I have seen many older computers with a "power center" under the monitor - approximately 1.5 inches high, with a row of lighted rocker switches on the front and outlets on the back. Usually labeled MASTER, COMPUTER, MONITOR, PRINTER, AUX 1, AUX 2. I also have a pushbutton version made by "Hughes".

You could also use two power strips - one for ALWAYS ON, and the other for SWITCHED, simply using the switch on the second one for your OCD.

There are also power strips available with a few unswitched outlets and (usually more) switched ones.

If you do elect to build something... put all of the actual electrical devices in metal boxes, and there are cable clamps actually intended for SO cable, which you should use for your power input cord. Do not use "romex clamps".

As far as the switches being located remotely from the outlets... Unless you're planning on a LOT of individual conductors through a piece of flexible conduit, you're probably looking at some sort of low-voltage remote switching, which will probably end up involving relays. I would want to know that you have some electronics (as opposed to electrical - there is a difference) background before commenting any further on this.

Batteries died on my UPS for probably the third time that fed my modem_router & wifi_AP. ups was 15 yrs old now about, probably not worth replacing batteries,, locally 2x $25 each,, ouch. 12 pack cost me last time online maybe 8 dollars each delivered, have several ups that can use the same batteries.

So anyways I was cheap and stuck modem_router and wifi_ap on a small older tripp lite 'ratching constant volt transformer/surge protector. Summer storms are here starting in the evenings and I hear that ratchet on brown outs and still lose internet connection it seems like with each storm,, online offline for the power blinks several time,, many ratchet clacky clacks too. Suddenly I really missing that ups that has kept me constantly online.

I'm gonna have to go shopping for a tiny ups for those two guys again. Be nice to find small cheap ones with the 5yr sla batteries.

You might consider that too while youre in the rewire mode.

Here is an example of what Pharkus is talking about. I think you could arrange a couple of those to do what you need.

http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtSeriesID=77&EID=15055&txtModelID=2636

Pharkus and Sparky,

Thanks for the suggestion, I haven't seen one of those things in years and forgot completely about them.

It think that and a couple of regular power strips might just do the job!