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Old 08-20-2004, 11:32 PM   #1
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Neons?

looking for some neon lights to put inside my case-either yellow or blue...how do these work exaclty, what is required to install them, and where could i find them?
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Old 08-21-2004, 12:49 AM   #2
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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...InnerManu=1885

There you go. Just follow the directions that come with the light.
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thanks...im assuming one of those would be enough...where exactly do you mount it? it runs off one of the basic 4 pin power supply connectors, right? lastly what is that little blue box shown in the pic (looks like a speaker?), any ideas what colors would go good with a blue case? im thinking blue, yellow, or one of the ones with a bunch of different colors. thanks.
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actually i dont think they make yellow
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Old 08-21-2004, 01:59 AM   #5
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http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/fro...nu_search.html
They have a much larger selection. The cold cathode lights are very bright.
The little box is an inverter to run the light.

Yes, they come in yellow. Measure your case to see if a 12 inch light will fit in there, if not buy a shorter one. I mount them where you can't see the light from through the window, usually horizontally at the bottom of the case next to the side with the window. Make sure to buy the kit. Yes, they run from your 4-pin molex connector from your power supply.

I like yellow with blue; the color you choose will be a matter of your preference.
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Old 08-21-2004, 12:24 PM   #6
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ok...when you say that you mean to mount it on the side of the case, not the bottom right? on the side panel of the case below the window i have two fans so i dont know if that would work or not.
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Old 08-21-2004, 12:26 PM   #7
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also it says it includes a drill template? so im assuming i need to drill holes to mount it?
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I usually mount them with velcro. The kits from frozencpu.com include velcro. Just look in your case, see if there's a place you can mount a 12 inch tube about the thickness of your index finger. I'm sure there's a spot. If not, order a kit with two 4 inch lights or a shorter light.

http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/fro...nu_search.html
There's the link to frozencpu's dual 4 inch light kits.

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http://www.twistedmods.com/article.p...icle&artid=126

Read that review, the author installed a 12 inch frozencpu light.
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so basically, one of these mounted at the bottom (or top?) of my case should be enough to light it? i dont plan on using the switch only because i dont want to drill into my case...although i may use it later on or try to find one in yellow that has hte switch that goes in one of the IDE plate things on the back..thanks for all the help
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Buy the kit from frozen in the color you desire, get the "dual ready" kit. Then if you want more light you can order another light and install it and have two.
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