How do I connect led strip to my psu?

TheRubberDuck29

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I want to make my pc look better with these led strip lights.
http://www.lazada.com.ph/waterproof-5m-rgb-300-led-5050-smd-light-strip-ir-remote-12v-5apower-3355939.html?ff=1

It comes with a power brick and a plug.So how am I gonna fit that into my pc and how am I gonna power it up if it has a socket not ending with a molex or 4 pin.Im new to pc master race.im noob
Please provide the complete details with amazon sites for what connectors I need.
 
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I'd return those and buy LEDs meant for a computer. 12V * 5A = 60 Watts. That's a *lot* for LEDs. I think theses LEDs were meant more for lighting up a swimming pool or a boat. If you install them in a computer, not only will it double the amount of heat inside a typical non-gaming PC, it'll be blindingly bright. I've got a 12 Watt LED strip light I use for fishing (attracts bait), and it's bright enough to light up the entire room.
You have two or three options. You can run the cable out the back of the PC and use all the standard parts you received. Or you can cut the DC barrel jack off the power supply (or buy one that matches the dimensions) and wire that to a molex connector. You'll have to look up the pinout of a molex connector to make sure you wire it correctly. Your third option is to return these lights and buy some that are designed to be installed in a computer.

Part of being the part of the master race is doing your research and picking out the right components for the job.
 
I'd return those and buy LEDs meant for a computer. 12V * 5A = 60 Watts. That's a *lot* for LEDs. I think theses LEDs were meant more for lighting up a swimming pool or a boat. If you install them in a computer, not only will it double the amount of heat inside a typical non-gaming PC, it'll be blindingly bright. I've got a 12 Watt LED strip light I use for fishing (attracts bait), and it's bright enough to light up the entire room.
 
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