Using American Desktop Computer in the UK

[ChAiM'l]

Does anyone know if it is possible? I'm thinking of buying a desktop in the US and taking it to the UK. Would it be enough just to use an adapter/UK cable or would I have to change the power supply?

[Dan]

Dunno about desktops, but every laptop charger I've ever seen is for 100-240V so that it works everywhere without a converter.

[AsherO]

Dunno about desktops, but every laptop charger I've ever seen is for 100-240V so that it works everywhere without a converter.

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Very low likelyhood it won't work as 100-230/240v input is practically standard on PC power supplies.

You'll have other quirks like US version of windows (American-English Spell-check) and US Keyboard ($ sign instead of £) etc.

[elikay]

I know someone who picked up a computer which seemed to be in good condition from the curb but it wouldn't turn on, after looking he realized that it had a switch in the back for 110/220 and it was set to 220 instead of 110. He called the owner (a yid) to tell him, but he told him to keep it as he alreadt bought a new one!
As far as languages go you can always install a different keyboard (language, go to control panel - not  a big deal and toggle in between if necessary).

[AsherO]

it had a switch in the back for 110/220 and it was set to 220 instead of 110.

I've never seen anything like that, definitely not common.

As far as languages go you can always install a different keyboard (language, go to control panel - not  a big deal and toggle in between if necessary).

I was referring to the physical keyboard, in the UK they have a different layout.

But you're right, the regional/localization settings can easily be changed in windows.

[ChAiM'l]

I've never seen anything like that, definitely not common.

I was referring to the physical keyboard, in the UK they have a different layout.

But you're right, the regional/localization settings can easily be changed in windows.

Thanks for all your input. After doing some research online, I learned that most new dektops have a 110/220 PSU which auto-detects the voltage. The switch to change 110/220 used to be more common but I'm not sure if those are still around, as I haven't owned a desktop in a while...
As for the keyboard, last I checked, the only major difference is with the @ and " keys. In other parts of Europe though, the differences are bigger (AZERTY etc.).

[Chaikel]

AFAIK every PSU supports 110/220, either by switch or auto