Desktop Computer Power Distribution to Co-located Peripherals

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Inside the cabinet of a typical desktop computer there is an SMPS - Switch Mode Power Supply module that converts the mains power supply to the needs of the different units inside the computer.  This SMPS module itself can supply power to devices that are not compatible with thunderbolt and USB-type c interfaces.

In addition the cabinet of the desktop computer can be modified to have  multiple mains sockets for mains power supply to the high power peripherals like printers, 3D printers, projectors, adjacent computers etc and dc power socket for low power devices.  This eliminates the need for separate multi plug point extension board and adaptors for the peripherals. In this concept, the consumer's cost for the desktop computer is less than the present cost of a desktop computer environment.

In many parts of the world separate Uninterrupted Power Supply(UPS) and battery module is used to for backup time, in the event of mains power failure. Having  a small Lithium Ion or other type of battery built inside the cabinet, eliminates the need for external UPS, external battery module while increasing reliability during power failure. The following is a sample image of Desktop computer with additional AC, DC power sockets.

Desktop Cabinet with Additional AC, DC power sockets

These and other modifications will yield the use of desktop computer environment with minimum power cables,  in addition to saving manufacturing cost and consumer buying cost.