JUST MOVED COUNTRY! Universal AC Input?

[LucienSD]

Hi everyone,

I just moved back from Europe to the United States, and during my time in Europe I built my first PC. I am already pretty sure (from what I have read) that I will be fine, but I just want to make sure.

Correct me if I am wrong, but the only component in a PC that is not already universal is the power supply. From what I have seen there is usually a 'voltage switch' on the power supply that changes the voltage from '115v' to '240v'. I was originally confused because my PC did not have such a switch, so I opened up the PC and took a look at the power supply, which is the "Thermaltake TR2 500W'.

I found on the Thermaltake website that that model had a component called a Universal AC imput.

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=c_00001655

"Universal AC input 100V~240V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage."

I just wanted to make sure that if I were to use my newly purchased AC cable for the US that my PC would not explode or something of that nature.

Thanks for the help! 😀

 

[DSzymborski]

Most PSUs do *not* have a switch. Generally speaking, if you see one with a switch in 2017 (meaning the PSU has passive power factor correction), it's likely a garbage PSU. Pretty much any PSU of quality for the last decade or so will use active PFC, meaning that the controller integrated circuits will automatically handle a whole range of inputs.

If the TR2 wouldn't have a problem. While it's not a particularly good PSU, that's for other reasons.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can run it here in the USA , but it's a poor quality PSU , UPGRADE WHEN YOU CAN.

 

[superninja12]

'' - Universal AC input 100V~240V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage. '' on the link u send me on the front page.

indeed , but u need that usa socket head thingy

 

[LucienSD]

Thanks for your answers! superninja12, when you refer to the 'socket head thingy', do you mean the AC cable for the USA?\

http://www.cableleader.com/3ft-18-awg-universal-power-cord-iec320-c13-to-nema-5-15p.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoYrXiJy71QIV2kwNCh1p9w8JEAYYASABEgJ25fD_BwE

I have a more expensive version of this cable.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Thanks for your answers! superninja12, when you refer to the 'socket head thingy', do you mean the AC cable for the USA?\

http://www.cableleader.com/3ft-18-awg-universal-power-cord-iec320-c13-to-nema-5-15p.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoYrXiJy71QIV2kwNCh1p9w8JEAYYASABEgJ25fD_BwE

I have a more expensive version of this cable.

Is the right fit for USA socket.

 

[LucienSD]

I appreciate the help but I have just plugged my PC in and it is not working...

Any other ideas on what could be wrong? (judging from your rank you seem to know what you are talking about)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would check all the connections , also are you getting any sign of power , lights , fan spin?

 

[LucienSD]

I would check all the connections , also are you getting any sign of power , lights , fan spin?

That's the thing, everything looks firmly connected but there is 0 sign of any power. I have no idea what could be wrong. I'm considering getting someone to look at it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Could POSSIBLY be a failed PSU , they are very poor quality.

 

[LucienSD]

Could POSSIBLY be a failed PSU , they are very poor quality.

Sorry if I am annoying you, but when you say failed PSU, do you mean it is permanently broken? I just find that hard to believe considering the PSU is less than a year old.

Thanks again!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a TR2 wouldn't surprise me , but can't say for sure , you'll need another PSU to check the system.