Thermaltake Toughpower PSUs

[ALV7]

First of all i am currently using a Thermaltake Toughpower 850watt PSU and i noticed it has no voltage switch (to change it from 110-220v) and yet it states on the box it could take 110-220v, but wheres the switch?

My question is, can i connect it to a 220v line (if i go vacation to someplace in Asia) from using it on a 110v line (where Im currently residing its 110v)????????

my old PSU had a voltage switch cant imagine why PSU doesnt have one, does it have some kind of auto-voltage feature???

 

[jackschmittusa]

So, you didn't like my answer in the "technical support forum?

Since it supports both and doesn't have a switch, it is either automatic, or you have to cast a spell.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: ALV7
does it have some kind of auto-voltage feature???

Bingo. Usually this indicates a PSU with active PFC.

 

[ALV7]

Active Power Factor Correction???? Also, meaning i could very well use my computer in America and in Asia???

 

[Goi]

Yes

 

[Zepper]

All you'll need is a new power cord or adapter for use in other countries. The feature is called "full-range auto voltage detect and as was said above, usually accompanies the active PFC feature as either requires a separate, AC-side, circuit board alone so the mfr's do them together as a cost savings. These features usually appear in most mfr's top-line units. The auto AC voltage detect also makes the PSU fairly impervious to line-side garbage and minor brown-outs so you can safely use the cheaper battery backup units w/o line-interactivity and the aPFC will allow the PSU to last a couple minutes longer on the battery than a similar non-PFC unit would.

.bh.