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Post Date: 2012-11-28
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    Posted: 28 Nov 2012 at 11:54am
Hello again ds support! I'm in the USAF and I was moved here to England and I was wondering what would happen if I plugged my ode v2 lvl1 into the power here, with the voltage being 240, would the computer "blow up" on me?
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Nope, no explosion. Your PSU will adjust itself automatically. Unless it has a red switch, which requires manually flipping the voltage over. But most are automatic anymore.
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Exactly!
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So you're both telling me with absolute certainty that I'll be fine? The last thing I want is my computer frying lol. Also, how would monitors fair at 240 volts?
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The GS600, and most Corsair power supplies I believe, have "Universal AC input from 100~240VAV," so Corsair is saying with absolute certainty that the power supply and computer will be fine.

Found that on the info page for your power supply:
http://www.corsair.com/us/power-supply-units/gs-series-power-supply-units/gs-series-gs600-80-plus-bronze-certified-power-supply.html

Not sure about the monitor, I'm sure somebody else will know though.

Edited by DomTheBomb - 28 Nov 2012 at 3:27pm
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We used a transformer when we lived there for 5yrs. Never had a problem. See if any of your American friends over there can locate one for you.
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