Speclux PC Addressable RGB LED Strip Lights Kit - Magnetic PC Case Lighting, 2PCS 42LEDs ARGB Strip for 5V 3pin RGB Header Motherboard Asus Aura, Asrock RGB Led, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light

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After all, 16.4 feet should be more than enough to light up the biggest full-tower case with enough left over to light your desk too. If you’re looking to light up more than just your rig, the Alitove WS2812B might just be the most cost-effective solution. Before You Buy Lumens: 1,800 | Color: Adjustable White and RGB | Wattage: 20 watts | Length: 6-feet | Extendable: Yes | Smart Home: Yes | Warranty: 2-year

The best smart bulbs, in most cases, can save you money too. Whether you pair your lighting with a sensor in your home, or you schedule on/off times using an app, you can enjoy a more convenient way of living and lighting up your home. Similarly, using light strips, you can jazz up any corner of your home at an affordable cost, whether it be your kitchen or gaming PC.When looking for LED light strips, it’s important to focus on what you need, and measure that against the features of the strip. Does it have Bluetooth capability? Is it expandable if you decide you want a more extensive lighting setup later? Does it emit single-color, RGB, or RGBW?

Here we have RGB LED Strips from Phanteks, which is a popular hardware brand known for its high-quality PC cases and case fans. It also manufactures CPU coolers, power supplies, and other PC accessories. This Phanteks RGB LED strip comes in 400mm, 1 meter, and 2-meter sizes and is very flexible. The RGB LEDs and magnets in this strip are enclosed in a sealed transparent silicone housing, which also makes it waterproof. The built-in magnets are decent enough to hold on, but they could have been stronger for better grip. You can also use the included 3M double-sided tape to keep the LED strip firm and intact in its place. For connectivity, it comes with a 4-pin (+12V,G,R,B) connector that goes on to the 4-pin RGB header of the motherboard or in an external RGB Controller. Do you need RGB strips? While they don’t add any functionality to your gaming PC, they’re a great way to add some color or accent lighting to a custom PC you’re building. They also provide a simple and enjoyable way to put some programming skills to use. So if you enjoy hardware and easy wiring tasks, you can experiment with a virtually unlimited array of custom color combinations. You can also add unique design touches to an otherwise drab PC gaming setup. Finally, on a practical level, RGB strips can make it easier to troubleshoot loose cables and make adjustments to your gaming monitor in an otherwise dark room. LEDs: 600 | Color: RGB | Wattage: 40 watts | Length: 32.8-feet (x2 16.4ft rolls) | Extendable: No | IP Rating: IP65 | Smart Home: Yes | Warranty: 18-month Programming DIY Project: If you like to tinker with wires, PCBs, and connectors as a hobby, RGB lights are an easy, fun project. They are simple to install, and some LED strip light kits offer custom DIY programming options. You can play around with color combinations and control the lights with a wireless base station, Raspberry Pi unit, or your PC. Regardless, stepping into the LED lighting space is a great way to personalize your PC, home, and more, so have fun with it! Enjoy! LED Strip Lights FAQ What is RGB?Most LED RGB strips are designed for indoor use and are not waterproof; thus, keeping them safe from spills and liquid damage will prolong their useful life. You can find IPX-rated water-resistant LED strip lights, but they are less flexible and harder to mount due to the stiffness of their water-resistant coatings. If your gaming workstation happens to be in a steam room or poolside cabana, however, then water-resistant LED strip lights might be a good idea. How to Choose the Best RGB Strips for a PC LED fans are a cheap addition that can add a lot more light to your case, and they come in plenty of colors. We threw a simple red LED fan into our case, but you can also buy RGB LED models if you want to be able to customize. That’s much more expensive than single color LEDs, though. Our advice is to figure out the color scheme of your case first, then sort on Newegg by that color. Want a svelte purple and white setup? Grab some purple fans!

WavePress the - button to cycle through available color patterns and the + button to change itsspeed.Again, remember that each port on the HUE+ controller can support up to four LED strips, which means you can daisy-chain multiple RGB case fans if you wish. I’m simply connecting a rear fan today. While this discusses RGB strips, do you know the difference between sRGB vs Adobe RGB on a monitor? They have some interesting differences.

While connecting the strips to the controller is very simple, now’s the time to figure out the ideal location for your LEDs and how you’ll route the wiring. The HUE+ includes 100mm, 300mm, and two 500mm extension cables, which are used to connect the individual LED strips.

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Here are some cheap local and unbranded RGB LED Strips that are pretty good, and worth considering if they suit you. Here we have high-quality RGB LED Strips from NZXT that are 30mm long. These are 5V ARGB LED strips that are only compatible with NZXT HUE 2 Lighting Controller, which you have to buy separately. The connector used here is a 4-pin proprietary connector from NZXT, which only works with NZXT HUE 2 Lighting Controller. The LED strip is flexible and the lighting is vibrant and bright enough. The LED strip is waterproof with transparent silicone covering it. The installation is done by the use of built-in magnets, and you can also use double-sided tape for extra grip. The AsiaHorse ARGB LED strip kit is a stellar choice for users looking to make their powerful PC shine. The stunning crystalline design works to diffuse light for a soft and bright accent for your game room or programming setup. This kit offers enough length to cover most PC cases, and the powerful magnetic strip makes installation easy and easily adjustable. While there isn’t a serial passthrough for continuous patterns, this kit offers 5V ARGB Sync for incredible customization. PSU shroud: Smart lighting means hiding the components you don’t want people to see. Cases with a shroud for the power supply help keep cables and the boxy power supply out of sight. RGB stands for red, green, and blue. The three primary colors used in an additive color model to produce a wide spectrum of hues—think millions—based on the different intensities of those three colors.