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What to do with these Cold Cathodes?

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:24 PM (permalink)
Hey,

I have two blue 12'' cold cathodes and im not sure what i should do with them. My side panel isn't transparent, so i don't see much of a point in putting them in there, i know there is a clear side panel for my case, but i already went through trying to order it and long story short, i am unable to get it delivered to my address. I also don't have the space or tools to go about cutting my own window in my current side panel.

So, what should i do with these two 12'' cold cathodes?

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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:28 PM (permalink)
    Whatever floats your boat.


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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:38 PM (permalink)
    Put them behind your monitor.
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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:02 PM (permalink)
    You could drill a few holes in the bottom of your case, put them inside and use them for "underglow".
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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:05 PM (permalink)
    mnparadox 

    You could drill a few holes in the bottom of your case, put them inside and use them for "underglow". 
     

    Not a bad idea.  Reminds me of what those ricers do with their cars.  



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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:12 AM (permalink)
    mnparadox

    You could drill a few holes in the bottom of your case, put them inside and use them for "underglow".


    You may not even have to drill if you're ok with just hanging the wires out an empty PCI slot.

    You could also hang them on the back of your case, and illuminate the wall behind your rig!
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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:51 AM (permalink)
    Some pretty good ideas.

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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:54 AM (permalink)
    Moving this over to Mods Rigs for more ideas.

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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:30 PM (permalink)
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    mnparadox 

    You could drill a few holes in the bottom of your case, put them inside and use them for "underglow". 
     

    Not a bad idea.  Reminds me of what those ricers do with their cars.  


    I wonder if http://www.riceornice.com/ will add a PC section at some point...
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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:48 PM (permalink)
    Bowenac

    Put them behind your monitor.


    That's what I would do, it adds a nice ambient blue aura.


    these are LED lights but you'll receive the same results



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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:52 PM (permalink)
    Back of the monitor would be pretty neat, as would underglow. It kind of depends where your desk and computer is at, and if the computer is on carpet and what not.

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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:30 PM (permalink)
    NordicJedi

    Moving this over to Mods Rigs for more ideas.


    Thanks. :)

    Very good ideas guys.

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    Re:What to do with these Cold Cathodes? Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:24 AM (permalink)
    Anything you do will look good!

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