Hooking up basic WS2801 string

fungus:
Note that strings like this can require a surprising amount of current. If you switch all LEDs on simultaneously that's 6030.02 = 3.6 Amps. You need at least a 4 Amp power supply, preferably 6 Amps or more if you plan to switch it on for hours at a time (although you probably won't have it all white very often in practice so 5-6 Amps is probably OK).

Hmm. This map will have about 50 LED to be exact and I plan to keep them at a solid color to indicate account status. Ideally I could leave this plugged in forever, but if I need to switch out off I can. You said I need 5-6 Amps, does that mean the v5 won't do it?