Power supply compatibility

[Seran]

I am intending to send my old PC to a friend of mine in canada(I am in Europe) and I am just going to replace the PSU since the current one is a noname firecracker. I am intending to get a Corsair CX450M(grey unit) for it. Now obviously the power cable I will have wont work there so that will have to be replaced however my question is, is there any issue with using an EU bought PSU in canada. I dont know much about how it works but as I understand other than the obviously different sockets, electricity systems there would have like different paramaters or however you would say it than you do here so would the PSU work with that? I would just send money for a local PSU there, but my friend isnt very good with tech so if possible I would prefer to just replace it myself.

[LUUD18]

Make sure to use the correct voltage (there is usually a switch on the psu). Some countries use 230v and some 110v.

[Schakal_No1]

Canada uses 120V outlets, in europe 230V are mostly used. Some PSUs have a switch so they can be sold in europe and usa/canada, make sure the new psu has this option.

[Seran]

Thank you for the answers. The CX450M page says 'Auto-switching circuitry provides universal AC input from 100V – 240V'. I assume this means it switches voltages automatically?

[Schakal_No1]

yes it does

[Seran]

Just now, Schakal_No1 said:

yes it does

Thank you for the help!

[Wild Penquin]

Sending a PC (assembled!) abroad, not to mention overseas, seems like a risky business to me! Better have a careful/gentle courier firm. In any case I'd recommend removing heavy components (GPU, processor heatsinks etc) beforehand for transit and re-assemble on-site. But I understood the recipient is not technologically adept... in any case it might be worthwhile to arrange someone to assemble it.

[STRMfrmXMN]

4 hours ago, Seran said:

Thank you for the answers. The CX450M page says 'Auto-switching circuitry provides universal AC input from 100V – 240V'. I assume this means it switches voltages automatically?

Yes, you should have no problems.