Cold Cathodes Or Tracer Memory?

[xbadwolfx]

Ok, so heres the deal. I think my PC is pretty dull and I want to make it look cooler. I currently have 2GB Ram (Windows XP) and I was considering buying either 2x Cold Cathode Kits or 2GB of Tracer Memory.

The only problem is that I am not sure how I will set up the cathodes (where I would put them to get the most light on the parts). I am pretty limited in space with my case.

I was thinking of placing 1x 4inch cathode on the top of the case and placing 2x 12 inch cathodes on the bottom and middle.


Either that or I will just buy 2x 1GB Tracer Memory Sticks.


Give me some advice. I do not have money for both.

Cathodes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811994001

Tracer Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148076

 

[Kornowski]

Go for the cathodes, without a doubt! You only really need two 12" ones too, Here's mine, I have two 12" green cathodes;

 

[UriA702]

xbadwoldx- you do know your cpu fan is facing the wrong way right? it should be faced half a turn counter clockwise, so that the air being blow through the heatsink will go out the back of the case.

 

[Ramodkk]

You're trying to compare a $6 product with a $60 one. Save and buy both. The Tracers alone are not gonna light 1/4 the potential the cathodes do. So if you just want to make it cooler, get the cathodes.

 

[xbadwolfx]

xbadwoldx- you do know your cpu fan is facing the wrong way right? it should be faced half a turn counter clockwise, so that the air being blow through the heatsink will go out the back of the case.

There is not enough room to turn it.
If I turn it, it will be rubbing up against the back of the case.

I have the Artic Cooler Feezer 7 Pro, its a beast.

 

[oscaryu1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

 

[voyagerfan99]

I'd go with the cathode.

 

[UriA702]

I have the same case and same heatsink and it fits fine in my case?

 

[UriA702]

 

[voyagerfan99]

I have the same case and same heatsink and it fits fine in my case?

It looks to me like he has a memory stick in the way.

 

[oscaryu1]

It looks to me like he has a memory stick in the way.

Heh, look closely at the picture. Notice how close the heatsink is to the memory.

 

[UriA702]

actually there is about 2 inches of clearance, if you look closely you will see where the heatsink ends and where the fan starts, the fan round about about 1 inch on top of the memory module, i will take a picture from another angle and post it tomorrow