Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Anyone with PSU knowledge?

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Posts
    180
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked
    1 time in 1 post

    Anyone with PSU knowledge?

    (sorry to double post this but it's not getting seen really in the help forum and I need to sort it asap )

    Right I am currently putting my new system together, got all the vital parts today. The case for this system is an Antec Sonata with supplied 380w psu. Everything seemed fine, until I opened the case up and noticed it was supplied with a US 125v power cable

    Upon reading the manual it says the red supply voltage switch should be either set to 115v for US, or 230v for Europe. It is currently set at 115v.

    What I want to know is, if I use a standard UK power cable, and set the psu voltage switch to 230v will I be alright? I don't want to go through the hassle of returning the case purely to get the correct power cable when I have loads around. At the same time, I don't want to risk frying any of my new kit.

    You will know doubt be hearing from me again soon, this is my first system build from scratch and I will no doubt have issues

    Cheers everyone, help very much appreciated :d

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Sitting in a tin can. Far above the Earth.
    Posts
    385
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts
    read: http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/Sonata_en.pdf

    Page number 2, Set up point 3.

    Nomadd
    Support the OcUK Forum Free Speech Initiative: If you intend to register with the intention of posting defamatory remarks about OcUK, then please click here to return to the index. If you continue to register, and post any complaints or criticisms of OcUK, then your account will be immediately removed.

  3. #3
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Posts
    180
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked
    1 time in 1 post
    Cheers Nomadd, that was the bit I found in my manual. I just wanted to check they were no other repercussions of doing this action, since I found it odd that the system also had a US power cable.

  4. #4
    Un-Official HEXUS CS:S Clan Member/ajbruns man! Daymonkey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    England Home Of The Imprisoned
    Posts
    2,012
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    4 times in 3 posts
    dont plug it into plug mains when set to 130 i learned a lesson the hard way BOOM it went , QTEC EAT YA HEART OUT

    Irc Channels To Join(Quakenet), #hexus.cs, #hexus.net

  5. #5
    ?!
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Posts
    1,045
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked
    6 times in 5 posts
    If you ever want to destroy your PC's PSU at least, switch it to 110v...and step away. Otherwise 230v it is.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Silverstone 0dB Fanless PSU
    By Carvahlo in forum Reader Reviews
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 21-10-2004, 09:12 AM
  2. PSU recommendations
    By Alkan in forum PC Hardware and Components
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 18-06-2004, 12:11 AM
  3. Noisy PSU
    By ajbrun in forum PC Hardware and Components
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 04-06-2004, 12:44 PM
  4. PSU Mod
    By r1zeek in forum Chassis and Mods
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 15-02-2004, 07:40 PM
  5. Random lockups - PSU trouble?
    By Dr. X in forum PC Hardware and Components
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 13-10-2003, 08:30 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •