Need a real quick answer

[legend8887]

Not really. But it's always a better idea to buy a product made for the job rather then DIY unless you actually know what you're doing and know you can do it well. I've done it many times but I always do it properly with soldering and heat shrink. Rather just buy the RGB light set I linked above.

I just need to figure out what connector that guy used. I bet I can do it, is it that hard?

[Aniallation]

I just need to figure out what connector that guy used. I bet I can do it, is it that hard?

As long as it's a molex adapter. Doesn't matter what it adapts to, can be a SATA, PCIe, fan, whatever adapter. As long as it has this molex end 

 

 

Cut the 4 wires, tape off the red and one of the blacks, wire the yellow to positive of LEDs and black to negative/ground of LEDs.

 

It's not hard to do in concept, but I would NOT recommend you do it to a brand new set of LEDs or to your main-use power supply if it's your first time doing it. I practiced a lot using old adapters and fans connect them to old power supplies just to get the hang of it, making molex splitters and whatnot before I was comfortable with doing it for my personal-use PC.

[legend8887]

As long as it's a molex adapter. Doesn't matter what it adapts to, can be a SATA, PCIe, fan, whatever adapter. As long as it has this molex end 

 

 

Cut the 4 wires, tape off the red and one of the blacks, wire the yellow to positive of LEDs and black to negative/ground of LEDs.

 

It's not hard to do in concept, but I would NOT recommend you do it to a brand new set of LEDs or to your main-use power supply if it's your first time doing it. I practiced a lot using old adapters and fans connect them to old power supplies just to get the hang of it, making molex splitters and whatnot before I was comfortable with doing it for my personal-use PC.

What's the worst that could happen?

[Aniallation]

What's the worst that could happen?

Short circuit, in that case PC won't start until it's fixed

[legend8887]

Short circuit, in that case PC won't start until it's fixed

I really wanted this LED kit. Should I try to make it work?

[Kherm]

It really wasn't rude, so...

It kinda was, so...

[legend8887]

It kinda was, so...

Get over yourself, so...

[Kherm]

Get over yourself, so...

Man, your attitude is, like, not cool, man. 

[legend8887]

Man, your attitude is, like, not cool, man. 

Sorry you get offended by a kid though.

[Kherm]

Sorry you get offended by a kid though.

wat? i don't even. Herm out

[W-L]

I really wanted this LED kit. Should I try to make it work?

 

Ok once you get the LED kit it's a fairly very simple process, from the controller there is a input that uses a 2.1mm DC plug that you find on most electronics. it will need to be cut and spliced in with a molex adapter at 12V there therefore like this (most left image):

To do that it's easiest to get a molex adapter and cut off the sata end and make connections between the molex by soldering:http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Molex-Power-Adapter-SATAPOWADAP/dp/B00009YFTI/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

 

[legend8887]

Ok once you get the LED kit it's a fairly very simple process, from the controller there is a input that uses a 2.1mm DC plug that you find on most electronics. it will need to be cut and spliced in with a molex adapter at 12V there therefore like this (most left image):

To do that it's easiest to get a molex adapter and cut off the sata end and make connections between the molex by soldering:http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Molex-Power-Adapter-SATAPOWADAP/dp/B00009YFTI/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

 

I don't know if I completely understand. I've never done any soldering before.

[W-L]

I don't know if I completely understand. I've never done any soldering before.

 

Ok no problem, the diagram on the far left side basically is the wiring specifications for the molex connector, the controller for the LED's run off 12V so you will need to connect the PSU to the controller via molex. Since the LED controller is most likely using a 2.1mm DC jack you will need to modify it so it works with a molex connector. to do so you will nee to cut off the DC jack and connect it to molex so it matches the 12V that gets outputted by the PSU. If you are not comfortable with soldering an alternative is using a terminal block which is a method of connecting wires by stripping the ends and firmly attaching them via a screw down connector block. They come in many sizes and designs but almost all local hardware store will have some.

 

2.1mm DC jack:

 

Terminal Block:

[legend8887]

Ok no problem, the diagram on the far left side basically is the wiring specifications for the molex connector, the controller for the LED's run off 12V so you will need to connect the PSU to the controller via molex. Since the LED controller is most likely using a 2.1mm DC jack you will need to modify it so it works with a molex connector. to do so you will nee to cut off the DC jack and connect it to molex so it matches the 12V that gets outputted by the PSU. If you are not comfortable with soldering an alternative is using a terminal block which is a method of connecting wires by stripping the ends and firmly attaching them via a screw down connector block. They come in many sizes and designs but almost all local hardware store will have some.

 

2.1mm DC jack:

 

Terminal Block:

Ugh, would something like this work?

http://www.amazon.com/4-Pin-Molex-2-1mm-Gridseed-Power/dp/B00K53I1JY

[W-L]

Ugh, would something like this work?

http://www.amazon.com/4-Pin-Molex-2-1mm-Gridseed-Power/dp/B00K53I1JY

 

Yes acutally that would be a lot easier I forgot they still made those!

 

Just make sure it's wired for 12V.

[legend8887]

Yes acutally that would be a lot easier I forgot they still made those!

 

Just make sure it's wired for 12V.

Can you check for me? I'm not sure. Sorry for all the trouble.

[W-L]

Can you check for me? I'm not sure. Sorry for all the trouble.

 

Yes that is a 12V molex plug to 2.1mm DC jack

[legend8887]

Yes that is a 12V molex plug to 2.1mm DC jack

So this would mean I wouldn't have to do any soldering or anything crazy?

[W-L]

So this would mean I wouldn't have to do any soldering or anything crazy?

 

Yep it would just be a plug and go situation then as long as the controller has that 2.1mm DC jack 

[legend8887]

Yep it would just be a plug and go situation then as long as the controller has that 2.1mm DC jack 

Alright well I hope it works out like that. I appreciate the help. I added you as a friend so I can keep in touch since you're really nice and helpful.

[W-L]

Alright well I hope it works out like that. I appreciate the help. I added you as a friend so I can keep in touch since you're really nice and helpful.

No problem just PM or message me if you need some help with it.

[Guest]

hm...

well always nice seeing ungrateful/rude posters...

[3lement]

I went for the NZXT HUE as I used the LED's your about to use and the brightness was too much and it's actually a burden having to use the controller to turn it on and off. The NZXT HUE is perfect and easily used and adjusted. Just make sure you buy some 3M double sided foam tape to fix it to the case as all other tapes seem to fall off. Mines going strong with 3M.

[legend8887]

I went for the NZXT HUE as I used the LED's your about to use and the brightness was too much and it's actually a burden having to use the controller to turn it on and off. The NZXT HUE is perfect and easily used and adjusted. Just make sure you buy some 3M double sided foam tape to fix it to the case as all other tapes seem to fall off. Mines going strong with 3M.

Yeah seems difficult to use a remote control. I can turn down the brightness.