Introduction
If there is one thing most computers have in
common, it is the fact that there is some kind of lighting install.
Some case manufacturers are now on the band wagon and have begun
shipping case with some form of lighting already included. Some
have cathodes on the front panel or even LED's. Power supply
manufacturers have begun using fans with LED's in their power
supply as well. Lighting is obviously a trend that is here to
say.
Today we are going to do a PC lighting accessories
round up, sponsored by the good people at Maxtop. They sent
us two different types of cathodes. The regular, single colored
cathodes and the tri color cathodes with a sound activated module.
So here is what we got:
2 - Single CCFL's (1 - Green | 1 - Blue)
1 - Dual Multi-Color CCFL w/ Sound Activated Module (Red/Blue/Green)
Single CCFL's
Features
1. One-piece unit can be mounted with no tools.
2. Very low heat output.
3. Includes an extra power splitter for easy installation.
4. Available in 3 cool colors.
Specifications
* 3 Watts of power (less than a hard drive)
* Length: 12 inches / 30 cm
*Width: 1.3 cm
*Height: 1.3 cm
Here is what is included in each:
1 - CCFL
1 - Wired Inverter
1 - On/Off Switch
2 - Pieces Double Side Tape
1 - Large Washer
Dual Multi-Color CCFL's
Features
High brightness Low heat
High efficiency Vibration proof
High reliability Excellent lighting characteristics
Long lifetime Dual inverter design
Low power
Specifications
* Length: 30 cm
* Diameter: 3 mm
* Voltage: 620V
* Current draw: 0.005A
* Brightness: 29,000 cd/m
* Ave. Lifespan: 30,000 hours
Here is what is included:
* 2 - 300mm CCFL
* 12V inverter
* Sound Activated module
* Square end caps
* 4-Pin Molex power connector
* Velcro tape (for inverter & end caps)
General Observations
There are a few differences between each set's of cathodes.
Each cathode is placed in an acrylic housing for protection,
the housing differs slightly. The single colored cathodes housing
is quite slim, and clear. The housing on the multi-colored ones
are thicker than the other ones, and have straight white lines
running the length of the housing. Also on the multi colored
ones there is a piece of plastic which is about 5/6 the length
of the cathode, wrapped around it.
The inverter on the single colored cathode is
wired directly to the cathode and can only work for one cathode.
The multi-colored cathode's inverter is a dual inverter which
means that 2 cathodes can be connected to it at the same time.
The multi colored cathode has a sound activated
module connected to it, which is a very nice feature. It also
has the ability to connect another inverter to it, so you can
say it is a Dual Inverter Sound Activated Module.
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