im building my computer pc and i wanted to have a strip of blue LEDs, do you guys recommend a 10cm or 30cm long strip? Which one is good/ has easy assembly?
And do i have to get a soundcard or is it already build in in my ASUS M4A79XTD EVO?
thanks,
Depends on how picky you are with sound. For most people, onboard sound does the job good enough. However, for audiophiles soundcards are an absolute must. I'm personally looking into getting a sound card for my next build, or possibly an upgrade since I'm sick of USB headsets and love good sounding music (though I wouldn't call myself an audiophile). If you do decide on getting a soundcard, I'd look into the ASUS Xonar DG or DGX (the appear the same, just different interfaces). They're inexpensive, spec'd pretty good, and has a headphone amp, but again, good for me since I use headsets a lot.
As for LED's, personally I'd go for 10cm, but depending on where you mount them. Blue LED's are typically very bright, and I game at night, so blue LED's tend to be very distracting for me. I'd go for 10cm if you mount either on the top, or on the exterior's bottom. I've heard wonders about the BitFinex Alchemy.
Yeah i'd think i go for the DG, but i think those LEDs are pretty expensive, any less expensive options?
less expensive options = string of christmas tree lights? :)
hahahahaahah well i think the Revoltec Kaltlicht Kathoden is the option then
:) yes, a Cold Cathode set my give you a better looking finnish the tree lights.
I quite like this option though
http://www.geekologie.com/2009/10/little-family-moves-into-a-com.php
There are Antec Accents, but the USB interface make them less than ideal for interior lighting, but pretty good for exterior lighting. The only other option (available on Newegg) are the LED sticks from Logisys. From what I gathered, they're decent LED's, but the adhesive is crap, so it's best to come up with your own mounting solution (ie tape).