Need a cold cathode idea... also.. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT:

Phrozt · TweakNOOB Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 100

Do NOT buy this:

LOGISYS 12" Blue Liquid Neon Thunder Pattern LED Light, Model "LNSBL"

It lasted 3 days. That's right. 3. When I turned it on or off, it would freeze my computer. This morning, i woke and found my computer screen froze, and my light off.... because it burned out, and in doing so, hosed my comp.

Again.. do not buy this....

So what should i get in it's place?

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Josh · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:34 am Post subject:

Any make of cold cathode should be just fine. I think you are just unlucky with what you were sent, and i dont think there is a need for you to research cold cathodes

I have a generic cold cathode and it works just fine, and was dirt cheap...just my 2p!

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smith.p.sean · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:34 am Post subject:

or u could go to frozen cpu.com and check it out. they are dirt cheap there and the real deal. And again, did ur computer freeze when it turned on and off cause if so u might need a new power suply/

Phrozt · TweakNOOB Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 100

french... i have a 520 watt power supply.. im pretty sure it can handle 1 cold cathode. I did check out frozencpu though, thank you for the tip on that one.. looks like a good place!
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smith.p.sean · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:10 am Post subject:

hm... then that makes no sense.... at all, turning the light on should not freeze the computer... it just doesnt work that way... no matter how shi77y the light is. And if all else fails, check out my scanner mod!!! and make ur own light with a little soldering and a flashlight.

Phrozt · TweakNOOB Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 100

scannermod?? toss me a link and I'll check it out... tho I did find something that I'm interested in at frozenCPU:

http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/lit-46.html

smith.p.sean · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:19 am Post subject:

those are what i have, in the picture they are a little more blue, they are actually a lil purple but i dont care cause they light up my blue UV sleeving,
[url]http://www.tweaknews.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3018&start=0[/rul]

[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 12:25 pm Post subject:

Phrozt, That is a vantec stealth 520 isnt it? they are not the most trust worthy units out there.

as to why the computer would freeze when the light was switched on or off is probably due to the fact that when doing the switching it would cause a power spike in the psu sending it to your computers parts. And since they are dont like power fluctuations they tend to not operate properly. It is not an ideal situation to be switching or unplugging/plugging in items (fans, CC, or others) when your computer is on. You can fry more than just a CC. My suggestion is if you want the light on turn it on while the computer is off and if you want it off turn off the computer and then flip the switch.
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smith.p.sean · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject:

...what he said^^^^ thats why I asked about the PSU.

Phrozt · TweakNOOB Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 100

Aspire 520W 12V Black Triple Fan Aluminum Power Supply, Model "ATX-AS520W BLACK" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 520W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 520 P4 Aluminum Power Supply w/2*8 cm UV Blue Fan Intake Heat w/1*8 cm UV Blue Fan Exhaust Heat w/4 Blue Led Multi-Color Coated Components & PC Board Green UV Sensitive Wiresleeve & Connectors w/Fan Speed Adjuster w/ I/O Switch Cable-Tube-Tied Wires for Neatness w/Gift Box
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject:

it sounds like the vantec with a few "upgrades"
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JayDubya · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:15 pm Post subject:

my thoughts exactly on the PSU spike, Weaz. Spike = instability
instability = bad for comp
comp needs power stability otherwise it will freeze.

Its not a good idea to plug in or unplug hardware while the pc is on.

If i were you, I would try to return the Cathode and look for some replacement help from the manufacturer.

Remember, YOU ONLY PLUGGED IT IN AND IT BURNT OUT. YOUR PSU WAS ENOUGH. YOU THINK THAT THE CC WAS DEFFECTIVE AND DAMAGED YOUR HARDWARE BECAUSE OF THIS.
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Ham_fisT · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:20 pm Post subject:

I recently added a front bay switch to my CCFL, and sometimes when I switch it, My temp-display quits reading! the Backlight stays on, but the digits are gone! POWER SPIKES=BAD
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JayDubya · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject:

That is why you never put in or take out hardware while the pc is on!!!
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:23 pm Post subject:

and thats why switches for CC or anything else is bad too as they can cause voltage spikes.
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Ham_fisT · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:46 pm Post subject:

yep...I'm taking the switch out of the line, It's UV, so its not so bright that I need to turn it off anyway!

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