SOLVED Installing Cold Cathodes in a Corsair 600t case.

[Ajay57]

I want to add some Blue cold cathodes to my new build to match my design, but not shure on the voltage or which way to wire then up????

 

[Knufire]

Just by them from a PC store. Cathodes don't run on direct current (the kind of electricity in your PC), they run on AC (the kind of electricity in your wall). Cathodes from a computer store will come with a small DC to AC inverter that plugs into a molex connector and gives just enough power for two cathodes.

That being said, LED strips are usually brighter and easierr to mount, and don't require an inverter.

 

[Metlcub]

it was simple to mount y cold cathode, It was just 2 little velcro strips to hold the 12" tube and another small velcro strip to hold the inverter, It plugs into a Molex just like a fan would.

 

[Ajay57]

Thanks knufire and Metlcub, the story goes like this, had some cold cathodes from a PC store fitted them, then the corsair Psu shut down, take off the wires, ok again. Got it wired up on a Molex like you said, but i think i am going to try the LED'S INSTEAD. Ok for now thanks for the post and replys cu soon. Philip.

 

[jeckulz]

Cathodes have gone the way of the 775 socket IMO
Fine if youre stuck with them, but if youre buying today, get LEDs mate

 

[Ajay57]

Many Thanks for the reply jeckulz thier on the way those LED'S hope they will arrive today.