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would this work.....?

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basically i was wondering whether it would be possible to use a computer system abroad by changing the power supply?

i'm building a computer system and i live in England, however if i was to go live abroad would it still be possible to use the computer by changing the power supply? or would other components of the computer not work either? (i ask this because i know England uses a different socket and voltage etc. system)

thanks in advance
 
The internal components of the computer should be a standard (ATX for example). This will allow you to use a standard PSU to power it. I'd have to say you may _not_ need to change the PSU at all, just change out the cord and perhaps flip the switch for 110v 60hz (for the 'states for example).

Good quality PSUs will accept a whole lot of input ranges and convert them to a standard (ATX, AT, BTX, etc) to power your components. Check the tech specs on the PSU to see what input power it will take and purchase an appropriate cord for the locale that you are living in, provided your PSU will take what the wall outlet is giving.

The cost of doing it may be a lot less than what you are thinking, but perhaps the Power Supply Forum is a better place to check?
 
I lived there for a while, and alot of electronics there are "switchable". There is usually a slider on the back to go from 110v to 220v, and vise-versa.
 
Yes, as mentioned most PSUs have a switch to select 110 or 220 operation. Some even auto-switch.

You would just need a wall adapter or a euro IEC power cord.. Just like a normal power cord, but with the euro connector at one end..
 
The three components I can think of that might give you trouble would be.......
PSU. They will either auto-switch or you will need to switch the supply input range.
DVD drive. If you play DVD you may have to reinstall the player software to change reigons.
TV Card. Again you may have to reinstall the software to change the scan modes.
Other than that everything else in the computer will run no problem.

The Monitor may be locked to one voltage range so may not work abroad.

Luck......... :D
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