Connect two LED leads to 4-Pin Molex connector safely?

[Aaron M]

A friend of mine gave me a roll of these LEDs.

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-16-4ft-Waterproof-Flexible-Multifunctional/dp/B00BMHLWSO/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1425499250&sr=1-8

I was wondering if I could safely plug them into the 4-pin Molex connector on my PSU.

IIRC, the yellow is 12V, and then I'd need to connect to a black ground cable, correct?

Is this safe? This would look pretty cool, but it's not worth ruining my computer over.

 

[thx1138v2]

I didn't see anything at the link you posted about the amperage they draw. That would be the deciding factor. It will be either an amount per LED or, since they can be cut into groups of 3, an amount per 3 LEDs. Then you need to look at your PSU specs and see what is the max amperage they state for that connection.

You could surely run some of them but maybe not the entire string of 300. How many is the question. There might be something printed on the strip itself or if you have the manufacturer name you might try checking their web site for specs on the specific LEDs you have.

 

[scout_03]

why you dont get this it have all what you need and you will no have to play in computer http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT%C2%AE-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHQQKI/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

 

[Aaron M]

why you dont get this it have all what you need and you will no have to play in computer http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT%C2%AE-Waterproof-Flexible-300leds-Changing/dp/B00ASHQQKI/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

A number of reasons.
1) That's more money that I don't feel like spending.
2) I don't mind playing with my computer. In fact, as long as what I'm doing is safe, I enjoy it.
3) I would have to have the cables running to an external power supply outside of my computer. This means I have to turn them on manually when I start my computer. This is just extra hassle and is not ideal.

 

[scout_03]

if your psu is powerfull enough you could try it dont forget to connect red wire from led to yellow on molex and the black with black also tap the other end of cable so they wont made short together or with the case .