Extreme red-light PC mod - TechRepublic

Extreme red-light PC mod

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    I appreciate a tastefully lighted PC as much as the next computer mod enthusiast. Unfortunately, some people don’t when enough is enough. This clear-case PC has enough red lights to land small planes.

    Compiled by Bill Detwiler

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  • Empty case with lighted fans and fan controls.

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  • The lighted fans create a cool look.

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  • The backlit fan controls add a nice contrast to the red fans.

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  • With the room lights on, the machine’s lights aren’t overwhelming.

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  • As the room light’s go off, the machine’s red aura intensifies. Just wait until the room goes dark.

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  • Lower side fan and expansion cards

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  • Front fan, aduio jacks, and USB ports

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  • I haven’t seen this many red lights since my trip to Amsterdam.

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  • I can’t decide if Fran37040 is going for a warm or angry red glow.

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  • Is this much red light good for the fish?

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  • I wonder if so much read light makes it difficult to see the monitor?

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  • Passers by will wonder at the mysterious red glow coming from the window.

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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.