Replacement powercord for EVGA G3 650W

[luggagefan]

Hello, so I've bought a PSU (EVGA G3 650W) online, and it comes with the US 3pin, was wondering where I could get a good quality / trustable replacement power plug for my new PSU, other than getting a travel adapter

 

[commach]

Use the existing UK Type G power cord, you don't need a new power cord for new PSU.

 

[ragnarok95]

Yap, agree with commach. Or if you need one, just purchase one, less than S$5. Just walk around sim lim sq back ally, maybe you can even pick one up for free???

 

[krey]

as long as it's 110-240v, you can just buy a new cord from SLS/hardware stores

 

[Zero007]

You come my place. I give you for free.

 

[FlipGor]

i know sim lim tower basement got sell, around 7 bucks only. i bought mine there when i shipped in my evga g3 last year.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

Cheapest option, buy adaptor those plastic ones. Costs a buck? Go those neighbourhood hardware store should have. Tell them u looking for US to UK adaptor

 

[Kiwi8]

I can give u one cable for free.

 

[Audiology93]

Hello, so I've bought a PSU (EVGA G3 650W) online, and it comes with the US 3pin, was wondering where I could get a good quality / trustable replacement power plug for my new PSU, other than getting a travel adapter

SLS. Bought mine for $3. There's this shop at lv 4 or 5 with green signboard that sell a lot of accessories.

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[Munchies]

If in a hurry just snip the plug and replace with a UK 3 pin.

 

[commach]

If in a hurry just snip the plug and replace with a UK 3 pin.

If in a hurry, just use the existing UK type G power cord.

Unless the power cord damaged or lost, there shouldn't be any concern using the existing power cord. A new power cord doesn't increase the processing speed of the processor or increase frame rate for the GPU. The sockets and wiring in the house are probably 20 to 30 years old, should we change everything together with a new power supply?

 

[SeanPC]

Take note of the cable rating. If cannot withstand 240v will cause it to melt.

 

[wwenze]

Take note of the cable rating. If cannot withstand 240v will cause it to melt.

Well if it has the UK plug it has to be able to handle 240V... unless somebody simply took a US cable and attached the UK plug to it

The fuse's current rating is something to consider however. But even a 3A fuse *should* be sufficient however for a 650W since everything is APFC nowadays. Just remember not to replace a cable's fuse with a higher current fuse if you're not sure if the cable itself can handle the higher current.

 

[SeanPC]

Well if it has the UK plug it has to be able to handle 240V... unless somebody simply took a US cable and attached the UK plug to it

The fuse's current rating is something to consider however. But even a 3A fuse *should* be sufficient however for a 650W since everything is APFC nowadays. Just remember not to replace a cable's fuse with a higher current fuse if you're not sure if the cable itself can handle the higher current.

it should be an original us plug cable. if want to use adapter or change to uk plug, must check the voltage rating of the cable. if is 110v only cannot use this method. local voltage will melt the cable. current is not so much of a concern as the current for 110v is higher than 220v.

 

[commach]

it should be an original us plug cable. if want to use adapter or change to uk plug, must check the voltage rating of the cable. if is 110v only cannot use this method. local voltage will melt the cable. current is not so much of a concern as the current for 110v is higher than 220v.

Original US NEMA 5-15P to IEC-C13 power cords are rated at 125V 10a, nothing higher than UK Type G to IEC-C13 power cord come with 5a fuse typical.

 

[SeanPC]

Original US NEMA 5-15P to IEC-C13 power cords are rated at 125V 10a, nothing higher than UK Type G to IEC-C13 power cord come with 5a fuse typical.

I meant 110v normally is higher current than 220v for the same thing. Since this cable cannot take higher than 220v, no need to see the current. Last need to check the power supply is auto or manual switch between 110v and 220v.

 

[commach]

I meant 110v normally is higher current than 220v for the same thing. Since this cable cannot take higher than 220v, no need to see the current. Last need to check the power supply is auto or manual switch between 110v and 220v.

You don't understand ohms law, do you?

 

[luggagefan]

Hey thanks everyone for the help! I'll check out SLS when I go down to get my CPU + mobo