wytnyt Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 i dont have enough strips to use in my build and would like to know what others use. ive found long strips connected to 12v but im looking for short strips that are rgb and can be controlled. ive looked a few places including fcpu but cant find what im looking for any suggestions would be most appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LangZone Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I've used these before and really liked them. http://www.microcenter.com/product/425121/RGB_COLOR_LED_-_REMOTE_CONTROL Some youtube video of it in use: Edit: Can also be found on FrozenCPU: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21488/lit-356/Logisys_12_12V_LED_Expandable_Light_Strip_w_Remote_Control_-_RGB_Multi_Color_LDXRM12C.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 thx for posting,i saw these on fcpu and did like the idea but the way my case is set up i need shorter strips no longer than 4''. i saw somewhere that led strips could be bought and cut down to length. another factor is im used to having computer load determine color changes but its doubtful finding kits like that...,i also thought about pulling from another build but dont want to rob peter to give to paul...:D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LangZone Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I don't know about cutting the strip but you can likely fold it over on itself to make it smaller in length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 do you know if extension cables are available to avoid having continuous leds? some area are hard to navigate on fcpu,i found this out the hard way and ended up with a couple hundred $ in cooling parts...:D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LangZone Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 They don't make extension cables for them they just connect together via small connectors. Looks easy enough to solder wire to them though. Or just use multiple kits in multiple spots. (would mean more remotes) 2 should light up your average case like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotto Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 do you know if extension cables are available to avoid having continuous leds? some area are hard to navigate on fcpu,i found this out the hard way and ended up with a couple hundred $ in cooling parts...:D: you just got lost on the site :p::D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtlon Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I use the led lights from Revoltec, comes with a remote controller and works very nice, also it's cheap. http://www.revoltec.com/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameyscott Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 SMD5050 RGB. I have around 60 feet of the stuff and it is absolutely fantastic. You can daisy chain it, get a new controller for it to control the lighting even more, and it's got built in overamperage protection so you can hook it up to molex and it will never get overpowered and blow. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word of Madness Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If you don't want do a bit of work yourself, and don't mind paying extra for it, you could contact someone like Icemodz and see if he'll rig up a controller with however many strips you want in the sizes you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcticwind Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Go to Fry's.com, they are a SF bay area electronics retailer they have lots of lights. Oh, and it is easy to get lost on there web sight (you've been warned). Also, Depending on how creative you want to get with this project, Try "adafruit" they have simple to complex setups using the "Raspberry pi" as a base for just this kind of thing! (look under "Neopixel") I've been looking to do it myself, but I'm still in the research mode for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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