{"product":{"product_id":"B006LW2NJM","title":"econoLED 12V Flexible SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip Lights, LED Tape, Multi-Colors, 300 LEDs, Non-Waterproof, Light Strips, Color Changing, Pack of 16.4ft/5m Strips","price":"11.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EwpgYZn8L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM"},"comments":[{"body":"Everyone's telling you to use addressable LEDs, because that's all they know how to do apparently.\r\n\r\nA better solution would be to buy some RGB non-addressable strips, which you can cut at practically any length, and then wire those up to emit the color of light you want. Red, Green, Blue are the easiest, but you can also easily mix those to get other colors... Yellow, Cyan, Purple, White, etc..\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/econoLED-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM","subreddit_name":"led","author":"esp32_ftw"},{"body":"thanks! \r\n\r\nSo if i wanted to connect these to the RGB header, I'd just plug the female end into the motherboard?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/econoLED-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM\r\n\r\nit says they're 12v so I'm guessing i can just plug in the strip directly to the motherboard?","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"AceOfPilotsGG"},{"body":"Does you mobo have RGB headers on it? If it does then I can totally recommend [econoLED 12V Flexible SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SB9YAbVRB652N) but you’ll need some tape to hold them in places probably.\r\n\r\nAlso, rgb can be expensive in the form of an AIO and trident Z ram and fans and stuff","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"AbysmalVixen"},{"body":"What kind of led header does it have on it? A pic of you can would help immensely.\r\n\r\nEdit: I think I found a good pic. Looks like [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cht4AbJMDG2SP) will work. I use them on my rig that has the same header for leds but my board is asus so software may work differently.","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"AbysmalVixen"},{"body":"Well you might’ve just convinced me to do that!\r\n\r\n~~Any recommendations on a good set for a good price? I really only need 12 ft.~~\r\n\r\nEdit: I've just placed an order for these https://smile.amazon.com/econoLED-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1518055804\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=led+strip+lights+rgb","subreddit_name":"Hue","author":"htsu"},{"body":"just buy the typical [16 foot spool off Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/econoLED-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM) for like 10 bucks.. cut it to your own length (2 meters probably max supported on an RGB header), plug it into the RGB header.","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"Crimtide"},{"body":"If your motherboard has headers for them, like an Asus with Aura, then they'll work. If you have the headers, I'd go for a spool of [RGB 5050 type LED strips.](https://www.amazon.com/econoLED-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1517631520\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=5050+rgb+led+strip) You can get one that's like 25 feet for 10 bucks or so, and just cut to size. You may need some of the connectors which are also cheap. The spools usually have 2 connectors, one on each end.","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"meunbear"},{"body":"[What about these ones?](http://www.amazon.com/Econoled-Flexible-Multi-colors-Non-waterproof-Changing/dp/B006LW2NJM?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;ref_=redir_mobile_desktop\u0026amp;ref_=yo_ii_img)\r\n\r\nEdit: For clarity, these are some I have lying around the house","subreddit_name":"SpaceBuckets","author":"SpaceBucketThrowaway"},{"body":"I was going to make a thread about this, but I have an led strip that has (from left to right) GRB+\r\n\r\nIs this what I would need to control the color? Right now I've got then hooked up to a 12v 1a power supply with it positive soldered to blue. Would I need something like this to dim them/modify the colors? \r\n\r\nIt's this strip: EconoLed 5M Non-Waterproof 5050 SMD 300 LED Strip Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_cAEWwbBCW0Z85","subreddit_name":"raspberry_pi","author":"hofnbricl"},{"body":"econoLED 12V Flexible SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip Lights, LED Tape, Multi-colors, 300 LEDs, Non-waterproof, Light Strips, Color Changing, Pack of 16.4ft/5m Strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf\r\n\r\nThese here hooked up with these Wi-Fi controllers for voice control \r\n\r\nOittm Smart Wifi LED Light Strip Controller AC 12V/2A Wireless RGB Lightstrip Controller with Color Dimmable and Timing Function, Works with Amazon Al https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756RZ8SL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_XP1cruHmUnrga\r\n\r\nThat way I don't have to turn on each individual light one by one \r\nI just say \"Alexa turn on bedroom\" and all the lights come on ","subreddit_name":"battlestations","author":"Wait_o"},{"body":"I use the conoLED 12V Flexible SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip (aka the generic Amazon LED Strip): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LW2NJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"battlestations","author":"DGPantherX"},{"body":"I think it's more cost effective to go with a Ryzen 5 1600 + B350 motherboard. It'll have no problems with 1080p / 60 FPS and has a longer potential upgrade path. You can take the $100 saved and put it toward 2x8GB DDR4-2800+ RAM or change out your single stick for 2x4GB sticks of RAM and pocket the difference.\r\n\r\nPersonally, I wouldn't really bother spending that much money on RGB fans for the case. I'd rather get a roll of 5050 LED strips on Amazon and plug it into the motherboard. I got several meters for under $10 and a pack of solderless connecters for under $10 and was able to light up my case and my wifes case with lots left over. Just make sure you get a board with a couple RGB headers, and you'd be good to go.\r\n\r\nEDIT:\r\n\r\n* [Roll of 5050 LEDs](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM)\r\n* [Solderless Connectors](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DM7GP9C)","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"mattinm"},{"body":"The Amazon link page seems to be down, but you can use any 4 pin rgb led strips \r\n\r\neconoLED 12V Flexible SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip Lights, LED Tape, Multi-colors, 300 LEDs, Non-waterproof, Light Strips, Color Changing, Pack of 16.4ft/5m Strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf\r\n\r\nMine are connected to these Wi-Fi controllers here \r\n\r\nOittm Smart Wifi LED Light Strip Controller AC 12V/2A Wireless RGB Lightstrip Controller with Color Dimmable and Timing Function, Works with Amazon Al https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756RZ8SL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_XP1cruHmUnrga\r\n\r\nWhich allows me to control them via Alexa,siri,or Google assistant 👍","subreddit_name":"battlestations","author":"Wait_o"},{"body":"According to the [Amazon page for the lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LW2NJM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AGJKRJ5V61VPC\u0026amp;psc=1) - the lights are 12v.  I think i was confusing myself between using a relay switch and not using a relay switch.\r\n\r\nAccording to the [documentation here](http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Home-Automation-Control-lights-comput/) the 5v is for the relay switch, not the lights.\r\n\r\nThis is why i need to talk this out with people who know more than I do.","subreddit_name":"raspberry_pi","author":"brambo23"},{"body":"12 volt rgb leds\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LW2NJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_kukSFbNATC9DK","subreddit_name":"watercooling","author":"spider2k"}]}