I'm ordering parts for a new computer and they're way cheaper on Amazon, but I'm in New Zealand which runs 240V as opposed to America's 110V (I think). Will the parts be fine if I just get the power supply locally or do I not even need to do that?
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It depends on the power supply.All modern PC power supplies are SMPS and they will work with a range of input voltage. Most good power supplies will just switch voltages automatically, while most less good ones will have a swich at the back. Generally the best way to be sure is to look at the label and see if it says input 100-240V.Chances are any quality PSU should just work.
(This isn't a quality PSU, but meh, it shows what I want to show.This one probably has a voltage selector)
Other components use DC, and wouldn't care about the external supply voltage.
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Excellent, so I don't really need to worry about it. Very helpful, thank you :)– karidyasJul 30, 2014 at 0:37