Power for pc from desk, suggestions?

[josh42666]

I've always wanted this creative idea(slowly getting there) of having my pc not near the desk like linus got in his videos and wanted a cool switch to turn the pc on.

 

Ive tried one switch not sure if its the correct one.

 

If anyone could recommend a switch or type of switch to search for, also some tips if any.

[Moonzy]

set the bios to auto turn on when power is received

then switch on your computer with the switch on the wall or extension cord

 

done `-`

[josh42666]

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

set the bios to auto turn on when power is received

then switch on your computer with the switch on the wall or extension cord

 

done `-`

Thanks, do you have any idea of a pressure switch i can get my hands on? 

 

This will be my alternative since its a good idea

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, josh42666 said:

any idea of a pressure switch i can get my hands on?

i dont even know whats that lmao

 

how bout you just extend the power button cord and place this on your desk

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it'll look cool i guess

[josh42666]

Just now, Moonzy said:

i dont even know whats that lmao

 

how bout you just extend the power button cord and place this on your desk

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it'll look cool i guess

Thats what i have done originally, but i want a better switch thats what my intentions are.I just dont know where i could find these switches since i have tried a couple of websites without luck.

 

Pressure switch is pretty much the ones you got on your case, its pressure activated. 

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, josh42666 said:

Pressure switch is pretty much the ones you got on your case

what ive got on my case (the N450) is a push button lol

and its been working fine

 

these

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[paddy-stone]

Why not just set the BIOS to wake from USB?

 

I have mine set to this so that my wireless mouse/keyboard can wake my PC.

[Scheer]

What you want is called a momentary switch, then just run two wires from it to your computer.

 

 

Depending on how far you want to go, there are a few pre-made options for you that will also give you USB ports. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014U93JEA/

[Alice in game]

Any switch would work. I got some random switch (momentary like Scheer said) and used it on my custom from panel.

To hook it to the motherboard, you need the connector, so the easiest thing to do is to salvage a piece of cable that have the connector. After that it's just a question of soldering the wire and the switch.