Taking computer to australia

mussina · 11-23-2005, 05:38 AM

I have a question. I am moving to australia and was thinking about bringing my desk top with me. I know they different voltage than here in the US. Is it possible to just change out the power supply and put one in that is compatible with there voltage or do oyu basically have to buy a new computer.

34erd · 11-23-2005, 05:46 AM

I dont know if Australia uses the same voltage as Europe, but if it does there will be a switch on the back of the power supply. You need to set it to the right voltage and then your computer will work. Some newer power supplys dont have switches, and are automaticly regulated.

Mr.Suave · 11-23-2005, 06:24 AM

or you can buy a transformer. i think thats wat you call it. i use one when i go to the philippines since there, the voltage is a lot higher.

tractorboy · 11-23-2005, 04:46 PM

you have to get a special pc because in Australia your pc will be upside down
as compaired to being right side up here.

lee101 · 11-23-2005, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tractorboy

you have to get a special pc because in Australia your pc will be upside down
as compaired to being right side up here.

are you being serious?

[-0MEGA-] · 11-23-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tractorboy

you have to get a special pc because in Australia your pc will be upside down
as compaired to being right side up here.

That doesnt make any since

Most likely you would need to set your PSU to 210-230 on the back of it, and a socket adapter. (you can get them at radioshack)

lee101 · 11-23-2005, 05:42 PM

Couldn't you just buy a new power cable with a australin socket?

randruff · 11-23-2005, 05:51 PM

yea that shouldnt be a problem......i think all you have to do is throw a boomerang at the nearest kangaroo and then put another shrimp on the barbie mate

In all seriousness, you should be able to google the power standards of Australia and see if your psu has the switch on the back that conforms to that standard. If not, I would imagine they do make some sort of converter that runs between your computer and the wall outlet.

skyhigh · 11-23-2005, 05:56 PM

yea that shouldnt be a problem......i think all you have to do is throw a boomerang at the nearest kangaroo and then put another shrimp on the barbie mate In all seriousness, you should be able to google the power standards of Australia and see if your psu has the switch on the back that conforms to that standard. If not, I would imagine they do make some sort of converter that runs between your computer and the wall outlet.

spacedude89 · 11-23-2005, 05:59 PM

wtf ^

11-23-2005, 05:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
mussina New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Taking computer to australia I have a question. I am moving to australia and was thinking about bringing my desk top with me. I know they different voltage than here in the US. Is it possible to just change out the power supply and put one in that is compatible with there voltage or do oyu basically have to buy a new computer.

11-23-2005, 05:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
34erd Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 2,842	I dont know if Australia uses the same voltage as Europe, but if it does there will be a switch on the back of the power supply. You need to set it to the right voltage and then your computer will work. Some newer power supplys dont have switches, and are automaticly regulated. __________________ DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI DR Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1 Gig OCZ VX DDR500 DDR BFG GeForce 7800GT 160 Gig SATA HDD CD-RW DVD-ROM Antec NeoPower 480 Thermaltake Tsunami

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11-23-2005, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
randruff Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 min south of iraq....oops....Detroit. Age: 27 Posts: 742	yea that shouldnt be a problem......i think all you have to do is throw a boomerang at the nearest kangaroo and then put another shrimp on the barbie mate In all seriousness, you should be able to google the power standards of Australia and see if your psu has the switch on the back that conforms to that standard. If not, I would imagine they do make some sort of converter that runs between your computer and the wall outlet. __________________ Asus A8N SLI Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2GB OCZ Platinum PC3200 - Dual Channel 2x WD 74GB Raptor 10,000RPM - RAID 0 eVGA geForce 7800GTX Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Logitech Z-5500 Digital THX 5.1 1010W 19' Samsung 915N 8ms Raidmax 520W PSU

11-23-2005, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
skyhigh Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 58	yea that shouldnt be a problem......i think all you have to do is throw a boomerang at the nearest kangaroo and then put another shrimp on the barbie mate In all seriousness, you should be able to google the power standards of Australia and see if your psu has the switch on the back that conforms to that standard. If not, I would imagine they do make some sort of converter that runs between your computer and the wall outlet.

11-23-2005, 05:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
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