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JP45
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:55 pm   
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ok i was thinkin about how to add more lights to my xbox and i wanted to post on HQ to get some Ideas i got one idea im gonna clear a jewel and then frost it and i got this neon wire that im gonna wrap around it and im wounding if this would look good the neon is gonna be blue

will be posting it on HQ just to show it might sound lame but im just expressin my thoughts and hopefully HQ could help out Smile

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Post Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:25 pm   
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I run a cold cathode ring under my clear jewel. It provides nice even colour and is brighter than LED's etc. Lights the whole box up. You can take a cathode ring from pc fans that have them on, so its nice and cheap too.

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Post Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:29 pm   
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do you got a picture of the ring cuz that sounds interesting and does it fit perfectly around the jewel and if the ring looks good and quick to install then ill put this wire for like underglow lmao

but if you can get me a picture of it that would be nice
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:48 pm   
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Well, this is the cathode I have:
http://www.cheapmod.com/item--Blue-Cold-Cathode-Ring-Light--xbl_ccblue

It fits snug around the outside and as you can see from the little pic, the light distribution is completely even.
It looks even better in person! (so to speak).

Most fans with cathodes are 8cm anyway, which is the exact size to fit snuggly around the jewel hole.

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:43 pm   
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i like that but does this link cheapmods.com ship to USA

it sounds like a great idea but now i need to find one lol if they dont ship in USA

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:56 pm   
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UK sites selling mod bits are actually quire rare and hard to find, so I'm sure if you can find it in the UK, you'll be able to find it in the US.

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:28 pm   
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sometimes US is a pain in the butt lol but i got my jewel cleared today check it out


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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:41 pm   
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NICE, did you polish the top as well? I will posy a picture of mine as soon as i can(about 2 hours)
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:44 pm   
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i used brasso all over it like crazy i looked like a mad Japanese paintin lmao
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You can see my jewel here. It's an Ureal Tournament jewel.

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:11 pm   
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NiCe lovin the skin also ok i was thikin if i cant get a hold of the cathode ring then ill put the wire around it thats only if i frost the jewel

PS did you see my broken jewel please dont ban me for xbox abuse Crying or Very sad Wink

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:14 pm   
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Yeah, guess your paint thinner was a little stronger than you anticipated huh?! EL wire should work just as well, but it tends to come in lengths that may be a little long for your needs.

I suppose you could run it through the entire inside mind. Just remember that both the ring and the EL wire will generate a bit more heat, so cool areas are recommended.

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P.S. As a dedicated Admin, I just had to have the Xbox-HQ skin from decalgirl.com
Looks even better in real life, really good.

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:19 pm   
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yeah my cousin said paint thinner will work just fine but i guess not ill just glue it together and give it to my friend but what are some coolin methods ive upgraded to a 80mm i thik that is right and i got a heat sink but not sure were would be good to hook up and really dont think it would help any lol
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Some people go for the side mounted fans, others cut away some of the plastic at the back for better air flow.

But if you keep it somewhere exposed and in the open, overheating shouldn't be a problem really.

I must say though, I'm considering the side mounted fan option myself. Couple of black fans on each side, fan grill on each. Its just sorting out how to connect them all to the power supply thats the prob.

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:26 pm   
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well i got a spare stock fan that i might mount internally on the side or the back if i get it on the side then ill make it were it blows air in and the fan in the back blows it out but i might just get side mounted fans lol and it sits infront on my HDTV plenty of air moving around the room my aunt wont let me turn my ceillin fan off lmao
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