UV Lights [Pros & Cons?]

[blade52x]

Ok, so I've got a bunch of UV reactant stuff in my case.

All my PSU cables are UV reactant (Ultra X2 Connect), and I have new UV reactant IDE and FDD round cables on the way (to improve airflow).

What are the advantages and disadvantages if any from setting up UV lights in the computer case? (and can anyone recommend some good ones?)

 

[MasterShredder]

Advantage: It looks pretty cool... but make sure you put a toggle switch on it for when you're not around.

Disadvantage: Umm.. the UV tubes can burn out after 1000 or so hours of use

 

[Nettwerk]

It makes the computer faster

 

[blade52x]

It makes the computer faster

I already bought an E6600 to cover speed

Seriously though, I am not familiar with uv/cold cathode lighting at all. I looked through Newegg and they all get around 60% [rating of 5], which made me ask these questions. Had they been 75%+ then I wouldn't be asking.

I don't know if I want them now if they burn out after 1000 hours :[

 

[SarverSystems]

They don't burn out. They slowly fade out, taking YEARS to be dim enough to notice a considerable drop in light output. By then, you'll have replaced all of your hardware and moved on to some other color anyways.

As mentioned above, put a switch on them so you can turn them off when not needed.

 

[jbrukardt]

SarvarSystems, ever have any luck with those dark green CCFLs you said you could make?

 

[SarverSystems]

Ummm, wasn't I waiting on you for something?

I remembered them taking a little longer than usual, but I don't remember where we left off.

PM me, so we don't hijack this thread.