Moving to Australia

[Xcobra]

I am moving to Australia later this month for two years. I was wondering about using appliances there (i.e. voltage, etc.). I have sold most of my stuff except for my pc. I was thinking of buying this:

http://www.amazon.com/Goldsource%C2%...d_sim_sbs_ol_9


Any thoughts? Would that be enough to power an average pc? I have it on a Corsair HX 620W psu. Plus this would include monitor and Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 speaker system. Would the 750W output be enough? I am leaning towards no but any input is appreciated.

 

[halik]

Aren't most of those things 110/220 already? New PSU seems like the most obvious solution

 

[Xcobra]

Aren't most of those things 110/220 already? New PSU seems like the most obvious solution

good point! fail on my part. I am guessing i could just buy an adapter? would a surge protector be an issue?

 

[sygyzy]

I was in Australia for over a month. Just get one of those cheap plug converters. Pretty much everything is dual voltage but I will tell you one thing that's not - your Sonicare (toothbrush) charger. Guess how I found out?

 

[ThatsABigOne]

When you fly to Australia, watch this 100 times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y

 

[Zorander]

Each of your appliance should typically have stickers on them with info on accepted input voltage.

As long as they accept anywhere within the 100-240V range, you shouldn't need a step-down transformer (aside from using a plug adaptor or replacing your IEC cables with local ones).

 

[MaxFusion16]

you have a switchable power supply in your pc, just flip the switch in the back to the correct voltage.

no need for that transformer

 

[PowerEngineer]

I think Halik's point is that your existing PSU may work just fine.


http://www.corsair.com/power-supply...us-bronze-certified-modular-power-supply.html


In part, it says:

Corsair HX650W Features:

• Guaranteed to sustain its full rated wattage at an ambient temperature of 50°C
• Up to 85% energy-efficiency under real-world load conditions*
• Single +12V rail design providing up to 52A
• Multi-GPU ready
• Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
• Supports ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards. Backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01
• Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V
• Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection and Short Circuit Protection provide complete component safety
• Dimensions: 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 150mm(L)
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
• Safety Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-ti

Have fun in Australia!

 

[Doppel]

Be a good country to ride out the coming apocalypse, but do watch out for the Lord Humongous.

 

[Zorander]

I think Halik's point is that your existing PSU may work just fine.

Indeed that is the case!

But OP must still take care not to just plug everything into the wall socket in case one or more of his appliance is not multi-voltage. Checking the power specs is therefore highly advised.

 

[Xcobra]

Thanks guys, I guess I should have done my hw. The only thing that will need a transformer is my Klipsch speakers. Other than that, I can get a couple of adapters and I am set.

 

[Xcobra]

When you fly to Australia, watch this 100 times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y

LOL

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Why in the hell would you bring a PC?

Get a cheap PC here, we do have computers you know. And being so close to China everything is cheap as chips.

 

[The_Dude8]

I was in Australia for over a month. Just get one of those cheap plug converters. Pretty much everything is dual voltage but I will tell you one thing that's not - your Sonicare (toothbrush) charger. Guess how I found out?

your sonicare blew up?

 

[rivan]

When you fly to Australia, watch this 100 times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkIVvjZc9Y

Also be aware that's a parody of a real dude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-3fpDYPT2M&feature=related

A real dude who seems to be a real nutbag:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopper_Read