US parts work in the UK?

[jayb59874]

Hi there, just a quick question, some parts, namely graphics cards and monitors are 40% cheaper in the US as opposed to the UK. Does any1 know of any reason why these would not work in the UK? Thanks for your help

 

[Datman]

Graphics cards should work just fine, fun to return for a warranty claim but. :twisted:

Monitors, you might want to check the voltages first. 8O

 

[rodney_ws]

I agree with the above poster... the monitor and the power supply to the computer are all that would need to be checked... motherboards and the various other components all accept the same voltages (no matter what country you're from) and it's the job of the power supply to sort that out. Basically, whatever components you plug directly into a wall outlet will be different from country to country. That said, I believe there are travel kits that provide the necessary adapters to use American equipment on non-US outlets... might be worth Googling.

 

[sepuko]

Here you are.

 

[shadowduck]

Hi there, just a quick question, some parts, namely graphics cards and monitors are 40% cheaper in the US as opposed to the UK. Does any1 know of any reason why these would not work in the UK? Thanks for your help

Make sure the graphics card supports PAL if the UK uses it over NTSC. (Cannot remember what UK uses).

 

[hergieburbur]

I'm pretty sure that's not an issue, since PAL and NTSC are TV Video standards.

Pretty much every vid card I have seen will support both, since they support multiple resolutions and frame rates.

 

[jayb59874]

Thanks, this is kinda annoying since that the monitor was the biggest saving. The graphics cards and memory are a fair amount cheaper so probably get a friend to bring them back for me. Also, I know this may sound stupid but how do rebates work? Do you simply send the voucher back and they send you a check? I only ask because I have a friend in the US and if I can get money back through rebates he can send that onto me through online banking or paypal. Do they always pay out rebates or sometimes do they screw you over? The PSU is not a concern as probably getting a P150 and that has PSU included

 

[bigsby]

Yeah the ntsc format thing wont be a problem at all. I just plugged my computer into our big tv and CCC gave me a bijillion different video formats i could put my video into.

 

[ches111]

Hey guys,

What about the UK bit being set on the inbound AC?

Does'nt that force you to use the UK enabled drivers?

 

[Admiral_Cecil]

Haro,

Most PSU's should have the switch in the back for US and EU power requirements.

 

[hergieburbur]

Hey guys,

What about the UK bit being set on the inbound AC?

Does'nt that force you to use the UK enabled drivers?

What do you mean there? The hardware drivers are independant of your geographic location.

 

[ches111]

Hergie,

It was meant as a joke... Was hoping for a reply Sorry Geek Humor!

Just for the record there is NO UK bit set on the inbound AC

Really only two concerns on the power supply Voltage and Cycles.

I beleive that the UK is using 220v @ 50hz the same as used in Autralia/Asia/....
America = 110 - 120V @ 60hz

Most power supplies not only switch the voltage but also handle the cycle change as well.

It should have markings on the PSU itself that state 110 - 220v and 50/60hz

Hope that helps...

Sorry about the geek joke I just had to.

 

[hergieburbur]

Sorry, I missed the joke. I just thought you didn't know what you were talking about with the UK bit thing.

 

[ches111]

Also,

Just for calrification. PCs use DC for its internal parts/pieces. So all things that are powered from the molex/atx/sata power connectors are running on DC.

So all parts inside the case should be usable anywhere.

The monitor as stated before is a different animal since it also has a power supply. Its power supply should be switchable or you need to buy a site specific device.

 

[hergieburbur]

I hope you meant that for the OP and not me

 

[ches111]

Hergie,

The way I see it,

If I got even one person to google the "UK bit on AC" then that makes it funny

It is like sending the new recruits down to the supply shack to pick up a couple cans of radar paint.

 

[hergieburbur]

Quite true. I got the joke once you said what it was, I just missed the intent the first time around.

BTW, wouldn't the special coating on the F-177As and B-2As technically be called "radar paint"? J/K :lol:

 

[ches111]

Was a whole lot funnier when stealth was not around "that is for sure".

The other thing to do is send them to the supply shack for tire paint for the duece and 1/2. This is funny because when you send them you are deployed sand, mud and tire paint

 

[ches111]

Really sorry about the humor,

Sometimes it is really dry .

I started a light hearted thread a little while ago. I was trying to lighten things up since the AMD vs Intel thing was often heating up.

Look Here to understand my kind of humor!

Of course i can only get away with that kind of humor on a geek site

 

[hergieburbur]

Interesting...