Moving to Korea

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theopheno

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Hey I have a desktop that I had a friend build for me and just got information that my job is wanting me to go to South Korea. I am aware that there is a difference in outlets between the U.S. and Korea. Korea's is the same as Europe (220v). I have been looking for adapters but most adapters that I have seen have said do not use with grounded plugs. So I was wondering would there be a special adapter that I need for my desktop, and if so what is it? If you do not know do you know where I can find this information?
 
Aside from speakers, there is no need for an adapter at all. When you get there, make sure to set your PSU to 220 mode (should be a flip switch on the back), and grab a korea model electric cable and you are done. Monitor should be auto switching, so no worries there.
 
I'm Korean, so I can help you out here.

If your machine or any electronic does NOT support 220V mode, then they do sell this boxy thingy that helps you convert 220v into 110v friendly currents for all your equipment. How it works is that you'd plug in the 110v equipment into this box, then the box will plug into the power outlet (220v) and makes your 110v equipment friendly to be plugged in without being power surged. I forget what this is called in Korean...

As wolfe mentioned, look at the back of your PSU and just convert your 220v mode to 110v. Be extremely careful and make sure you know ALL of your electronics' requirement and its compatibility.
 
If you do not see the red switch (110/220) on your PSU go to the your PSU's site and find out if it's an auto-switching type.
 
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