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    Short power supply cable solutions or workarounds?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by stratman71, Feb 17, 2017.

  1. stratman71

    stratman71 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Using the Delta 330 watt 4pin power supply with the GT73VR, and that itty bitty DC side cable is my only complaint. I understand it is that way to reduce voltage drop and noise, but my question is :
    For a couch gamer, how have you worked around this issue? I am intetested if most people just throw the brick next to them and deal with it, or if anyone has gotten creative and built it into a custom lapdesk or foot warmer...


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    Yes, you just need to keep the brick elevated so that you have more slack so that that the adapter isn't falling out because it's stretched to the max. Do have a foot rest or little stand to set the brick on?
     
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    I've been keeping it on a 16"x16" end table but always end up laying my lapdesk on it when i get up from my gaming position on the recliner. ( I never used to have this problem when I hdmi'd to the tv but wife did not appreciate having to watch Geralt the witcher get it on.)... I think a multilevel end table is my personal best future plan, where i can stash the brick and gamer tools.

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