Difference between NA and UK PSU models?

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Selman Tabet

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The title says it all. Is it only the plug type that makes a difference? If so, am I able to buy an NA model and end up plugging it into a UK socket? Are there are extra procedures to do other than putting on an adapter? Sounds silly enough, but I know that UK plugs are 220V and NA ones are 110V, so that is why I'm asking if there is something to be aware of before buying an NA model.
 
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Phillip Corcoran
Check the specs before you buy, but most PSUs now are for worldwide use, automatically switching between 120/240 as appropriate by means of an internal sensor.

Some of the cheaper ones may instead have a manual slide-switch on the power input panel.
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ktolo

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There used to be a little switch on the back of PSU's to switch between 220 or 110...
(fun fact! If you switched a PSU to 110 and plugged it into a 220V wall outlet, you get an impressive POP! followed by a lovely burning smell.. )

I think this is less and less common now and they detect and switch automatically. (Much like a power brick for a laptop)
 
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How about the Corsair AXi and HXi series? I'm considering to buy one from either lineups.
 
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