PC from the USA - OK for NZ Power?

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Aaryn015

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#75611 20-Jan-2011 18:41

Hi guys,

My flatmate is Canadian and has bought his gaming machine with him from home. His PSU is this guy: http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/reviews/corsair_tx750_review/

I understand USA power is 120V and NZ is 230. The input on this says 90-264V Universal.

Before we plug this expensive beast in, can someone confirm that it's fine?

Cheers
Aaron

richms

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#429296 20-Jan-2011 18:59

230 is between 90 and 264, so in theory you should be fine, its the bottom end of the market that is the problem where they would have a switch on the power supply but to save a few cents they leave it out. See that a lot on power supplies sold locally in the bargain case end of the market.

Richard rich.ms

bvidulich

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#429335 20-Jan-2011 20:46

From your link:

Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage

As long you've got the right plug it should be fine. Older PSUs had a switch to change it, but the new ones sense the voltage by themselves.

I've got a TX-750 too :)