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Jkawch:

I used a Vanguard 400W Zion Power Supply for my computer. This option is a little pricey, but its a GREAT ps, comes with the AC outlet that only powers on once the computer is switched on, and has extra long molex connectors. Its like its made for the cab building purpose.

On a side note...does anyone know of a good place to find "neat" switches or Power on/off buttons?? Hopefully something like a computer power button (where its just a one press clicker) and it would be nice if it illuminates or something.

JKawch

Chris:

I installed a relay like Hoagie's directly into a powerstrip, but at the time the SmartStrips hadn't come out yet.  I had the powerstrip already, and I salvaged the PC cord receptacle for the cabinet from a dead power supply, so all I had to pay for was the relay and its socket.  If I were doing it today and didn't already have a powerstrip, I'd probably use a SmartStrip.  That Power Minder looks great, though... might be an even better solution.

--Chris

Hoagie_one:


--- Quote from: Bgnome on October 06, 2004, 02:39:35 pm ---
--- Quote from: Hoagie_one on October 06, 2004, 12:43:33 pm ---Relay = $8
outlet+casing = $1.5
Wire\molex splitter = $2

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thats not much of a price difference from the mini power minder..
i like my craftsman automatic power switch because it doesnt require any molex or usb connectors and its ~$10 cheaper than a smartstrip.

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Mini power minder wasnt available at the time, The craftsman one requires an extension cord and the smart strips are $30.



--- Quote from: Popcorrin on October 06, 2004, 02:00:19 pm ---I've used the same thing as Hoagie and it works great.  You might want to add in the cost of powerstrip also.

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Didnt need a power strip on this application, just used a spliter on the inside of the bartop cab

dmish82:

the powerminder looks a lot less expensive($15.99 VS $29.99 for the smartstrip) but the powerminder's cheapsest shipping option is $6, while the smartstrips are running free shipping, making the price $22 VS $30 now. So now if you are connecting more than one extra device along w/ your computer, you'll need another power strip ($5-10). So if you have an extra powerstrip handy then the powerminder can save you $8, otherwise you can get an all in one solution by buying the smartstrip and have once piece instead of two.

Hoagie_one:

to be honest, i dont like the idea of the smartstrip deciding when to turn my power on.  the Relay design always works if your pc powers up, same as the one from Think geek.  Just apeals to me more.

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