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submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

I have an MSI MAG x870e Tomahawk WiFi mobo, and the temperature LED is just, like, SO bright.

I don't see an obvious way of changing its brightness or turning it off in the BIOS, so I'm thinking of cutting a 1"x0.5" rectangle of ND-8 photo gel and electrical taping it to the light.

Anyone know of a better way?

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[-] [email protected] 22 points 3 days ago

I usually just push a sharpie against the offending light. Still visible so I can see it if need be but not much brighter than that.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

That worked like a charm, thanks!

[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago
[-] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago

Don't overthink it. Masking tape works wonders.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Two good ideas in one thread? Fuckin nuts!

[-] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

What about this: Sharpie... on the masking tape.

Your face right now:

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Also double check for on off switches. I have found on MSI and ASROCK hardware they have an undocumented led powerswitch hidden somewhere on them sometimes.

[-] [email protected] -3 points 3 days ago

Why do you even need to see that light? I chose a solid metal case, simple as. Noise dampened, protects against electromagnetic interference and isn't prone to spontaneously exploding as many glass cases are.

this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2025
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