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Going abroad with my PC

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May 29, 2011 2:39:24 AM

Hey guys I've got a question that's keeping me awake at night. I'm headed to Singapore in a couple of months to study for the next two years. I really want to bring my homebuilt desktop pc with me. I'm from the US, and unfortunately Singapore uses a different electrical set up than my country. I believe they use the same 220v set up in the United Kingdom. Now I know my XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W power supply I have in my rig is rated for 100-240v voltage. Does this mean its just the simple matter of putting on a converter or is my computer simply too big of an appliance to accomplish this safely? Are there any other products I could use to use my computer safely abroad?

Thanks a ton for you assistance in this matter.

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May 29, 2011 3:06:58 AM

No, you dont even need to use a converter.Though you might need an adapter for the Singaporean socket isnt the same as the American socket.If i am wrong, you could just go and buy another psu that has all the plugs for your mobo.
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May 29, 2011 3:14:15 AM

All you have to do is change the switch on the PSU from 115 to 220 and get a different power cord or get an adapter so you can plug it in the wall there.

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May 29, 2011 5:14:42 AM

Most PSU's (well ones I've dealt with) automatically detect the power source.. I bought a PSU for a budget build and it had a UK power cord, just changed it to a Aus one and it worked fine..
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