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pipeme:
Hi guys,

I would like to connect a marquee light to my PC's power supply, so when I switch my PC on, the marquee light comes on too.

Is there any special thing I need to do?

Which cables of the power supply do I use out of the usual red, yellow and black?

Thanks ???

JustMichael:
You don't.  A marquee will require 110V AC.  Simply put you will need a way to switch the ac power on and off.

Johnny the MAMEr:
If you go to this site

http://www.pennsauken.net/tech_beta/pursglove/

you can find out how to get 12 volts out of the computer power supply (pretty easy) . Now all you need to do is rig up some array of 12 volt bulbs inside  your marquee area and wire it all up. Could you use some type of automotive tailight bulbs? Hmmmmmm, might be worth investigating.  

I have only used the computer to power the coin slot lights in my cabinet so far.  

pipeme:
Thanks! ;D

I am gonna buy the bulbs today!

Thenasty:
I tried the AUtomotive light bulb (the small ones for reverse light) and I put 2 in there and still not bright enought. It is easier to get a light fixture in Home Depot and a regular light bulb and you are all done....The price you gonna pay for those automotive bulb, just add a little more and you be happyyou went the right way.

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