I Tested Linus Tech Tips Cable Management System...

When I found out LTT dropped a new cable management system, I knew I needed to try it ASAP.

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[LinusTechTips]

Thanks so much for trying these out! Always enjoy getting honest feedback :) - LS

[jronmantech]

Nice to see someone I trust review the LTT cable management system. The metal plate is a great idea. Not having a tray or cover in the system seems like a missed opportunity.

[InfiniteCheeseCrates]

"There's too much openly visible" This is honestly a user choice error in my opinion. You could put steel L bracket on the desk and mount the power strip on it's side, which would hide the plugs a bit better.

[bluejazz]

Brilliant idea adding the metal plates. It makes the whole system a lot more flexible.

[_letter_animal]

Oh wow, those metal plates are a great idea! I hope LTT sells them together soon.
The box esthetics was superb

[dominic.h.]

Finally a decent solution.

99.9% of the usual rehashed solutions share the same problem: It's not management. It's restriction. Fixture. Managing it properly would not restrict your ability to move things around on demand.

[MrKlawUK]

wouldn’t the ‘sticking down’ amount have been reduced by having the power strip rotated 90 degrees? Seems like adding a length of shield of some kind would be useful in almost any setup if you absolutely want to minimise visible cables. I hope LTT updates their setup with longer stick on strips like the ones you bought - agree that the flexibility of a magnet is diminished if you can only put it in one place which a small, specific sticky plate kinda forces. My guess is LTT were thinking more about remove and reuse so once you’ve got everything lined up you don’t move it around, but instead can easily add/remove cables as you update your setup. Your use case is a valid gap in their thinking in that case

[ExperiorGG]

There is not a world, where I will spend $200 on a box. That box made the cost of LTT's system way more worth it IMO.

[twinbits-eu]

Genius solution with the large-size metal plates, I absolutely love it and will definitely steal it for my setup :D Thanks!
For the power hub, I guess an option to mount it on the side (with the sockets pointing towards the back of the desk) would be a nice addition, it would give it a cleaner look than the "default" mounting position (with the sockets pointed down)

[SooperFlye]

_Hmm, this video just gave me an idea >>> _*_Retractable Cable Reels._*_ Instead of hiding cables in boxes or trays, hide the cables in retractable reels. Secure the reel(s) under the desk for a much neater appearance._

[ilovefunnyamvnd]

I don't want to say genius, but those adhesive backed magnetic plates are... inspired. I especially like that they have points for mechanical attachment too, so you're not resigned to waiting for the glue to fail

[AnotherLazybum]

I mean to be fair you got a "whole room" setup then complained when you had a lot left over from just doing your desk?

[DavidSiebert]

At my office my desk is Steelcase "Tanker" style desk. And to be honest, It really does work very well the desktop is made from MDF or particle board, it has steel sheets laminated to the top and bottom of the core material and then a laminate or veneer over top. It is hard to tell by touch. The rest of the desk uses sheet steel, so it is all magnetic. I used some magnets I got from Amazon and managed to get all the cables out of the way.
I would suggest removing the desktop of your standing desk and then bond a sheet of steel to the bottom. It would make the desk much stronger and then no problem with the magnets.

[timberwlly]

I also did the $150 bundle, and was super happy I had extra since I could use a bunch on my wife's setup when we finally bought her a standing desk. I'm not tempted to go back through mine with the magnetic strips you bought, that's an awesome idea .

[WhyitJellyDonut]

I think its a great solution if you move your settup around a lot and its ease of use is probably the easiest overall. I think having a metal desk would make it a no brainer though.

[TheShannonagains]

This is great, really shows off the product without sounding like a shill. I’ve been wanting to pick up some cable management stuff for a while, and now I’m really thinking about picking some of the parts in the set up! Those power bar parts for certain!

[Jermw]

I was able to easily solve the cables sticking down from the power strip in my set up. I turned the power strip 90 degrees and strapped it to the support that goes across the base of the desk. Had to make sure I wasn’t using any plugs that would interfere with the desktop itself and were good to go. All the plugs stick straight out and you can see almost nothing unless you get all the way under my desk

[rfitzgerald]

Really great review and good to see how they fit your scenario so well. I totally agree with the metal strips and I think you might be onto something there, hopefully LTT can release some similar plates with the set in future, maybe that could be a good way to package them as well with them all stuck along a plate in a single box?

[Dracon]

I like this solution as I don't have to dig around in a box and I have had issues in the past with cables tangling a bit when trying remove them. For my home work desk I am often plugging in and removing cables so this solution seems great. I would add a shroud though, granted my desk is against a wall so with a reasonably small shroud I can hide all the cables that are not going into my UPS. I could also route the cables along the metal legs of my desk with this solution to hide them a bit more.

[SamRobertshaw]

This does give me a few ideas. I have a new, metal desk coming in the next couple of days so I’m hoping these magnets will work well with the desk as is, rather than having to buy some magnetic plates. I quite like the idea of using the magnets for the power strip and for the odd power brick, and I don’t mind the idea of the bricks being visible, but I really don’t like all the cables being on show. I’m wondering whether it’s worth pairing some of the magnets with a smaller cable tray, and just having a tray for the cables themselves, rather than trying to cram power bricks into them as well.