Seasonic within spec?

[fastman]

I have a Seasonic X650 running my game system below in Sig and headed to live in Italy for a least three years.
The PS specs state are:
AC Input Voltage: 100 V - 240 V
Current: 8.5 - 4 A
Frequency: 50 Hz - 60 Hz

So coming from 110V 60Hz in California and going to 220V 50Hz in Naples Italy it should work correct, once I get a plug adapter?

Looking for recommendation on 220V to 110V converters for other items that aren't within spec.

Thanks

 

[Valantar]

Most (/pretty much all) modern PC PSUs (including yours, from those specs) are compatible with AC power around the globe. Unless your PSU has a little red switch on the back (like this, in which case I'd recycle it as soon as possible anyway), you're good to go.

I wouldn't get a plug adapter, though. Just get a replacement power cable. The PSU-side connector is a global standard anyhow (IEC 60320 type C13 "female" - the connector on your PSU is C14 "male"). Adapters are often of shoddy quality, especially the cheap ones.

As for 230V-110V transformers, that depends on what you'll be connecting to them. Not only the wattage needed, but also the type of load. I don't know (even close to) enough about this to make any recommendations, but I've understood enough to know that this is not a simple matter. Burning out a transformer (and thus destroying at least the transformer, possibly whatever you have connected to it, and not entirely unlikely the building you're using it in) is apparently very easy. Then again, most electronics sold today works at any AC voltage.

 

[Seasonic Rep]

Hello,

Like said Valantar, your power supply will be compatible with the grid in Italy. You may need to change only the power cord for the right type of plug. Except this, nothing else to do or worry. It's compatible.

Thank you.
Best Regards,

 

[lehtv]

@Seasonic Rep "Hello", "Thank you" and "Best Regards?" This is a forum thread, not an email exchange, loosen up a bit 😉😀

Nice to have you here though. Is your role to help us forum members with customer support, technical queries or RMA matters that they might otherwise handle via email? (I don't have anything specific, just curious.)

 

[Seasonic Rep]

@Seasonic Rep "Hello", "Thank you" and "Best Regards?" This is a forum thread, not an email exchange, loosen up a bit 😉😀

Nice to have you here though. Is your role to help us forum members with customer support, technical queries or RMA matters that they might otherwise handle via email? (I don't have anything specific, just curious.)

Hello,

We are here to assist about any question about Seasonic products: marketing, RMA, technical queries, etc... After, for RMA in progress or if RMA is needed, it will be better to use the email address provided or our contact form available here.

Thank you.
Best Regards
(Just for you 😛 )

 

[Valantar]

Hello,

We are here to assist about any question about Seasonic products: marketing, RMA, technical queries, etc... After, for RMA in progress or if RMA is needed, it will be better to use the email address provided or our contact form available here.

Thank you.
Best Regards
(Just for you 😛 )

This is great!

A suggestion: (if the rules/guidelines/moderators of this subforum allow it - you should probably ask) you could create a thread dedicated to getting in touch with you, like @WATERCOOL-Jakob has done in the Cases and Cooling subforum. This provides an easy and clear way of reaching out, while the communication is also available for others searching for similar questions (as opposed to communicating through PMs).

 

[Seasonic Rep]

This is great!

A suggestion: (if the rules/guidelines/moderators of this subforum allow it - you should probably ask) you could create a thread dedicated to getting in touch with you, like @WATERCOOL-Jakob has done in the Cases and Cooling subforum. This provides an easy and clear way of reaching out, while the communication is also available for others searching for similar questions (as opposed to communicating through PMs).

Hello,

Thanks for the suggestion, we will see if we can setup something. In any case, if we miss something, please, PM us or use our online form, we will be glad to help you the best we can.

Thank you.