Buying PSU from Amazon

[summer_dell]

Hi guys,

quick question ~!

Amazon is based in US.

If i were to buy their corsair PSU, when they ship over do i have to use converter for the power plug?


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[tarui04]

the 3 pin connector on the psu is common to most countries. u can get 1 cheaply from most places.

u will need to use an adaptor or u can change the plug yourself if the original plug can be dismantled

 

[alamakazim]

usually psu got switch 110/230v

according to datasheet, u can use in singapore

http://www.corsair.com/en/media/cms/manual/49-000099_revAA_HXManual.pdf

but best to check beforehand

cable don't need care lah

 

[commach]

You can use any local UK-plug IEC C13 connector power supply cable for the PSU shipped from US.

Just be sure the voltage selector switch is on 230volts and not 100/110volts if you want to use it locally (assuming SG).

 

[ginseng1]

I bought the Silverstone SFX PSU as it was not available in Spore then from Amazon. Dual voltage and using it now with no problems.

Now Spore selling for almost double the price and I ordered 1 more as spare for my 4 rigs in case one blows up.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

You can use any local UK-plug IEC C13 connector power supply cable for the PSU shipped from US.

Just be sure the voltage selector switch is on 230volts and not 100/110volts if you want to use it locally (assuming SG).

It seems that PSUs produced these days omitted the voltage switch on the PSU. So can i assume current PSUs are capable of automatically switch to appropriate voltage?

 

[Kiwi8]

Not bad to save some money.

 

[Maeda_Toshiie]

It seems that PSUs produced these days omitted the voltage switch on the PSU. So can i assume current PSUs are capable of automatically switch to appropriate voltage?

Power Supply FAQs

Most PSUs now have active PFC, so they automatically switch accordingly. For 80 Plus (and above) certified units, they have PFC requirements (>=0.9), so I can almost certainly say that units with certification have active PFC and thus do not require manual switching.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Power Supply FAQs

Most PSUs now have active PFC, so they automatically switch accordingly. For 80 Plus (and above) certified units, they have PFC requirements (>=0.9), so I can almost certainly say that units with certification have active PFC and thus do not require manual switching.

I always thought this active PFC thingy has got to do with lowering idle and sleep power draw. Looks like i need to buck up with my reading. Thanks for correction.

 

[SSDLover]

Buy those sgd1 multiple socket plug from any electrical shop in sg, and you're good to go with any type of cable for psu from U.S.

 

[wacko]

Buy those sgd1 multiple socket plug from any electrical shop in sg, and you're good to go with any type of cable for psu from U.S.

i find that US 2-pin plugs tend not to sit firmly in these adaptors, an accidental touch and you get some arcing. a 3-pin UK plug is a better solution.

 

[Maeda_Toshiie]

I always thought this active PFC thingy has got to do with lowering idle and sleep power draw. Looks like i need to buck up with my reading. Thanks for correction.

http://forums.hardwaresecrets.com/can-psu-have/4955?

(Active and passive) PFC doesn't reduce power consumption and thus does not affect the power bill; it reduces the current flow through the mains (in and out).

A slight correction to the earlier post of mine: there are power supplies with passive PFC, usually old models. These may come with a voltage switch. PSUs with active PFC do not require a voltage switch due to their ability to take a (relatively) wide range of input voltages.

 

[bemylove]

but is it much cheaper when you consider a psu is heavy and big..?

 

[ginseng1]

but is it much cheaper when you consider a psu is heavy and big..?

My SFX PSU cost extra USD 7 when I shipped it directly to Singapore from Amazon. That's provided you have other things to ship as well.

I'm sure no problem as there are so many stuff that are cheaper on Amazon. My keyboard, mouse, trackpad, torchlight, PSU, motherboard, RAM, shirt, books, binoculars, thermometer, shaver, USB thumb drive and card reader, Lego toy set, Bluray optical drive, SSDs, HDDs, phone protector, notebooks, tablets, watches, cameras, memory cards, radio, headphones, sound card, cables ... The list go on... I've saved at least several thousand dollars but I've also over spent on unnecessary stuff. So status quo since I would have spent the xtra in Spore anyway. Hope I don't frighten the distros here.

 

[SSDLover]

My SFX PSU cost extra USD 7 when I shipped it directly to Singapore from Amazon. That's provided you have other things to ship as well.

I'm sure no problem as there are so many stuff that are cheaper on Amazon. My keyboard, mouse, trackpad, torchlight, PSU, motherboard, RAM, shirt, books, binoculars, thermometer, shaver, USB thumb drive and card reader, Lego toy set, Bluray optical drive, SSDs, HDDs, phone protector, notebooks, tablets, watches, cameras, memory cards, radio, headphones, sound card, cables ... The list go on... I've saved at least several thousand dollars but I've also over spent on unnecessary stuff. So status quo since I would have spent the xtra in Spore anyway. Hope I don't frighten the distros here.

Exactly. Me and my brother has bought thousands of dollars worth electronic items from Amazon. The only things i bought from Sim Lim was my asus motherboard and one CM casing.

Savings for buying from amazon? There goes without saying, it's like i save SGD30 bucks at least for every SGD100 dollar i spent. In short say, generally u can save at least 30% for the very same item.

For example, i bought a silverstone ITX case with SFX psu for my sister. I paid like SGD190 including shipping. Guess what, sls retails for SGD250 ++!!!!

Bear in mind, amazon shipped it to my house w/o having me to go out travelling all the way from Sembawang to bugis. If i buy in sim lim, i still have to add in the taxi fare for the returning trip from sls to sembawang!

 

[SSDLover]

i find that US 2-pin plugs tend not to sit firmly in these adaptors, an accidental touch and you get some arcing. a 3-pin UK plug is a better solution.

Quite ok la. I'm sure u dont go and shack the cable right

Coz i got tons of U.S. 2 pin plug connected to adaptor. Philips shaver, electrical toothbrush, psu power supply cable and etc..... So far so good

 

[Alphas]

most PSUs are 110v-240v, this type dun need converter so dun waste your money for nothing.

 

[SSDLover]

but is it much cheaper when you consider a psu is heavy and big..?

Buy few items and ship together, u can still save big bucks. Try it, no joke

 

[wacko]

Quite ok la. I'm sure u dont go and shack the cable right

Coz i got tons of U.S. 2 pin plug connected to adaptor. Philips shaver, electrical toothbrush, psu power supply cable and etc..... So far so good

Erm, "accidental" means "not by intention".

For fixed power cable items, there isn't much of a choice. but if you can replace the power cable with a UK 3-pin, well, let's just say I will hate to say "I told you so".