Computer Power Supplies

feroxy | 23:58 Fri 12th Jan 2001 | Technology

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If I buy a computer case and power supply (PSU) in the USA, will it work ok in the UK if I just use a power lead with the correct plug?

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JohnThorn

Almost certainly NOT. Most of the USA uses electricity at 60HZ 110Volts - the UK is 50HZ 240V. Some low-power things will work (like the charger for my camcorder) both here and the US but a computer won't.

COKOL

I second that Feroxy,

I strongly doubt it will work over here. Best not to risk it.

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