WTS: Black Cube 450Watts True Power PSU Power Supply Unit 20pins

Crazy5miles · Apr 26th, 09, 04:54 PM

hi guys,

i'm relatively new to case modding and have only recently attempted to individually sleeve my PSU and tried to connect a 30 bulb led strip to provide lighting in my casing. I'm using a Corsair HX-1000 psu and have no idea how to power the LED strip up. i've tried using the Red and Yellow wires from the 4-pin molex to the LED strip but it doesn't seem to work (afew bulbs did light up though before my whole PC short-circuited and restarted itself). I'll provide pictures if it helps.

Have a soldering machine here but is that necessary?

please advise!

sabe · Apr 26th, 09, 06:18 PM

You have an unused 4pin (2 by 2) connector don't you? Its normally meant for old motherboards. Get creative using that

BlackArt · Apr 26th, 09, 06:38 PM

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Crazy5miles · Apr 27th, 09, 04:42 PM

whats a 4pin (2 by 2) connector? a picture would help. sorry i'm really very new at this and wld require all the help of u guys

Shrek · Apr 27th, 09, 04:53 PM

wat volts need for those led? yellow - black is 12v and red - black is 5v

Crazy5miles · Apr 27th, 09, 05:21 PM

should be a 12v. so once again, can i use the Yellow and Black wire from the 4-pin Molex plug?

sabe · Apr 27th, 09, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy5miles

should be a 12v. so once again, can i use the Yellow and Black wire from the 4-pin Molex plug?

Yellow and Black is 12V between them yes. Black is ground and Yellow is +12V

I'm also talking about this: https://www.hardwareanalysis.com/act...power_conn.jpg

If this plug is unused, its great for hooking your LEDs up because they're female and you can just stuff the LED wire into it without any need for soldering. Just be sure to secure it with electrical tape, or some other way that's more pleasing to the eye