Computer not working 220 in 115v

Eliaschr

New Member
Hello there i have a problem with my computer. I just moved over to southamerica from europé and i hade 220volt in my house. I know here there is one outlet for 115v and one for 220v. I got a cable for the 115v but nothing happend when i tried to start the pc. I have an "be quiet atx 700watt
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.it does not have an switch for voltage. I took the cable i cut it and i got an adapter for the 220volt here is the problem. I have an blue red and greencable to screw in the new adapter and i dont want to confuse +- and earth
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This is the thing i got for the 220 outlet.
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I havet no idea IF its correct. The screws do have some color on them like red browish but im not sure and i dont want to frie my atx. Any ideas?
 
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salvage-this

Active Member
You answer most likely lies in the first picture. Your PSU is only rated for 200v-240v. You would need to get a PSU that is capable of handling 115v

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beers

Moderator
Staff member
Please don't screw around if you don't know what you're doing. Note that your PSU only accepts ~220v at 50 Hz.

They make transformer/converter boxes if you're living in another place, but it might just be cheaper to buy a power supply that supports 110v/60hz.
 
You can't mix and match this sort of deal.

220 devices ONLY for 220

115 ONLY for 115.

etc.

You're going to burn the place down doing what you're picturing.
 
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