Psu standards

[grimcrash]

Hi guys!

I'm planning to buy a new PSU (Evga Supernova G2 550W), but for some reason in the last few weeks it completely vanished from the stores in my country (Hungary). If I buy it on Amazon or Newegg from the US, is it any different from the EU standard? I know it comes with a different plug, than the one we use in the EU (see picture), but other than that it should be identical, right? If I'm right, I can just use the old power cable I use now without any problems.

[swordsman247]

2 minutes ago, grimcrash said:

Hi guys!

I'm planning to buy a new PSU (Evga Supernova G2 550W), but for some reason in the last few weeks it completely vanished from the stores in my country (Hungary). If I buy it on Amazon or Newegg from the US, is it any different from the EU standard? I know it comes with a different plug, than the one we use in the EU (see picture), but other than that it should be identical, right? If I'm right, I can just use the old power cable I use now without any problems.

 

You'll need to make sure the switch on the back is set to the right volts, We use 110v in the states. Not sure what you would have. Other than that just use your normal cable and you should be good to go.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, swordsman247 said:

You'll need to make sure the switch on the back is set to the right volts, We use 110v in the states. Not sure what you would have. Other than that just use your normal cable and you should be good to go.

Modern power supplies don't have a voltage switch on the back anymore. They are auto switching.

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, grimcrash said:

If I'm right, I can just use the old power cable I use now without any problems.

 

Yes

[DXMember]

it should work just fine, before plugging in the power cord make sure the socket says it accepts 240V 50Hz AC

[swordsman247]

1 minute ago, lee32uk said:

Modern power supplies don't have a voltage switch on the back anymore. They are auto switching.

Dang, now I feel old LOL, but yeah the last few I bought didn't... just thought they'd cut it to save some cash.

[grimcrash]

Nice, then I'm gonna buy it from Amazon. Thank you guys for the fast reply, you're awesome.

[Guest]

26 minutes ago, swordsman247 said:

Dang, now I feel old LOL, but yeah the last few I bought didn't... just thought they'd cut it to save some cash.

I remember the days of the voltage switch too  One wrong move and BANG  You might still find them on generic units but ones like the EVGA G2 are auto switching so they work between 100V - 240V and 50Hz - 60Hz.