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user57

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:46 am
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Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
and such OUT of the box?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:53 pm
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If you are familiar with how the PSU connects to the components inside the
computer case with its dozen various lengths cables, then you know that your
idea is not feasible.

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<me.TakeThisOut@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
> desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
> and such OUT of the box?

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:01 pm
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<me DeleteThis @privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
> desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
> and such OUT of the box?
>
..
The PSU has a rear exhaust fan (or 2), that helps to keep the
heat out of the box.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:42 pm
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if all you need is an external PSU.....there are a few
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/299

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<me.DeleteThis@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
> desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
> and such OUT of the box?
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:42 pm
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"peter" <peter.DeleteThis@nowhere.net> wrote:

>if all you need is an external PSU.....there are a few
>http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/299
>
>peter

OK thanks

Well I guess my question was a rhetorical one.... one
of "why don't they do this" kind of question
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:10 am
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<me.RemoveThis@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
> desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
> and such OUT of the box?

Absolutely. Check Newegg.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:31 am
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Ah! but it is feasable......all power connectors can have extensions. It
really depends on how "far" out of the case.
Nowadays they even make PSUs that are made to be used outside of the
case...in some instances with a small connector box inside the case but the
main PSU outside.
peter

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"DaveW" <radiation.TakeThisOut@nuclear.org> wrote in message
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> If you are familiar with how the PSU connects to the components inside the
> computer case with its dozen various lengths cables, then you know that
> your idea is not feasible.
>
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> --DaveW
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> <me.TakeThisOut@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:l9mor3pbtetrqo317fh45jas5ss918l6rv@4ax.com...
>> Is it possible to use an external power "brick" for a
>> desktop like a laptop uses in order to keep the heat
>> and such OUT of the box?
>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:32 pm
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"DaveW" <radiation.DeleteThis@nuclear.org> wrote:

>If you are familiar with how the PSU connects to the components inside the
>computer case with its dozen various lengths cables, then you know that your
>idea is not feasible.

Ahh..... I see now

Thanks!!
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