Why not external power bricks for desktop PC?

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?

<me@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.

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

peter

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<me@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?

"peter" <peter@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

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@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?

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@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.
>
> --
> --DaveW
>
>
> <me@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?
>
>

<me@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.

"DaveW" <radiation@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!!