What voltage converter do I need for my American PSU in Europe

[DaIceCreamMan]

Here is my situation, I have a nice gaming desktop computer and I am taking it to France. I understand that there is a different power system and plugs and voltage things(I am not very good with electricity). I want to know what type of transformer/electricity converted I should buy. I want it to also function as a serge protector. Here is the basic info you should need to answer the question, if you need more please let me know:

PSU Type:
Thermaltake TPG-1200M ToughPower Grand Power Supply - 1200W, 80 Plus Gold, 140mm Fan, CrossFireX Certified, SLI Certified

I just don't want it overloading all of the equipment inside. Thank you.

 

[pastit]

Voltage transformers for that wattage can be VERY expensive.
It's probably cheaper and better to leave your present PS at home and buy a replacement when you get there.
JB

 

[USAFRet]

Just about all recent PSU's can handle voltage from 90-240v. Some with a switch, some autocorrect.

For instance, your Thermaltake 1200w:
"Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V."

When you get there, just get the appropriate plug to the wall, and a surge protector.
Now....moving from the US to France, you have to check all of your other electrical stuff. Monitors, electric razors, etc, etc, etc.

 

[juanrdp]

You must configure the PSU to use 220v, and have the cord with the european plug (Schuko for grounded) or an adaptator, the diference in Hz (50Hz in europe vs 60Hz in Usa i think that is no problem at all).
Normally the PSU have a swich to alter between 110v/220v (i think that usa use the 110v)

 

[DaIceCreamMan]

Just about all recent PSU's can handle voltage from 90-240v. Some with a switch, some autocorrect.

For instance, your Thermaltake 1200w:
"Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V."

When you get there, just get the appropriate plug to the wall, and a surge protector.
Now....moving from the US to France, you have to check all of your other electrical stuff. Monitors, electric razors, etc, etc, etc.

But changing the PSU setting will keep everything on the inside of the PC safe correct?

 

[USAFRet]

Just about all recent PSU's can handle voltage from 90-240v. Some with a switch, some autocorrect.

For instance, your Thermaltake 1200w:
"Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V."

When you get there, just get the appropriate plug to the wall, and a surge protector.
Now....moving from the US to France, you have to check all of your other electrical stuff. Monitors, electric razors, etc, etc, etc.

But changing the PSU setting will keep everything on the inside of the PC safe correct?

You don't have to change anything except the cable going to the wall. The PSU autoswitches to the correct input voltage.
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001718

 

[juanrdp]

But changing the PSU setting will keep everything on the inside of the PC safe correct?

Correct.

 

[DaIceCreamMan]

Just about all recent PSU's can handle voltage from 90-240v. Some with a switch, some autocorrect.

For instance, your Thermaltake 1200w:
"Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V."

When you get there, just get the appropriate plug to the wall, and a surge protector.
Now....moving from the US to France, you have to check all of your other electrical stuff. Monitors, electric razors, etc, etc, etc.

But changing the PSU setting will keep everything on the inside of the PC safe correct?

You don't have to change anything except the cable going to the wall. The PSU autoswitches to the correct input voltage.
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001718

Thank you for the info. I'm sure you are right but I'm going to do a bit more research before plugging in a $5000+ pc. Any idea where I can get the power cable with a french head?

 

[USAFRet]

pc. Any idea where I can get the power cable with a french head?

Pretty sure that http://www.amazon.fr/ would have one.

 

[DaIceCreamMan]

pc. Any idea where I can get the power cable with a french head?

Pretty sure that http://www.amazon.fr/ would have one.

Would this one work?: http://www.amazon.fr/HQ-CABLE-703-10-C%C3%A2ble-dalimentation/dp/B001PBLYNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377609590&sr=8-2&keywords=PC+power+cable
Would its specifications work?
I am a little bit lost when it comes to wiring and electricity.
Also, thanks for all of the help.

 

[USAFRet]

pc. Any idea where I can get the power cable with a french head?

Pretty sure that http://www.amazon.fr/ would have one.

Would this one work?: http://www.amazon.fr/HQ-CABLE-703-10-C%C3%A2ble-dalimentation/dp/B001PBLYNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377609590&sr=8-2&keywords=PC+power+cable
Would its specifications work?
I am a little bit lost when it comes to wiring and electricity.
Also, thanks for all of the help.

Yes, that is exactly what you need. Now you have to look at all of your other electrical devices and do the same thing.
Monitors, for instance.

 

[DaIceCreamMan]

pc. Any idea where I can get the power cable with a french head?

Pretty sure that http://www.amazon.fr/ would have one.

Would this one work?: http://www.amazon.fr/HQ-CABLE-703-10-C%C3%A2ble-dalimentation/dp/B001PBLYNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377609590&sr=8-2&keywords=PC+power+cable
Would its specifications work?
I am a little bit lost when it comes to wiring and electricity.
Also, thanks for all of the help.

Yes, that is exactly what you need. Now you have to look at all of your other electrical devices and do the same thing.
Monitors, for instance.

Haha thanks. But there is no way im going to spend just as much to ship something as to buy it new and hassle free.