptop charger.

[@LightBoyOP]

Thank you so much

[@TidbitTek]

2 years later, going to use this method. Great video!

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man 🙌🏾

[@iinnej]

You definitely deserve more subs

[@Myxo14]

Thanks!

[@mikemxstwanted]

Myxo14 just post a bit more and it’ll happen trust🤞

[@a355725]

Man, this was a phenomenal video. You’ve given me some good suggestions and great ideas for hiding my cables w/ my standing desk setup. You’ve earned another sub. Thank you!!

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man! I appreciate that and am glad the video was able to help you out 👍🏾

[@NFERNO100]

Just wanted to say thanks man. Took me 3 years to get the Apex Elite standing desk of my dreams. 2 years ago I watched your first vid about the smaller raceway. I caught this one and went with the large one as well. I have 2 monitors, a razor orb-weaver, Yamaha 10 channel mixer, rode nt condenser mic, and a complete thrustmaster hotas. My cables are managed beautifully thanks to your advice. Thanks again brother.

[@Myxo14]

Congratulations man! Sounds like an awesome setup. I'm glad the video was able to help you out!

[@richburmond6761]

they should have made a version with one side of the raceway closed off :o

[@brandonphobic]

I just got them can’t wait till they ship

[@chan4est]

tl;dr Follow Myxo's setup advice and get a 3x3 raceway. I watched your videos in August and have a near replica of your setup (minus the standing portion). My biggest regret is going with a 2x2 raceway. I believe I outgrew it the day I got it. If you want a Karlby setup, and want nice cable management, you need 10ft cables for almost every piece of gear. If you have 2 monitors hooked up to both a desktop and laptop with a spare HDMI cable for something like a console, that means you have 5 video cables + 3 power cables = 80ft of cable already. Every time I need to change a cable in my setup it becomes an hour-long process because all of the cables are wrapped in the raceway too tightly. Now that I'm upgrading my audio setup to include a mixer, I'm just gonna get the 3x3 raceway. Also, drilling the raceway is a necessity IMO.

[@Myxo14]

Thanks for the props man! I'm glad it worked out for you 🙌🏾

[@Reign_In_Blood_963]

Nicely done. I built my desk from 2" Ash and I added a channel at the back for wire management. After seeing this, I think I may add raceway to further enhance its function. Liked/sub'd.

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man 🙏🏾

[@JUSTDREAMFREE]

Just another cool smart video by Myox14! Dude I can't wait to see your next video! You got yet another admire for your style and simplicity! 👍👍👍

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man!

[@DriveGirlDrive]

Nice video, I may try this

[@SrNutritivo]

Hey. Nice channel. Just watched your thoughts on the Aeron, and stumbled to this other video. I'll going to get an Aeron and try your cable management solution. Both of them the most useful videos watched on youtube in ages. Subscribed. Cheers from Spain and keep doing excellent videos!

[@Myxo14]

Hello from Canada! Thanks for the sub 🙏🏾

[@agustinsilva5789]

tyler the creator's cable management guide; all jokes aside, awesome work man!

[@Myxo14]

Lol, I get that a lot

[@byronaclark]

Yeah i like your setup big dog thanks

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man!

[@CecilyWiggins]

Thanks for this

[@Myxo14]

🙏🏾

[@ziad3112]

if I bundle up my Hdmi and power together for my monitor how will I plug my HDMI into my computer while the power is in the cable raceway? please I need help on this.

[@schleepyzo]

ive been using my sister's hair ties to bunch all my cords together 💀💀 i'm gonna upgrade to using velcro ties instead since she gets mad at me for using her ties. couldn't be helped tho, had to find a way to manage those beasts 😈😈😈

[@emiliano6490]

jesus, i want that desk!

[@just_a_john]

How hard it is to remove the cover once it's clicked on?

[@barakiji]

really cool!!

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man ✌🏾

[@MrBassflute]

Awesome, thank you so much. I’m a musician, with a DAW, so my sit stand desk is just a DISASTER! Coronavirus makeover coming up. Thank you for the inspiration. Btw, what kind of mic is that? Your voice sounds great!

[@Myxo14]

I'm glad the video was able to help you out! I used to do home studio recording years ago...the cable struggle is real. I'm using an Audio-Technica AT4040. I've been very happy with it. Thanks for watching!

[@alexpadillayt]

What kind of desk leg?

[@rustyyoung7980]

Seconded :). Manually-operated sit-stand desk legs? *think face*

[@JoshTechgamer]

looks great gave a like

[@Myxo14]

Thanks man!

[@abeeshake0911]

What did you use to hang your headphones? @Myxo14

[@Aehaze]

Did you have to modify the rail at all to fit the 14 gauge or any other larger wires? I want to get something like this, But my Corsair keyboard has a pretty thick cable. As well as my power cable.

[@AB-bu8ti]

Thanks for the guide. I bought and just received all the accessories you posted here through your links. Do you remember what hole configuration you used for screwing in the cable track?

[@Myxo14]

I don't remember the exact config, but I used a hole closest to the middle of the desk and holes on the closest opposite ends...so I believe three holes in total. It's screwed down pretty tight, so there is no wobble or movement of any kind (even while removing the lid). I'm still very happy with it, and don't see any reason to change/re-do anything.

