How to include RGB lighting in gamer setup

We'll show you the power of RGB LED! He is the one who will bring your space dedicated to games to life. So if you have plans to do streams or want to improve the scenario for those who already accompany you, come and learn about the various ways to include RGB lighting in gamer setup!

Lighting in the gamer setup

The vast majority of game and pop culture lovers take their passions as a way of life. So it's no surprise that such a community came up with a decorative concept: the fourth gamer. In addition to items like action figures, posters and favorite consoless, lighting is one of the protagonists in this environment. That's because it will give life and even immersion to the place. 

And the community's favorite “lights”, as you can see on Pinterest and streams of the biggest names in the gamer world, are blue, purple and pink. There are also those who apply a lot of green and red. 

In the image above, the power that creative and well-structured lighting grants to the place is remarkable. By mixing tones and shapes, the versatility of a led tape can be used depending on the theme or stage of the game. For example, blue can be triggered in the midst of a predominantly water scenario or, if fire is in evidence, red will be the request. So it's worth investing in the concept. 

Unlike most environments, natural lighting is dispensable and even avoided here. The star must be the RGB LED! 

What is RGB LED?

Before showing you how and where to install these equipments, it is necessary to know better the RGB LED in order to understand its importance for the Gamer setup lighting. 

Unlike ordinary single-color LED, RGB displays the colors red (R), green (G) e blue (B), which together can form all other colors, such as lilac and orange, with the exception of white. Thus, it is possible to decorate your scenery in a monochromatic or multicolored way with the use of lamps and RGB LED strips.

How to use LED in decoration?

The more lights, the better! So, know that there are several accessories to complement the ribbons and RGB lamps, such as light panels and lamps. Another thing that is extremely important is to put the PC or console as the center of the environment. In this way, all lights and objects must place it as the main station in the area. There are exceptions, of course. Take a look at the example below, which uses multiple consoles around the main object – the television, which is highlighted by the glow of the RGB LED.

Well, assume that lighting serves to highlight what needs to be noticed. Therefore, it is interesting to install the RGB items near and around electronics: PC, console and monitors. Here, a good idea is the LED bars, installed behind the screens or just placed next to the monitor to reflect its light on the wall. They are the ones who will create the main colors.

Of brand ZHIXIA, kit with two smart light bars plays this role of adding color depth to the setup, creating an impressive look. The coolest thing is that there are several scene modes to choose from to achieve the ideal atmosphere. Each of them displays different colors and lighting effects, so you can switch until you're satisfied.

Installing this type of equipment is quite easy. You can attach the smart light to the back of your TV or computer with the help of those double-sided stickers, or use the bracket that comes with the kit to place them on the side or behind the screen. The ZHIXIA model sells for R$265,92 at Amazon. 

Niches and shelves can also receive lamps and luminaires to brighten the action figures or books. The tapes go well behind the TV panel, ceiling and walls, especially in the corners to create a sense of depth.  

Available for less than R$56,10 at Amazon, LED Touch luminaire with sound box is a great example of lighting to include in the setup gamer. With long-lasting battery, it has lighting and regulation of light intensity by touch. Good and cheap!

It is worth reinforcing the smart appliances as great allies when leaving the environment with your face. a lamp smart on the ceiling, for example, can provide both common and gamer lighting for different moments, with the advantage of controlling everything directly from the cell phone.

Among the options, the price ranges from the basic and generic R$40 to the highly technological ones, full of features, which cost R$300 on average. In order not to make a mistake when choosing, always pay attention to the reviews of other customers on the product page. 

How to install LED in the bedroom? 

1. To have powerful lighting in rooms of common proportion, two LED strips, a colored lamp e two RGB light fixtures should be enough. 

2. If you have shelves, the tip is to start applying a LED strip 5050, one of the most powerful, just below it, where the shelf and the wall meet. It is nice to look for waterproof models and with a good variety of colors, to avoid accidents and infiltrations, in addition to having several colors available. At Amazon, smart models cost around R$100. 

3. To install, check where the LED strip goes exactly, to cut the length needed for the location, as it comes on a roll. Then just make the cut between the modules. Rest assured, the models indicate where this rupture can occur. Most come with tape on the back, but if that's not your case, one of those double-sided rollers is the solution. 

Accessories with RGB LED

Mousepads, keyboards and mice can also have LED RGB, it saw? The PC gaming accessories market offers a full menu of monochrome and multicolored items that give an amazing visual effect to the game. setup. 

O mousepad it costs R$89, then to complete it, you can add a colored gaming mouse for R$55,40, all available on Amazon. Even if little by little, it is possible to create a space for games that is beautiful and cheap.

Another idea is to invest in themed lamps, whether of characters or even your favorite console. The Playstation one can be found at Amazon for R$193,68.

Ah, don't leave the environment without support lights, see? It is common to spend hours on end staring at the screen, so the eyes need comfort and security with extra lights in case the dear “lights” fail. 

So, did you like our tips to have the best gaming experience possible, with all the immersion and personality that having the led in the decoration is able to provide? Share with that friend who needs a light to start his gamer room project, and watch our special video on the topic:

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