Using foreign power supply in American pc

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I'd like to use a South American power supply in a US pc. I've researched it a bit, and some things I've read say that all I need to do is flip the switch from 230v to 115v, and some say I need a power adapter. The plug on the psu's power cable is not shaped for American outlets, but American cables plug perfectly into the unit. Can I just flip it to 115v and use an American cable, or would I need some kind of adapter?

Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
 
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In theory yes. I can't find any info on the PSU to tell you if its a good one or not, other than made in China on the box (which is a tossup) but if there is a sticker blocking the switch, I would suggest moving on to something else.
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That would suggest that it is not an active PFC PSU so don't use it.
 
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Rogue Leader

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You can't use it but not because its not Active PFC, but the fact that there is a sticker basically telling you the switch doesn't work.

Why do you want to use a South American PSU? Just curious.

Either way, buy a US PSU, thats the only way your PC will work.
 
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A_Vale_

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Alright, thanks. I just looked it up, and it turns out my current psu doesn't have active pfc either. I guess I'm just asking if this power supply will work the same as it would in South America. Quality is a separate issue. Thanks
 
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A_Vale_

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It was given to me.
 
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A_Vale_

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It was given to me by a friend who just returned from a family visit in Brazil. Ok, thanks. Does that mean if the switch worked it would be as easy as flipping it and using a US cable?
 
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In theory yes. I can't find any info on the PSU to tell you if its a good one or not, other than made in China on the box (which is a tossup) but if there is a sticker blocking the switch, I would suggest moving on to something else.
 
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