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How long can the power button's wires be?

gregulator

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Are there any restrictions to how long the wires can be going to the momentary switch that an ATX PS needs? Also, do the wires need to be twisted pair? I am asking because I want to run a switch about 15 feet away from the actual motherboard. Thanks.
 

Elledan

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15 feet == 4.567 meter.

DC current can easily travel 100+ meters without a serious decrease in strength of the signal.