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LED Strips (Beginner)

Teddy07
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Hi,

i picked the PC components for my sisters pc and want to add some LED lightning but i am a total beginner.

 

How do i connect the LED to the pc?

Any products you can recommend?

 

Thanks a lot

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You need to state the case model as some cases have affordable accessories like phanteks have an rgb that works with the case buttons. Search for led strips with sata or molex connectors. I like the nzxt braided led but the power connector was too short for me to use without modification. I picked up a cheap unknown brand but its in the mail so I can't say if its any good. If you want something cool check out electro luminescence lighting

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1 minute ago, SCHISCHKA said:

You need to state the case model as some cases have affordable accessories like phanteks have an rgb that works with the case buttons. Search for led strips with data or molex connectors. I like the nzxt braided led but the power connector was too short for me to use without modification. I picked up a cheap unknown brand but its in the mail so I can't say if its any good. If you want something cool check out electro luminescence lighting

The case is the fractal Design S with a window: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-s-window

 

Thanks for the tip

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I recommend the cablemod LED lightning kit. It is easy to install, too.

 

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Link: https://cablemod.com/product-category/led-strips/

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3 minutes ago, Albatross said:

I recommend the cablemod LED lightning kit. It is easy to install, too.

 

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Link: https://cablemod.com/product-category/led-strips/

 

3 minutes ago, Teddy07 said:

The case is the fractal Design S with a window: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-s-window

 

Thanks for the tip

 indeed. I have 2 of the 60cm wide LED widebeam magnetic strips in my case and they shine amazingly. For power, they require just 1 sata power plug. You can daisy chain a few together as well. Nice and simple. 

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Thanks a lot. I will definately buy a cable mod LED strip. You guys helped me a lot since i had 0 clue <3

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16 minutes ago, legacy99 said:

 

 indeed. I have 2 of the 60cm wide LED widebeam magnetic strips in my case and they shine amazingly. For power, they require just 1 sata power plug. You can daisy chain a few together as well. Nice and simple. 

How did you stick it in your PC? Thanks in advance

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17 minutes ago, Teddy07 said:

How did you stick it in your PC? Thanks in advance

The strips I have are magnetic. As long as your chassis is steel (Which the Define S is) and not aluminum, magnetic will work. They also have some that have an adhesive type foam that  you would apply. I would strongly recommend the magnetic ones over any adhesive any day. 

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21 hours ago, Teddy07 said:

How did you stick it in your PC? Thanks in advance

You can pick the kind you want; magnetic or adhesive. Once you have your strips, take your case and open the side panel and use the cable that comes with the kit to attach it to your PSU cables.

 

Here are some guides if you choose the cablemod strips (which look great):

 

https://cablemod.com/support/

https://cablemod.com/?faqs=how-do-i-install-my-widebeam-rgb-led-kit

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