Thai built PC power supply Ok in UK?

[KillingTime]

I'm getting a PC built but am returning to the UK in a few months time. The guy doing it suggested the power supply would not work in the UK, but didn't seem to know that as a fact. Laptop power supplies seem to be able to travel the world without any problems, so i'm not sure why a desktop would have one?

Any thoughts?

[Crossy]

Thailand has (roughly) the same power as the UK, it will be just fine.

My Corsair PSU is 'universal' 100-240V like most laptop power supplies, good for anywhere in the world

[KillingTime]

Many thanks. That's good news.

[Pib]

I would suggest since the guy building the PC suggested such a thing you probably shouldn't be getting a PC built by him. PC power supplies, laptop power adapters, smartphone/tablet chargers, just about any power supply for similar type devices now work with 100-240V, 50/60Hz...pretty much works worldwide but you may need a power plug adapter to fit into your particular wall socket. Plugs and sockets vary quite a bit around the world...guess that why power plug adapter kits sell so well. Besides chances are high the power supply the guy will be using was probably built in China.

Just make sure the label on the power supply saying it works for 100-240V and 50/60Hz. And it may have a switch you manually set to select 120 or 220V operation.

Maybe he just meant you may to get the proper power cord plug adapter to plug into your particular UK wall socket.

[KhunBENQ]

Maybe he just meant you may to get the proper power cord plug adapter to plug into your particular UK wall socket.

That's indeed the only tittle.

Best is buying a new power cord for the AC adapter in the UK (with UK plug).

The other end of the cord is identical for the very most PC power supplies.

This kind of stuff (I hope it's a UK plug ):

The guy doing it suggested the power supply would not work in the UK, but didn't seem to know that as a fact.

Did the guy actually refer to UK?

Or did he assume you are from the US? He might well be aware that the US have problems with their 110 V supply.

Even in the latter case: the power supplies either automatically adapt or there is manual switch which should not be forgotten!

Edited May 1, 2016 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

BTW

Just read a thread about bringing PC to Thailand discussing potential problems with customs e.g.

What do you expect when you arrive with the "Thai PC" in the UK?

[scotsman]

I will also be taking a old thai HP desktop PC to the UK and if i get stopped at customs they will know its a old PC and my duty free allowance is 150 pounds or more so it will be no problem.

regards

Scotsman

[scotsman]

I did some reading on the UK customs and the tax free allowance has gone up to 390 pounds so that makes it very easy to take my computer and it will work OK on the 240v power supply just have to get a new power cable or a adapter.

regards

Scotsman

[KillingTime]

BTW

Just read a thread about bringing PC to Thailand discussing potential problems with customs e.g.

What do you expect when you arrive with the "Thai PC" in the UK?

We moved to Thailand five years ago with a computer, and are leaving with one in our shipping quota. Don't see how that can be a problem.

[Apiwan2]

Get your self an adapter it will be fine.

Or Ebay have UK 3 pin power leads the plug into the PC should be universal

[KhunBENQ]

Get your self an adapter it will be fine.

Or Ebay have UK 3 pin power leads the plug into the PC should be universal

As described in post #5.

Just buy a cord when back in UK.

Available about everywhere where electrical equip/PCs are sold.