Power supply question for US usage

the mac 13

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Hi, I got my desktop in Singapore few years ago with these specs:

i7-3770
Gigabyte H77m-D3H
32GB Ram
1 SSD for OS
3 2TB HDDs for storage
FSP Hexa+ 550W 80+

I am going to move to the US and I want to bring just the parts without the case over to the US to save money. The PC is still running fine and dandy but I am wondering if I should just use an adapter or buy a power supply from the US and to power on the PC? Would the difference in voltage matter if I were to use an adapter? If I were to get a power supply when I am there is there a switch on the mobo to change to allow the use of a different power supply and voltage or something like that?
 

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If your PSU input is auto voltage, 100-260v, just need an adapter.
 

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Hi, I got my desktop in Singapore few years ago with these specs:

i7-3770
Gigabyte H77m-D3H
32GB Ram
1 SSD for OS
3 2TB HDDs for storage
FSP Hexa+ 550W 80+

I am going to move to the US and I want to bring just the parts without the case over to the US to save money. The PC is still running fine and dandy but I am wondering if I should just use an adapter or buy a power supply from the US and to power on the PC? Would the difference in voltage matter if I were to use an adapter? If I were to get a power supply when I am there is there a switch on the mobo to change to allow the use of a different power supply and voltage or something like that?

FSP Hexa+ 550W 80+ looks like it's not dual voltage: https://www.fsplifestyle.com/PROP161000099/

Check your PSU specs/label to confirm. With easy access to Amazon & Newegg, I would just get a new one there. How long will you be there? If you're gonna be there for a few years, how are you not seriously tempted to just sell the old rig here and make a new build there, with US warranty coverage? Esp with Black Friday in about a month =:p
 

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Change to a PSU with at least Bronze rating. They require the PSU to be auto-switching to qualify for the efficiency rating.
 

the mac 13

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Thanks guys, I think I will just get a PS there. I run a specific set of software that requires special tweaking and hardware so it's better to stick with the parts until they all die.:D
 

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80PLUS certified PSU would come with auto voltage capability.
 
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