Using foreign power supply in American pc

[A_Vale_]

I'd like to use a South American power supply in a US pc. I've researched it a bit, and some things I've read say that all I need to do is flip the switch from 230v to 115v, and some say I need a power adapter. The plug on the psu's power cable is not shaped for American outlets, but American cables plug perfectly into the unit. Can I just flip it to 115v and use an American cable, or would I need some kind of adapter?

Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

 

[Mousemonkey]

I'd like to use a South American power supply in a US pc. I've researched it a bit, and some things I've read say that all I need to do is flip the switch from 230v to 115v, and some say I need a power adapter. The plug on the psu's power cable is not shaped for American outlets, but American cables plug perfectly into the unit. Can I just flip it to 115v and use an American cable, or would I need some kind of adapter?

Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

That would suggest that it is not an active PFC PSU so don't use it.

 

[alexoiu]

"Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning. "
It will not work.
Have you bought it?

 

[Rogue Leader]

You can't use it but not because its not Active PFC, but the fact that there is a sticker basically telling you the switch doesn't work.

Why do you want to use a South American PSU? Just curious.

Either way, buy a US PSU, thats the only way your PC will work.

 

[A_Vale_]

I'd like to use a South American power supply in a US pc. I've researched it a bit, and some things I've read say that all I need to do is flip the switch from 230v to 115v, and some say I need a power adapter. The plug on the psu's power cable is not shaped for American outlets, but American cables plug perfectly into the unit. Can I just flip it to 115v and use an American cable, or would I need some kind of adapter?

Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

That would suggest that it is not an active PFC PSU so don't use it.

Alright, thanks. I just looked it up, and it turns out my current psu doesn't have active pfc either. I guess I'm just asking if this power supply will work the same as it would in South America. Quality is a separate issue. Thanks

 

[A_Vale_]

"Oh, and there's a sticker over the voltage switch that says "230v Only". I assume it's because the shipped product was made for use in South America, but I thought it was worth mentioning. "
It will not work.
Have you bought it?

It was given to me.

 

[A_Vale_]

You can't use it but not because its not Active PFC, but the fact that there is a sticker basically telling you the switch doesn't work.

Why do you want to use a South American PSU? Just curious.

Either way, buy a US PSU, thats the only way your PC will work.

It was given to me by a friend who just returned from a family visit in Brazil. Ok, thanks. Does that mean if the switch worked it would be as easy as flipping it and using a US cable?

 

[A_Vale_]

I found a product page for the psu. Here's the info listed there.

*Edit* Ok, it didn't format correctly, so here's the link.

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-612175719-fuente-topower-ultimate-top-700w-pci-e-x-2-52amper-_JM

 

[Rogue Leader]

You can't use it but not because its not Active PFC, but the fact that there is a sticker basically telling you the switch doesn't work.

Why do you want to use a South American PSU? Just curious.

Either way, buy a US PSU, thats the only way your PC will work.

It was given to me by a friend who just returned from a family visit in Brazil. Ok, thanks. Does that mean if the switch worked it would be as easy as flipping it and using a US cable?

In theory yes. I can't find any info on the PSU to tell you if its a good one or not, other than made in China on the box (which is a tossup) but if there is a sticker blocking the switch, I would suggest moving on to something else.