Power supply through adapter?

[Afford]

So every now and then, I decide to browse the used market of other countries and then think about how awesome it would be to buy a cheap pc from there.....
But I’ve always wondered, if I was to buy a system from over there, would I have to replace the power supply, or could I use like a travel adapter to plug it into my wall and make it work? I’ve always been curious because I can’t really find any info on if an adapter is just a pass through point, or if it could fail kinda thing.

Thanks

Darcy

 

[alexoiu]

I'd rather buy a power cable like https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005113L/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b2VNE_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=WYDMSWWET5Y9FRDYZGQJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=e394d105-a7a7-54d3-ab1c-cd740fdac410&pf_rd_i=597260 if desktop.
If laptop, then yes, a travel adapter.

 

[jaslion]

So every now and then, I decide to browse the used market of other countries and then think about how awesome it would be to buy a cheap pc from there.....
But I’ve always wondered, if I was to buy a system from over there, would I have to replace the power supply, or could I use like a travel adapter to plug it into my wall and make it work? I’ve always been curious because I can’t really find any info on if an adapter is just a pass through point, or if it could fail kinda thing.

Thanks

Darcy

With a desktop you can just change the cable out for something that fits your plug.
With a laptop it depends if the cable is detachable or not.
HOWEVER whats most important is that the VOLTAGE is in specs. Some adaptors/psu's only operate in the 100-120v range or 220-240v range. If this is the case be very carefull that you get the correct one. This is not common but does happen to save money.

 

[Afford]

I am located in Australia. What is the specific cable called? Ill try and get one? If you could link one that would be good.

 

[alexrmulcahy]

I think i can help, being a proffesional fortnite player i use an overseas adaptor Hope that helped

 

[alexoiu]

I am located in Australia. What is the specific cable called? Ill try and get one? If you could link one that would be good.

An option: https://www.amazon.com.au/Power-Cable-Wall-240V-1-8m/dp/B077HKMJBR/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527501840&sr=8-2&keywords=power+pc+cable
It can be used for desktop power supplies that provide 110-230V. If PSU provided with voltage switch, make sure that it is set to 220V.