What Size LEDS Are in a 120mm case fan?

GMunroe998 · 15-August-08, 10:47 PM

Well the title says it all. My fiance wants to go with sort of a pink theme and that means replacing the LEDs in the case fans with some pink ones I found on www.superbrightleds.com. I'm just not sure whether they are 5mm or 3mm. Anyone know or have done this sort of thing before? Thanks

piscikeeper · 16-August-08, 07:43 AM

i've seen 3 and 5 both used, along with the smt type.it just depends on the manufacturer.on the safe side, 3mm would be a good bet.if the holes are 5mm, a little hot glue for filler works wonders.

Lokie · 16-August-08, 10:58 AM

I could have sworen I posted this for you, but those on that website are 5mm. The norm for 120mm fans is 5mm but 3mm have been used, why? I have no idea. 5mm LEDs tend to be brighter depending on the color.

Let me check with Twizted, we might still have some pink LED's left over from the "Case of Hope" project.

15-August-08, 10:47 PM		#1 (permalink)
GMunroe998 Apex Techie Lite	What Size LEDS Are in a 120mm case fan? Well the title says it all. My fiance wants to go with sort of a pink theme and that means replacing the LEDs in the case fans with some pink ones I found on www.superbrightleds.com. I'm just not sure whether they are 5mm or 3mm. Anyone know or have done this sort of thing before? Thanks

16-August-08, 07:43 AM		#2 (permalink)
piscikeeper Apex Tech Fanatic	Re: What Size LEDS Are in a 120mm case fan? i've seen 3 and 5 both used, along with the smt type.it just depends on the manufacturer.on the safe side, 3mm would be a good bet.if the holes are 5mm, a little hot glue for filler works wonders.

16-August-08, 10:58 AM		#3 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Re: What Size LEDS Are in a 120mm case fan? I could have sworen I posted this for you, but those on that website are 5mm. The norm for 120mm fans is 5mm but 3mm have been used, why? I have no idea. 5mm LEDs tend to be brighter depending on the color. Let me check with Twizted, we might still have some pink LED's left over from the "Case of Hope" project.

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