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Hey there

I will be very likely to move to Europe sometime soon (to Germany to be exact) and I would like to bring my PC setup with me. Now I know they have a different system of electricity there and my power supply does not have one of those handy dandy switches on the back. Would it be better for me to just go and buy a different PSU for my PC or would a power converter do the job? Also would a power converter work for my two monitors? I would prefer not to sell them since most tech is a bit more expensive over there and I'm quite fond of them. And last, does anybody know what would be the best way to ship my PC? Woul it be better to just put the whole tower in a box and ship it or should I put all the components into their individual boxes (which I luckily kept) and then sell the case and buy a new one (because it is quite big and heavy). If anybody has some advice and experience with this sort of stuff please let me know. Thanks in advance!

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Hey there

I will be very likely to move to Europe sometime soon (to Germany to be exact) and I would like to bring my PC setup with me. Now I know they have a different system of electricity there and my power supply does not have one of those handy dandy switches on the back. Would it be better for me to just go and buy a different PSU for my PC or would a power converter do the job? Also would a power converter work for my two monitors? I would prefer not to sell them since most tech is a bit more expensive over there and I'm quite fond of them. And last, does anybody know what would be the best way to ship my PC? Woul it be better to just put the whole tower in a box and ship it or should I put all the components into their individual boxes (which I luckily kept) and then sell the case and buy a new one (because it is quite big and heavy). If anybody has some advice and experience with this sort of stuff please let me know. Thanks in advance!

 

Most power supplies have variable input circuitry... so in theory it will work over there, just with an appropriate cord. The monitors should be the same story, but double check the input voltage/amperage.

 

As far as shipping, I'd use the expanding foam packing for the internals. 

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Hey there

I will be very likely to move to Europe sometime soon (to Germany to be exact) and I would like to bring my PC setup with me. Now I know they have a different system of electricity there and my power supply does not have one of those handy dandy switches on the back. Would it be better for me to just go and buy a different PSU for my PC or would a power converter do the job? Also would a power converter work for my two monitors? I would prefer not to sell them since most tech is a bit more expensive over there and I'm quite fond of them. And last, does anybody know what would be the best way to ship my PC? Woul it be better to just put the whole tower in a box and ship it or should I put all the components into their individual boxes (which I luckily kept) and then sell the case and buy a new one (because it is quite big and heavy). If anybody has some advice and experience with this sort of stuff please let me know. Thanks in advance!

You could use an adapeter for the monitors. However, I do not think for the PC because it is drawing a lot more power. If it was me, I would get a new PSU because in Europe we use 240v from our walls whereas I think the US is only 110v or something like that. I would be on the safe side and get a new PSU. (Then again I do not know a lot about electricity, I am just cautious with it and do not take risks)

 

Put your PC with hand luggage and put it in a bag and take it with you (if it is an MATX case)  :lol:  :D jk

 

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@Prastupok I think that is right. You could maybe check in the manual to see if it has variable input circuitry (aka, if it allowed different voltages) 

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just buy a new psu when you get there that way you wont have any  problems with voltage and stuff like that

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I would put fragile things like the gpu in an anti static bag and a lot of bubble wrap and ship that separately. 

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You could use an adapeter for the monitors. However, I do not think for the PC because it is drawing a lot more power. If it was me, I would get a new PSU because in Europe we use 240v from our walls whereas I think the US is only 110v or something like that. I would be on the safe side and get a new PSU.

 

Most, if not all psus (edit: and monitors) can handle 100-240v at 50/60hz. So OP, you can get a different cable and be set.

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Just buy a new power cable, your PSU should be able to handle 230V and 120V.

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Most, if not all psus (edit: and monitors) can handle 100-240v at 50/60hz. So OP, you can get a different cable and be set.

 

OP should really get a new cable. I have seen sparks come from adapters. 

 

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Most, if not all psus (edit: and monitors) can handle 100-240v at 50/60hz. So OP, you can get a different cable and be set.

Ahh yeah, well if that is the case your PSU will 99% be able to handle the higher voltage. (like @JelleDekkers said) 

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Most PC PSU come with a voltage selector for the EU from 110V  to 240V q0012508.jpg

 

but if your PSU does not have this then you will need a converter or a new PSU

and they make 3 pin to EU plugs  so you would need one of thoughts also 

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