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Are US Computer Components Compatible with UK Computer Components ?

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Are US Computer Components Compatible with UK Computer Components ?

 

I'm looking at buying a GPU from America because it is cheaper than buying it form the shops in the UK  but I've heard that computer components from the US and other counties may use different circuits and use DC at 140v currents to for power and here in the UK we use AC 240v currents.

 

is there a differences and will a GPU from the US work in a Computer built with all UK parts in the UK? 

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How do I put this.... YES

 

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it will be fine because inside the computer everything is 12v

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It will, the PSU provides the voltages to the components, and those voltages are the same everywhere in the world (12v, 5v, 3v...). The difference is in the PSU itself. EU standards are 230-250v and us are 120-140v (I think). From the PSU to the components the power is delivered standardly. :)

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Yes, they will work. Also, buying a GPU from the US will be more expensive than buying it in the UK, unless you're buying it while in the US and taking it back with you. 

 

You'll have to pay import tax and customs fees, on top of shipping which will greatly increase the price. You often don't get support or warranty if the card is in another country too. 

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Only component which you'd have some trouble with is power supplies. Not sure if it will have the three pronged connector for the "kettle plugs" we use in the UK. 

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Yeah... Everything but the power cable shape, of course.

I don't think there's such thing as a European PCI-e slot.

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Only component which you'd have some trouble with is power supplies. Not sure if it will have the three pronged connector for the "kettle plugs" we use in the UK.

You could just get an adapter. Most PSUs switch voltages automatically, if not they should have a switch.

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Yes, yes they are.

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Stupid question, what is with the difference in power outlets in the US and Europe? I know nothing about European plugs.

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Stupid question, what is with the difference in power outlets in the US and Europe? I know nothing about European plugs.

 We use 120volts along with Canada while Europe uses 240v. Clearly, this is an accident waiting to happen if one isn't mindful. Well, that and physically different wall sockets that requires adapters if using a device not meant for that country. There are several different outlets within Europe alone.

 

 

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 We use 120volts along with Canada while Europe uses 240v. Clearly, this is an accident waiting to happen if one isn't mindful.

Why would you use 240 volt in a house for anything other than your washer/dryer/refrigerator? That's....ridiculous. I've gotten hit by 240 volt and everyone, including the welding class teacher was surprised that it didn't kill me outright.

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Why would you use 240 volt in a house for anything other than your washer/dryer/refrigerator? That's....ridiculous. I've gotten hit by 240 volt and everyone, including the welding class teacher was surprised that it didn't kill me outright.

 

Well, 220-240v, but yeah. I dunno why non American countries do this, they just do.

 

 

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Yeah... Everything but the power cable shape, of course.

I don't think there's such thing as a European PCI-e slot.

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Stupid question, what is with the difference in power outlets in the US and Europe? I know nothing about European plugs.

Shape of the outlet is different.

Also voltage out of the wall is more in Europe.

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Shape of the outlet is different.

Also voltage out of the wall is more in Europe.

That just seems dangerous and wasteful. I've been hit by both 120 and 240, 120 was more of a tingling sensations, whereas 240 felt like getting kicked in the chest 20 times per second

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Shape of the outlet is different.

Also voltage out of the wall is more in Europe.

That is the reason why you check your PSU

Most of them support basically everything (fro 110/124/220/240V, except Jap 100V) but to be honest UK prices are not bad with usually free shipping in short time, included VAT and if it goes bang, you can replace it no time under warranty

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