Why Do We Need This in a Computer

[BraveSirRobbin]

Is it just me or does it seem this idea is even more ridiculous than PC cooling Fans with LED's on them and "Neon" lights for the inside of your PC case:


Memory With Flashing LED's

Man, people are always thinking of ways to waste power supply wattage from a computer these days.

Maybe I am starting to show my age (i.e. cranky)

 

[Rupp]

I couldn't see them for the dust in my system. Plus I would have to go up stairs and into the closet to see it.

 

[smee]

I don't remember the brand, but there are memory "sticks" with more than just a few LEDs. They have complete bargraphs and numerical readouts. Maybe those are worth going into the closet to see.

 

[PaulH]

Two words:

BOYS TOYS

 

[electron]

my boss bought a few of those to upgrade our systems at work, it looks like they were cheaper than some of the other chips the store carried. They look stupid , and they barely fit in the slots because they are so thick.

 

[JohnBullard]

I think they are made for Gamers, those guys that buy the clear Lexan computer cases.

IF you were into buying clear computer cases, then I guess you would need to have some "sparkles" twinkling inside so you would know that your computer was doing something

 

[Treetop]

 

[JohnBullard]

Yeah Treetop,

That's what I meant! Lots of "sparkles", so the computer must be working?

 

[electron]

that picture reminds me of the days when I walked through Amsterdam I plan on using SOME neon lighting in my structured wiring panel since I have a plexi door for it now, but won't go that far lol.

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

That's what I meant! Lots of "sparkles", so the computer must be working?

BSR Taps on the Microphone... "Is this thing ON?!?!"

 

[JohnWPB]

BSR Taps on the Microphone... "Is this thing ON?!?!"

Computer Response: "I have turned on the kitchen light."

 

[Rupp]

That's funny John ...

 

[Skibum]

BSR Taps on the Microphone... "Is this thing ON?!?!"

Computer Response: "I have turned on the kitchen light."

10....

 

[Bruce L]

"Shall I call a Klingon" ?
NO
"cancelled"

 

[huggy59]

I recently ordered new cases for the new PCs I built, and they came with a light show built into the front of them... They have a piece of plastic that rises up the front of the case, and at the bottom there is a 3- or 4-LED module that just sequences and changes colors over and over.

If I wanted to look at it for a minute or two it's nice, but other than that, it's actually annoying. I guess it's really a gimmick for the stores to run to draw attention to the systems. Maybe some day I'll hook up a switch to use them under computer control as an indicator, like email's in or vmail message waiting or something... but for now they are all unplugged.