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Smart stripless power solution?
gonzobrian:
Is there a reason people don't use this as a smart stripless solution to powering there game cabs?
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=131+0430
daeven:
Sounds great. Too bad most modern ATX power supplies don't have the outlet for this cable.
SteveJ34:
If all you have to power is a monitor, that would be one approach assuming you have a power supply with an auxilary power connector.
Couple of reasons why most end up using a strip or some other method of multiple outlets....
a. most ATX power supplies with auxilary power connectors are "always hot" meaning, they are always on even when power to the motherboard is not
b. there are often situations where you need to power something more than just the pc and monitor, ie: marquee light, speakers, etc
gonzobrian:
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Couple of
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krick:
--- Quote from: daeven on November 24, 2004, 12:04:05 am ---Sounds great.
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