American move.. what would you do with your hardware?

Cleeecooo · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:39

the_r_sole said:
you could just buy a us power adapter to fit - cheaper than a whole router!

or get one of those power strips which accepts every single type of plug

the_r_sole · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:42

the problem i found with a plug adapter is that not everything would work right with that, so getting the actual power adapter would make sure it'd work... (can usually get them via hong kong on ebay for buttons!)

Cleeecooo · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:43

the_r_sole said:
the problem i found with a plug adapter is that not everything would work right with that, so getting the actual power adapter would make sure it'd work... (can usually get them via hong kong on ebay for buttons!)

oh yeah, forgot the yanks use the wrong voltage :rolleyes:

Marine-RX179 · 2 Aug 2011 at 17:24

I would say selling off the system/parts before moving to US would make more sense, considering hardware prices over at US is dirt cheap comparing to rip-off Britain. But of course, you should keep the HDD.

Scougar · 2 Aug 2011 at 18:36

Ok cool. Think I will sell my components and then buy fresh kit out there :-)

HDDs definately staying with me though unless i can get a reliable travel drive. prob need at least 500gb for one that wont break in transit.

GoogalyMoogaly · 2 Aug 2011 at 22:39

Does this mean if we ask nicely we can get parts shipped over from the US?

Also you said you likely wont move until April? But you'll be selling your stuff around October time? What will you do for the other 6-7 months?

scrlk · 3 Aug 2011 at 11:12

You could get the new U2412M for half the price it is expected to go over here.

399.00 U.S. dollars = 243.679003 British pounds

Damn that's good.

sammo62 · 3 Aug 2011 at 11:49

Moothead2 said:
Sell it a buy new tech over there. It's quite a bit cheaper over there so you'll get ore for your money .

Nah I'm doing the exact same thing as the OP (waiting on fiance visa) and I worked out the cost of selling and replacing my PC in the USA was about £600 whereas shipping works out at about £200.

OP I'd take the PC apart, ship all the components to yourself as a gift (insure them too) and buy a new case in the US (the heavy part).

Scougar · 3 Aug 2011 at 22:05

Hmm.. nice price and nice monitor!

Hmm... no way I can ship as personal items? (i.e. avoiding ridiculous import tax for my own stuff)