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FOUND!: ATX power supply with switched AC accessory outlet!
krick:
Does anybody know where I can purchase an ATX power supply that has a "monitor outlet" on the back?
Back in the day, AT power supplies had a "monitor outlet" and it was switched via the main power switch.
There are some ATX power supplies that also have them but they are wired in parallel to the mains power and are always powered on regardless of the state of the PC. It's essentially just a pass-through so that you don't need to plug two things into your power strip.
Any links to places to purchase one of these elusive beasts will be greatly appreciated.
If I can't find one, I'll have to break out my dremel tool make one. I'd rather just buy it.
Hoagie_one:
yeah, link to these please
krick:
Well, here I go, answering my own post....
Vantec VAN-400B ION 400W Power Supply - $58 (free shipping)
http://www.ajump.com/ajump/product.asp?pf%5Fid=8830013&dept%5Fid=2166
This power supply has an actual AC outlet on the back.
And I'm not positive but I think it switches on and off with the power supply.
Anybody used one of these before?
GCS:
Haven't used one of these before but I can say a few things.
1. Its a Vantec product and they make good quality stuff. I have been using their products for some time w/o issues.
2. Back in the "OLD SCHOOL" days many AT style power supplies were like this and function in the manner you are asking it to do.
Greg
RayB:
Yes, in fact, back in the day I remember VCRs and cable boxes also had these built in, so you could switch the VCR on, and your TV would power up too.
I wonder why they don't anymore? Maybe it's not "safe"??
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