UK Hardware in USA?

Scougar

Scougar

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In just over 10 days I'll be moving to the USA. One of the PC's I'm taking with me (a micro PC), has a three pin connector on it for it's external power block. I'm assuming I might need to get a UK to USA adaptor that also has an earth pin?

Anyone know where to get one, IF this is the case?

EDIT: Actually I think I found a more straightforward alternative: http://www.amazon.com/3-Prong-Lapto...3507368&sr=8-4&keywords=cloverleaf+power+lead
Just buy a power cord I need to plug into the power supply.
 
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Check your voltage inputs as the us operates 110V mains where as we have 220V in the uk.

Some power bricks take both some dont, you can get a little step up transformer for $10-20 if your PSU doesnt support it
 
Gav_881 said:
Check your voltage inputs as the us operates 110V mains where as we have 220V in the uk.

Some power bricks take both some dont, you can get a little step up transformer for $10-20 if your PSU doesnt support it
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If kit needs a transformer, I'm not taking it. This in particular can take 100 to 240V, so it's fine.
 
99% of hardware can make the trip across the atlantic without issue - just check the input voltages to be sure.

I can't remember the last bit hardware I bought that couldn't be used in both the UK and USA,
 
Audigex said:
99% of hardware can make the trip across the atlantic without issue - just check the input voltages to be sure.

I can't remember the last bit hardware I bought that couldn't be used in both the UK and USA,
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Laptop bought in the PX in Iraq, plugged in to the UK mains and blew the psu up :mad:
 
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