PC Case LED Strip

[martijnemmen]

http://m.miniinthebox.com/en/5m-300x3528-smd-rgb-led-strip-light-with-24key-remote-controller-dc12v_p2696088.html

Are these LED strips good for a PC case? How would I go about installing them?

 

[bob0011]

The lights you linked are for your home/room, and it would be possible to put them into your case but they are 5 meters long, and that is a little overkill for almost any pc case, they also require AC power so you would probably have to run a power cable out of your case.

Here is a option that uses a molex connector:
http://www.amazon.com/eTopxizu-Computer-RGB-control-Flexible/dp/B00W3HZTPE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456848186&sr=8-2&keywords=PC+led+strip
You would use the adhesive on the back of the led strips and stick it to were you want it (maybe use some good double sided tape, as usually the adhesive sucks) and the conect the led's to the power brick thing and then through molex to a molex connector from your PSU.

You can also get a BitFenix LED strip, but these ones only do one colour, but work in almost the same way as the ones above:
http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Magnetic-LED-Strip-Cable-BFA-MAG-30WK15-RP/dp/B014J8L6LU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1456848520&sr=8-3&keywords=bitfenix+alchemy

Then there is also NZXT's Hue+ option, but is the most expensive but you can control it with your phone, and add more stips as well as doing a lot more fancy lighting:
http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Hue-Advanced-Lighting-AC-HUEPS-M1/dp/B018YZ0H1O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456848731&sr=8-2&keywords=NZXT+hue

NZXT's Hue, this one can not be controlled with a phone, it must be controlled by a the 5.25 inch bay controller.
http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-5-25-Inch-Changing-Controller-AA-HUE30-01/dp/B008RWT2IY/ref=pd_cp_147_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PGXRMA3HDVR5EX7183B

Hope this helps

 

[synphul]

There are two main sizes that led's come in, the 4 digit number indicates the size of the led bulbs. 3528's are smaller and less bright, 5050's are larger and brighter. I'm using a similar strip in my case, but the 5050's. That particular kit you linked to appears to be just the light strip, controller and remote, no power source which is why they're so inexpensive.

If using one of those type of led kits I would look for one that comes with a power source as well so you don't have to buy it separately. They're usually a power brick similar to those for laptops and they typically plug into the wall outlet (or power strip) and would have to have the other end of the power cable routed into the pc case.

Those like the ones bob0011 mentioned are powered internally off the psu. I think the nzxt hue strips are magnetic. Many strips use double sided sticky tape though a lot of times it can be a hassle and not work that great, pretty common to have to use extra double sided tape or something else.

I used hot glue for mine since it peels off clean. It depends on the size of your case and how you wish to set up the lights, the 5m strips like in that link are somewhat overkill however they're designed to be cut every so often so custom lengths can be created. For a larger case that can be a good thing, I ended up using around 6ft or so to go around the inside of my enthoo pro case.

 

[martijnemmen]

Thanks for the answer guys!
Sadly these products bob0011 linked can't be shipped to The Netherlands.
I don't necessarily want lights that can change color, just normal blue ones are ok aswell. I would like the ones that connect to the PSU.
But seeing the prices of the ones bob0011 linked it seems to me that those led strips aren't really that cheap. Are those just the more expensive ones and are there any cheaper options?

Found these while searching the web: http://www.enter247.nl/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1377#/product/1377. They connect with Molex connectors, so I take it these are the ones I'm looking for, correct?

 

[bob0011]

Thanks for the answer guys!
Sadly these products bob0011 linked can't be shipped to The Netherlands.
I don't necessarily want lights that can change color, just normal blue ones are ok aswell. I would like the ones that connect to the PSU.
But seeing the prices of the ones bob0011 linked it seems to me that those led strips aren't really that cheap. Are those just the more expensive ones and are there any cheaper options?

Found these while searching the web: http://www.enter247.nl/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1377#/product/1377. They connect with Molex connectors, so I take it these are the ones I'm looking for, correct?

Yes these would be the ones you are looking for,

Sorry I did not realise you were in the netherlands, otherwise i would have gotten you the appropriate links.

Good luck