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NZXT Hue for Workstation Lighting

Hello fellow Linusians!
So I'm about to get a NZXT Hue soon, but as my case (Corsair 300R) doesn't have a side window, I'm thinking about routing the LED strip through the inside of my case, out of a open PCI slot and then stick it to my wall to get a cool RGB workstation light that I can control from my PC.

Basically I wanna route the light through here:
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And then take it out and stick it to the wall here:
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Thoughts?

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The NZXT hue leds are incredibly weak, wouldn't provide much lightning... sorry

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What would you recommend then? I was going to get one too

Those standard RGB 5050 leds you can buy on ebay with a controller and a remote. You can get a molex to round connector thingy to install it in the pc, or get a wall adapter:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-SMD-300-RGB-5050-Waterproof-LED-Strip-light-44key-IR-Remote-12V-5A-Power-Kit-/301180497423?pt=US_String_Lights_Fairy_Lights&var=&hash=item461fc1ae0f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pin-Male-Molex-connector-To-DC-male-connector-4-Pin-Peripheral-12v-to-DC-plug-/231181401394?pt=US_Power_Cables_Connectors&hash=item35d37c3d32

I reccomend the 44 key.

PS: you can cut the strips with scissors for the perfect length.

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NewAndreas' suggestion is what I recommend too.

For me I got a Hue for my case (has a window) and one of those for desk and back glow connected to a wall.

Case: Define R4 (Black - Window) | PSU: EVGA Supernova 850w Gold | Motherboard: ASUS Z97 Deluxe | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO (250GB) | CPU: Intel i7 4790K (Devil's Canyon) Delidded with CLU  GPU: ASUS STRIX 980 TI | Cooler: Corsair H100i with CLU | Extra: NZXT Hue

 

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