Noob question - Adding LED strip

SuperG

SuperG

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Besides the LED strip (Akasa/Silverstone) what else do I need to install it in my PC? I have a SuperFlower Leadex Gold 650W PSU and a NZXT S340 case, and I have no idea how the strip would connect to the power.

I'm an absolute noob with this so detailed instructions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
 
From what I remember (it's been a few years now since I used LED strips) you shouldn't need anything else, they usually come supplied with some sort of sticky fixing (velcro or glue pads) and hook up to a 4pin molex plug on your PSU.
 
^ Nothing has changed.

Bitfenix Alchemy and Akasa strips both power via Molex.
Just don't mix the 2 with the supplied extensions otherwise smoke and melting wires happens
 
Ok, I'm still thoroughly confused. I kid you not when I say I have no idea what 4 pin molex is. Where is the molex plug on the PSU?

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Aand that new cord you just placed in there is included when I buy the LED strip?

I'm looking at a bag of cables that came with my PSU and only one of them has that 4 hole plug but it's also attached to the SATA cable. Will I have to use this cable or should there be a plug lurking inside my case already?
 
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