Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Feb 29th 2016, 3:07 pm
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Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
I have a desktop PC that I would like to bring to the UK... will it work over there? My laptop works fine, but I have no idea if the PC will.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Feb 29th 2016, 3:42 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Look at the specs for the power requirement of the PC, you should be able to find them on-line for the brand of PC you have if they are not printed somewhere on the PC itself. If it says something like 110v - 220v then it will work (frequency doesn't matter in this case, 50Hz or 60Hz)
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If it only works on 110v then you can buy an adapter that will step the voltage down to 110v in the UK
http://www.batteryjunction.com/sestt...BivxoCCP7w_wcB
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If it only works on 110v then you can buy an adapter that will step the voltage down to 110v in the UK
http://www.batteryjunction.com/sestt...BivxoCCP7w_wcB
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Feb 29th 2016, 4:54 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Usually the power supply needs changed out.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:00 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
This is the power supply in the PC: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply - Newegg.com
Buying a new one when I get to the UK and swapping it is not a major problem... but if I can just use a step-down adapter for 12 pounds or so, I would be happy to do that.. are there any risks with that? it is a high-end gaming PC.
Buying a new one when I get to the UK and swapping it is not a major problem... but if I can just use a step-down adapter for 12 pounds or so, I would be happy to do that.. are there any risks with that? it is a high-end gaming PC.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:05 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by manchester2016
Buying a new one when I get to the UK and swapping it is not a major problem... but if I can just use a step-down adapter for 12 pounds or so, I would be happy to do that.. are there any risks with that? it is a high-end gaming PC.
ETA If you are certain that is the power supply it is rated for 100v-240v and 47Hz-60Hz, so you just need a British plug or power cord.
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Feb 29th 2016, 5:06 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by Pulaski
IMO those adapters are cheap junk for temporary use when traveling. If you have several thousand dollars invested in a high-end gaming PC, why trust it to a $12 adapter?
Feb 29th 2016, 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by manchester2016
Agreed. Thanks.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
IMO those adapters are cheap junk for temporary use when traveling. If you have several thousand dollars invested in a high-end gaming PC, why trust it to a $12 adapter?
ETA If you are certain that is the power supply it is rated for 100v-240v and 47Hz-60Hz, so you just need a British plug or power cord.
ETA If you are certain that is the power supply it is rated for 100v-240v and 47Hz-60Hz, so you just need a British plug or power cord.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:14 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by manchester2016
I am 100% certain, I pulled that link out of my order confirmation email from NewEgg directly.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:46 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by Pulaski
OK, because the product specs in the link you posted say it's good for 240V.
You'll have no problem using a simple plug adapter (no step-down transformer needed).
Feb 29th 2016, 5:50 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by durham_lad
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You'll have no problem using a simple plug adapter (no step-down transformer needed).
You'll have no problem using a simple plug adapter (no step-down transformer needed).
Feb 29th 2016, 5:52 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by manchester2016
Fantastic, so something as simple as this should do the trick? UK Plug Adapter Grounded Type G SS414 - Black or White
Either buy a new power cord, or cut the plug off and replace it.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:54 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by Pulaski
Are you addicted to cheap plastic travel gadgets?
Either buy a new power cord, or cut the plug off and replace it.
Either buy a new power cord, or cut the plug off and replace it.
Feb 29th 2016, 5:56 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by manchester2016
haha, Do I need to get a specific type of power cord? Apologies for my lack of knowledge in this area.
You should replace the 13A fuse in the plug with a lower value one to properly protect your computer. ..... A 3A fuse for up to 500w, 5A for up to 1000w, 7A for up to 1,500w.
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Feb 29th 2016, 5:58 pm
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Re: Will my desktop PC work in the UK? (from the US)
Originally Posted by Pulaski
One with a British 13A plug on one end and at the other, the sort of female plug that your computer accepts, which I think are fairly standard.
