running a desktop in another country

[Cristatus]

basically, i ive in belgium, and study in the uk, and was wondering wether or not my belgian desktop would work in england.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

I'm sure they have adapters for whatever you need

 

[xospec1alk]

it will blow up

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
it will blow up

 

[her209]

Are you talking about voltage differences?

 

[saltedeggman]

PSU can work with 110/220 just switch it at the back of the case, assuming you have the right adaptor (even if there a difference)

 

[tami]

just get the correct adapter and you're good to go.

 

[nakedfrog]

Pretty sure both countries use 220V at 50Hz

 

[Cristatus]

and the monitor should also run fine, right? it's an lcd.

i heard somewhere that because of the Hz differences in some countries, it is possible that alarm clocks and computer monitors may/maynot run in the country not intended for.

also, i'm not sure if there is a switch at the back, that would allow me to change the voltage, how would i deal with that?

one more thing: if i plug in the wrong voltages, won't it blow up the power supply? or should the fuse on the plug blow?

i am asking because i might be selling my laptop soon, and need a replacement computer, and i love my desktop too much to give it up

 

[Phoenix86]

American appliaces don't work in Europe, HOGWASH!
*bzzzzt*

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
American appliaces don't work in Europe, HOGWASH!
*bzzzzt*

Electric motors don't run properly when they are supposed to be 60hz and you put them on 50hz.


That being said, you could just get a british PSU for your computer. the voltage that powersupplies put out is all the same. That's the easiest fix. As for the monitor, no clue.

 

[Cristatus]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
American appliaces don't work in Europe, HOGWASH!
*bzzzzt*

Electric motors don't run properly when they are supposed to be 60hz and you put them on 50hz.


That being said, you could just get a british PSU for your computer. the voltage that powersupplies put out is all the same. That's the easiest fix. As for the monitor, no clue.

ok, and that wouldn't damage my components, would it? (ie HDD, GFX card, SND card)
come to think of it. i can buy any hardware piece from any country, right? so i could just swap out the power supply, right? (i know that is just what you said, just talking aloud, kinda)

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: logic1485

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
American appliaces don't work in Europe, HOGWASH!
*bzzzzt*

Electric motors don't run properly when they are supposed to be 60hz and you put them on 50hz.


That being said, you could just get a british PSU for your computer. the voltage that powersupplies put out is all the same. That's the easiest fix. As for the monitor, no clue.

ok, and that wouldn't damage my components, would it? (ie HDD, GFX card, SND card)
come to think of it. i can buy any hardware piece from any country, right? so i could just swap out the power supply, right? (i know that is just what you said, just talking aloud, kinda)

For DC devices, yes. Just get a difference power supply for that country. It's AC devices with motors that have larger issues.

BTW, that line is from a travelocity commercial where the roaming gnome, dispeller of travel myths, tries an american appliance in europe. *bzzzzt* is the result.