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.::Reine::. asked in Computers & InternetHardwareOther - Hardware · 9 years ago

Will my PC's UK power supply work in the US?

My husband is going to the US on weds, he said he's taking his pc with him. I know you can get diffirent pc cables. But I'm sure someone told me the powersupplies inside the pc don't work in deffirent electrical currents. Am I wrong? I know the ps3 will work abroad but I've never heard of the pc working in another country. It's a desk top. If worst comes to worst I can get him a keyboard for the ps3..

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  • LondonGuy
    Lv 4
    9 years ago
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    You need to check the power supply and see if there's a sticker on it. The important part is the voltage INPUT - what the PC receives when it's plugged into the mains. If it says something like 100-240V - 50-60Hz, then it will be fine as American voltage is 120 volts and it's within the stated operating range of 100-240 Volts. If the sticker only says 240V, then the device won't work in the US.

  • mark m
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    United Kingdom 230 V* 50 Hz

    United States of America 120 V 60 Hz

  • sheetwowsheet
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    There may be a change over switch near the input socket to change from 230v European to 110v American.

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