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US SFF in the UK

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Gawd
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I'm studying abroad in the UK next semester, and I plan on taking my SFF (check my sig). I'
m going to carry-on the SFF, and I have a Samsung 172x monitor I am going to bring in one of my suitcases. Anyhow, my main concern with this setup is how I am going to power my system on the UK standard. I have a regular UK to US jack converter, which I plan on connecting a US power strip to, in order to have 5 or 6 US outlets for my computer and monitor at the least. Does this sound reasonable? Or would I be better off trying to perhaps get a UK power supply for the six months I'm over there? A UK power supply would work fine with my motherboard, correct?

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.
 
I'd be more tempted to change to a UK PSU. Your current PSU may be able to run at 220v 50Hz, most modern power supplies sold here in the UK autoswitch between 220v and 110v when required (much better than the old style manual 110-220 selector switch on the back that always gets put in the wrong position ;) ). Go check the manual the came with it to check or look up the manufacturers website.

Any PSU in the world will work with your motherboard, thats the great thing about a worldwide standard :).
 
Okay, I'll throw in my $.02. :D

I purchased the limited edition "Tomb Raider" Shuttle that was made in Germany only from an online web site. I waited till the PC was marked down, and only a few were left from the manufacturer. But I still had to pay $100+ for shipping, and the SN45G cost me about $400.

Once it arrived, I had the reverse concern. Didn't see a switch on the outside of the power supply to convert from 220v to 110v. But it turns out Shuttle PS's automatically determine the source they plug into and auto switch. So as long as you get the right power plug when you arrive in the UK, you should be fine.

Just don't try and exchange your MB if you have problems with your unit overseas. My SN45G mb died after adjusting memory settings in the Shuttle BIOS. It took a lot of explaining and complaining to get anyone to help me... and I wouldn't want you to have to deal with the same problem. :)

Best wishes and enjoy your trip!!!
 
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