Are these LED strips any good?

MoonlightSylv · October 4, 2016

I want some cheap RGB LED strips and I found these

https://www.amazon.com/Topmax-5050-16-4ft-Strip-Lights/dp/B01BY7GMEK/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SHJ1BTN0MNJRW48WD9D3

are they any good or will they catch on fire?

Gonio · October 4, 2016

Just kidding, I really don't know, but couldn't resist to drop a nuke...

nuttytechy · October 4, 2016

Cheap RGB LED strips = crappy manufacturing from china. There is a guy I know called bigclive who reviews all stuff LED etc and I do agree with him. Depending on where they made and who makes them results the outcome.

It depends where you are going to put the RGB strip controller ( white box ) if its inside the case then no as the circuitry inside would need good cooling etc otherwise they will overheat badly (mainly chinese crap).

Being from the UK but knowing alot of about electrical engineering. The transformer seems to be a standard on everything and they play havoc too.

I'm not saying not to get these but I'm just advising.

W-L · October 4, 2016

52 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

I want some cheap RGB LED strips and I found these

https://www.amazon.com/Topmax-5050-16-4ft-Strip-Lights/dp/B01BY7GMEK/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SHJ1BTN0MNJRW48WD9D3

are they any good or will they catch on fire?

As mentioned it depends, some manufactures are ok and decent quality while others sometimes are less and desirable, it is a good idea to just toss those power adapters and use some reliable ones.