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    Taking computers across the pond?

    If I take my Shuttle to Canada, where I am thinking about spending a winter season, will it work on the lower voltage?

    Simple question, but I'm confused about it!

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    Depends upon your PSU.
    Canada is 110V like the USA so if your PSU either auto adjusts or has a 110V switch you should be OK (need a new cable or an adapter though as different socket).

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    Yeh cant see why not - best thing to do is crack her open and check the voltage range can be from 110/30V up to 230-50 V. Also - red switch on the back of the PSU - before going over, switch it to 110V...that is, if the PSU has one (most up to date ones dont).

    Just - dont plug it back in without checking the red switch...or some fireworks will be in store

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