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Last edited by linnemeyerhere; 28 Sep 2014 at 23:44.
I see what you mean about the SoundBlaster.. That's some pretty intense light for a soundcard! Looks sweet above the GPU though, definitely a good move.
As for the disco light show, I recently went on a mission to un-light my system. I had one red 120mm fan at the back, two 200mm white/blue (stock Corsair 600T fans), a green 110mm in my Zalman, pulsing blue lights on my two KFA2s and bright blue LEDs on my motherboard (like yours has). Simply changing out the fans for non-LED and disabling my motherboard power phase status lights has made a whole world of difference! I do still wish I could ditch the CPU and GPU cooler lights though, since now they're the only ones left..
Lighting is a delicate balance and unfortunately one which I'm not balancing well at the moment. Good news is where the case sits its really not about looking inside.
I've used for my Sound Blaster Z, "Deep Dyed Polyester Color Filters", gels in Neutral (ND Filters) ones.
Here an example: GAM WindowGrip creates new possibilities for solving color correction and intensity problems of sunlight coming through a window : Lighting Equipment For Architectural, Specialty & Theatrical Effects
The example link shows great sheets but you can find those in tiny sheets.
I've wrapped onto the two red leds to dim them...Ain't broke any Disco party yet??
Good idea or maybe next time I'm in the case I can open up the card and as mentioned before take some black enamel and just paint a coat or two on the lens?
If you handy with a soldering iron they are regular LED's rather than surface mounted ones you could simply unsolder one end and reduce the load on the sub station......
This will void the warranty....
Another thing i have done (on other parts) is the use of a high quality Black matte vinyl cut to the round sized windows diameter, so it can be removed at anytime.
You can also cut a black colored tray for open side (where is the front panel Audio header) at the same dimension.
Oh my new Samsung 840 Pro 128 gb ssd just arrived not bad for $84.00 + .98 shipping and taxes ouch 9%. Didn't really need it but looks like I'll do some swapping around soon.