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02-17-2003, 02:49 PM
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| Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2003
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 |  I wanna add a neon light but...... I am in the process of installing a neon light into my computer..... is it going to be ok to do so, or am I going to fry the **** out of my computer for installing a neon light inside the computer... I put a plexi glass side panel to the computer and I wanted to add a neon light, which has the cigeret connector at the end, and I was planning on cutting that off and some how splice the wires from the neon and hook it up to a power source from the computer, but where should I hook it up to, to get power? Anyone have any Idea's? If so please post, Thanks guy's... Lataz |
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02-17-2003, 05:24 PM
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| the flaming hermit Join Date: Jul 2002
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  |  You're probably better off to just buy a cold cathode kit.. that way you don't have to fiddle with the power connector or anything.. check out www.xoxide.com for starters.. |
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02-17-2003, 06:48 PM
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| the flaming hermit Join Date: Jul 2002
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| If you wanna do it right, take a look at this article.. http://www.dansdata.com/spcables.htm Basically, your light requires 12v.. so just splice it with one of the 12v connectors from your power supply, and you're set. |
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02-19-2003, 02:18 PM
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| Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2003
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|  But remember, turn ur power off before u splice the cables! LOL!
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03-25-2003, 09:14 PM
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| Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2003
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| I agree with slo guy... your gonna spend money on crap to make this silly neon light work.. you can find them on ebay for cheap or even go to a local store now who has them. Plus the cold cathodes have on off toggle switches and they dont produce alot of heat like other lights.... you want to mod, then spend the money... dont cheap out and wigger your box out. It would be like buying a corvette and then putting on plastic hubcabs on the side. |
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05-26-2003, 11:33 PM
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| Super Techie Join Date: May 2003
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| go with the cold cathode light, it is worth it to spend a few dollars. You will be happier with the results, without the worry.
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