Bringing computers in Europe?

[Pekka]

Right, and with that switch the plug turns into compatible plug in European ones? Like I said, I'm the only expert in this thread right now.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Pekka
Right, and with that switch the plug turns into compatible plug in European ones?

No, but who cares?

Power cords are a dime a dozen.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
Which makes quite a lot of sense

Until you realize most of the computers are made in Asia and the only thing changing is the size of the companiy's profits.

[Kuciwalker]

I meant that Canadian prices are pegged roughly to American prices.

[Pekka]

UR, listen buddy, he has asked if the adapter comes as an addition to the cord, because it weights 1 gram more, so hell yes it matters, stop being such a jerk I'm providing important information to a person who is asking help, and all you can do is say the same thing I said over again and then confuse him and come up with that language that is offensive and racist.

[BlackCat]

Originally posted by Pekka
Yeah if you use 110 which I think you do, you need an adapter that transforms it into 220.. those cost like under 20 bucks. That's all you need and you're set. So you need those both for your desktop and for your laptop. If you want to have them turned on at the same time.

I think it will work much better if he gets an adapter that converts 220 Volt into 110, otherwise I think funny things happen when he plugs up here in europe

Experts ! hah, dont trust them

[Mr. Harley]

UR beat me to it, but look at the back of the computer and see if there is a little switch on the power supply, somewhere near where it plugs in. If not, you can also pick up a replacement power supply with a dual setting at multiple locations (for between $20-50 US), including

www.isellsurplus.com or at TigerDirect. Make sure it's the right type and has enough wattage - post your processor here and we'll help I'm sure, or ask a geek friend. Then switch it out, it's a little tedious but can be done. Use the adapter for your monitor, unless shipping makes it cheaper to obtain in France.

For inexpensive laptops, go to www.xpbargains.com or www.techbargains.com

Make absolutely sure you get one that has either a Nvidia or Radeon video chip, the Intel sets are utter drek and useless for games. Good luck.

[Urban Ranger]

Pekka, you are one crazy dude

[SpencerH]

The ac adaptors that come with most laptops already convert either 220/50 or 110/60 to DC. All he needs is a plug converter to get the correct pins. If he has a switchable PS on his desktop all he needs is a french power cord.

[Cruddy]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


Depends. Most new power supplies have a switch in the back for 110V and 220V. So OB should check that first.

Quite correct. You might not need a new PSU at all for your desktop. If the PSU does not have such a 110/220 volt switch, it WILL need a new PSU.

Originally posted by SpencerH

The ac adaptors that come with most laptops already convert either 220/50 or 110/60 to DC. All he needs is a plug converter to get the correct pins. If he has a switchable PS on his desktop all he needs is a french power cord.

Also correct. Check the laptops power box before you buy it.

Convertors to change the physical plug difference between US and Europe (or indeed, anywhere in the world) might even be included with the laptop as well. If not, these are easy enough to obtain separately in Europe.

[Pekka]

YEs Let's say what Pekka has said already 100 times more. Yes yes yes yes.

[Fake Boris]

@ Pekka

and thanks to other people too

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Pekka
YEs Let's say what Pekka has said already 100 times more. Yes yes yes yes.

Pekkas right, I can't believe this question has dragged on so long....it's really not that complicated