using irish desktop in Canada

bonkers

Is it possible to use my irish dell desktop pc in Canada. what with their different voltages..?

my dell laptop works fine but thats due to its powersupply

stuff.hunter

...probably yes, check for voltage range on the computers psu or for voltage switch 110 - 230v

bonkers

i just have one power cable for the monitor.. the monitor says - 110-240v
do i need to get a powersupply for the computer

stuff.hunter

..all information must be on computers power supply - have a look at the label sticked on it or look for small sliding switch with 110 - 230v on it

mathepac

PSUs have been universal for some considerable time. Just to be sure check the user manual (hard-copy or online).

bonkers

What do i need to ask for when buying one for the computer itself

stuff.hunter

..ask for psu's voltage range

Snowbat

bonkers wrote: »

dont have the psu

It's in a metal box inside your desktop computer's case: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_%28computer%29

It is very likely that your existing PSU can handle both 115V and 230V. Look for a label on it like this to confirm:

If there is no 115-230 switch on the back panel and the AC INPUT lists both 115V and 230V, it will accept either.

bonkers

It seems to have both options there is a red switch at backaswell it shows 230 at moment

bonkers

and if u slide red switch gives u 115

stuff.hunter

....thats mean it will work in Canada (on 115v settings)

bonkers

thanks its on and working... now all the problem i have is getting control of it..

Solair

Check voltage plates, as pictured above.

Canada uses 120V 60hz as opposed too 230V 50hz in the EU.

Most computers are happy on European or North American mains power. Just check.carefully and set any switches to 110-120v if the computer is not auto sensing.

Other than that, buy Canadian power cables, or fit appropriate 3 pin (US / Can grounded/earthed) rewirable plugs, cutting off the Irish ones.

just check the voltage plates carefully before plugging in.

ToxicPaddy

I have a load of US/Canadian power cables here. Came with some equipment we had shipped over from the US.. If you need some spare cables, drop me a pm. They are going to waste here so someone may get some use from them..

Tox