[@วชิรวิทย์เมืองประชา-ถ6ฝ]

You use the sizeWire Duct sloted Type?

[@Decentsinner]

what is the name of the desk you used?

[@nathanzhenho]

this is cleeannnnnnnnn mannn

[@Myxo14]

🙏🏾

[@hadoukenocx4746]

How long tid you need time for that stuf you do. ?

[@Myxo14]

It depends on how many cables you have to manage. Probably 30mins from start to finish.

[@saifuddinjumin8582]

i would use 3M if available more steady

[@tocbikers2677]

Nice update on an already great video. Thanks alot. Did this recently and it looked great. Which monitor and monitor arm are you using btw? TIA

[@Myxo14]

Thanks for watching man! In this video I'm using an Alienware 34 inch ultrawide monitor...it's a fantastic monitor. The portrait monitor is a budget 22 inch BenQ monitor.

[@tocbikers2677]

@@Myxo14 Thanks for your response. What about your monitor arms?

[@Myxo14]

Totally missed that...I bought the monitor arms used and they are unbranded, so I don't have more info on them. This actually is my most asked question, and I don't have a solid answer. I've gotten different monitor arms over the years in an attempt to be able to recommend one to viewers, but I wasn't happy with any of them (they didn't support the weight of an ultrawide)...I'm still looking though.

[@tocbikers2677]

@@Myxo14 ahh thanks for getting back on this. They arms definitely looks slick, efficient and out of the way.

[@JosePotes]

Man, I love your command center!!! but your desktop!!! where you get it? thanks!

[@Myxo14]

Thx! It's an Ikea Karlby countertop.

[@NewSchoolProduction1]

Need more videos bro!

[@Myxo14]

In the works my dude 👍🏾

[@mami-chan.]

what type of screws did you use for the raceway?

[@Myxo14]

I believe I used wood screws.

[@mami-chan.]

@@Myxo14 I'm using another ikea countertop, i believe it was the EKBACKEN and hoping it'd work. ty

[@Shiga2714]

Hey man, know this is an old video, but nice work. Was curious if you think it's doable to do something like this with the desktop on the ground instead. I also have a standing desk and my tower isn't flashy, so I don't feel the need to show it off. I appreciate the extra desk space I get for having it on the ground instead, but does this mean it's not doable to make a similar cable management setup as yours since the cables are all heading towards the ground? I also get a bit limited with cable management since I need to have the cables more lax if I want to raise the height of my desk.

[@Myxo14]

I would attach your computer to the bottom of the desk with a computer hanger so when you raise the desk, the pc would go with it. If you watch the video again, I have my subwoofer attached to a computer hanger so it moves with the desk.

[@mauriciozuniga5888]

Whats the drill

[@bigd6805]

What monitor stands are those?

[@Myxo14]

amzn.to/3deSyuY

[@Teapotion]

Hey man, interested to know why you went for 2 single monitor arms as opposed to a dual monitor arm

[@Myxo14]

I've two reasons for not using a dual monitor arm...firstly, with my desk being against a wall, I was unable to pivot the arms in the right alignment to have the monitors sit cleanly against one another (i would need to pull the whole desk forward to give one of the arms the positioning it needed without hitting the wall...if that makes sense). Secondly, I could not find a dual arm that supported the weight of an ultrawide monitor. With individual monitor arms, it's way easier to get the positioning I want without hitting the back wall. Since this video, I replaced both my monitor arms. Hopefully I'll get around to making that video soon (and I'll try to mention why I use two monitor arms as I think that's a good question)...I'm getting married in a few weeks, so once that is done I should have time for content creation!

[@Teapotion]

@@Myxo14 Thanks for the quick reply. I'll look forward to the video. Congratulations in advance on the wedding!

[@NewYears1978]

Ugh wish they had this in black

[@Myxo14]

I know right 😕

[@liamm347]

Y’all can just spray paint them with some cheap black paint.

[@sheath23r]

what size is the desk?

[@Myxo14]

It's a 74 inch Ikea Karlby countertop.

[@XenaKai]

Cleanest cable management for a standing desk

[@liamm347]

Posted 10 months ago.. bro you better be working on a new video. Also, I am thinking of getting the same Alienware monitor along with 2 side monitors (in portrait mode). What are your thoughts of the AW3418DW?

[@Myxo14]

I know right! I've been telling myself that for the past 10 months...I've a few video ideas I hope to get out soon. I love my Alienware. It's still my primary monitor. IPS panel and 120 Hz...buttery smooth! Given that I'm working from home for the next few weeks, it has immensely increased my productivity...in fact, I sent a pic of my monitor set up to my coworkers today, and they were pretty jelly lol.

[@liamm347]

Maybe do a review on it?- I can’t find a video that I am actually interested in watching about the product.

[@Myxo14]

I'll give it some thought!

[@XenaKai]

I'm all moved into my place and setting up my new desk. I came back to this video to buy the 2x2 raceway and the velcro ties with your links. Hope it helps. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video. Hope you upload more

[@Myxo14]

Congratulations on your new setup! I'll definitely be making more videos in the future. I'm getting married in September, so after that I should have more time to devote to videos!