PSU no voltage switch ?

[Loque68]

Hi, I just bought a new PSU and I realized that, unlike on previous PSU or on the product pictures on Newegg, my PSU doesn't have a switch on the back to change between 115V and 230V input, instead there's just a sticker that says "FULL RANGE" over the hole where it seems that the switch should have been. The PSU was bought new on Newegg.

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

Should I be concerned about this ?

Thanks !

 

[clutchc]

That means it auto-senses the supply voltage and adjusts itself. But it is up to you to provide the proper cable if the one you have is wrong for the outlet you are using.

 

[DSzymborski]

You ought to be more concerned if it *did*. A switch is the sign of an older power supply without active power factor correction. Almost every competent power supply made today has that and the ones that don't, like the Corsair VS, are only made for one of the markets.

That being said, it's not entirely good news. While the power factor correction isn't a problem, the rest of the PSU is. Most Raidmax PSUs are very low-end Andysons, with low quality capacitors and poor ripple suppression. The unbelievably short two-year warranty is only two years for a reason.

 

[Loque68]

Cool. Thanks for the answers guys ! Really appreciate it !