Balance the two Aurora light runs before adding more case lighting

A case that looked genuinely underlit before can end up feeling crowded surprisingly fast once a two-shell kit goes in. AsiaHorse's Aurora ARGB cover kit adds a real amount of lighting in one go - two full spans crossing the case interior - and it's worth living with that change before reaching straight for the next fan or strip on top of it.

Quick Answer

Two lit cable spans, carrying 81 addressable LEDs on the board cover and 80 on the graphics cover, is a genuinely significant addition to a build's overall lighting. Living with that first, before adding further lighting on top, gives a more honest read on whether more is actually needed. A case that looked sparse beforehand can already feel sufficiently lit once 161 LEDs are running across two runs at once.

🔢 How much light does the R699 kit actually add?

Two full spans of cable, carrying a combined 161 addressable LEDs between them, both styled as individually glowing strands rather than a solid block of colour. That's a meaningful jump for a single purchase, especially in a build that hasn't had much lighting up to this point.

⏸️ Why is waiting before adding more worth doing?

Because the covers genuinely change how the whole interior reads, and what looked underlit before they went in may already be sufficient once they're running. Judging that fairly takes actually seeing the build with the covers fitted, rather than assuming more is automatically needed based on how it looked before.

➕ What typically gets added next, if anything does?

Fans or strips, most commonly - both of which introduce further lit elements that end up competing with the two spans for the same visual attention, rather than automatically adding to a coherent overall look.

🖤 Does the shell colour affect how quickly a build feels "enough"?

It does. Black keeps the unlit baseline genuinely quiet, so the visual jump once the lighting comes on is considerably larger than it would be with a white shell - meaning a black kit alone might already deliver more of a change than a white one would, purely because of the contrast against the starting point.

🌗 How long is genuinely worth waiting before deciding?

Long enough to see the build under both daylight and evening lighting conditions, since the same case can read quite differently depending on ambient light - what feels understated in a bright room during the day might read as plenty once the lights are off in the evening.

🔅 Is reducing brightness an alternative to removing lighting altogether?

Yes - whatever lighting software the motherboard provides controls the strands directly, so lowering overall brightness is a genuine alternative to physically removing an element if the balance feels slightly too busy rather than fundamentally wrong.

🛑 Is two spans a common stopping point for a lot of builds?

For a good number, yes - the two runs already cross a meaningful part of the interior, giving the lighting a structure to sit within rather than feeling scattered, which is often enough on its own without needing to layer anything further on top. Builds that do end up wanting more tend to add it gradually, one component at a time, rather than all at once - which also makes it easier to stop as soon as the balance feels right rather than committing to a full lighting overhaul from the start.

Before adding anything further, Evetech's case lighting range is worth a look, and the cable management accessories help keep the two existing spans looking tidy regardless of what comes next.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much light does the kit add in total?

Two lit spans, carrying 81 LEDs in the board cover and 80 in the graphics cover, both styled as individually glowing strands.

Why is it worth waiting before adding more lighting?

Because the covers change the balance of the whole interior, and what looked sparse beforehand may already be sufficient afterwards.

What tends to get added next if a build still feels underlit?

Fans or strips most commonly, both of which introduce further lit elements that compete with the two spans for attention.

Does shell colour affect how large the change feels?

Yes - black keeps the unlit baseline quiet, so the change when lighting comes on is considerably larger than with a white shell.

How long is genuinely worth waiting before deciding on more?

Long enough to see the build in both daylight and evening conditions, since lighting reads quite differently in each.

Can brightness be reduced instead of removing lighting entirely?

Yes - the board's lighting software controls the strands, so lowering brightness is a real alternative to physically removing an element.

Is two spans commonly enough for most builds?

For many it is, since the runs already cross a meaningful part of the interior and give the lighting a structure to sit within.