I moved recently into the US, options for my desktop bought in Europe.

Odar · Apr 18, 2014

My computer accepts only 220 V, 3A and 50 HZ. Could I use continuously a voltage converter? What about the difference in Hz, I've read somewhere that it could damage the components.
Which other options do I have? Could I substitute the power supply with an american one? Would the other components such as HD, Ram memory, Motherboard still run correctly?

Thanks for your help and kind regards,
Felix

ThatVietGuy · Apr 18, 2014

I'd replace the PSU with an "American" one. If you do that much you should be fine.

Sakkura · Apr 18, 2014

Buy a new power supply, the components will run fine with that. All components in the world use the same DC voltages.

Good power supplies normally have active PFC, which as a bonus allows it to be used anywhere in the world (with a local power cord or adapter for the plug, just so it's physically compatible).

Jacob McIntosh · Apr 18, 2014

You may not need to get a new PSU, but probably a new cord.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289612-28-bringing-computer-europe

photonboy · Apr 18, 2014

I agree.

We'd need more advice to help you, such as whether it's a typical "ATX" power supply, and what the main components are in the system (or just tell us the Wattage of the power supply) but it would be best to simply replace your current one.

For example, you can get a 450W ATX power supply with a 6-pin PCIe connector (for medium/low graphics card) for about $37 at pcpartspicker. The Antec VP-450.

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