Taking my computer to Europe(Spain)

designMcGee

Right then,

I am moving to Europe. I need to know if all I have to do once I get there is get a new power cable for my monitors or tower. Do I have to get a new power supply and what about my monitors?

I realize this seems a bit of a silly question to ask but I'm ignorant.

Also, I need to get a tower, a 19 inch CRT and a 20.1" widescreen to Europe.

What would be the cheapest/easiest/most secure way of getting all of those goods to Europe?

Thanks!

tartanyak

Where in europe are you moving to?

designMcGee

Spain, sorry. Should have mentioned that.

tartanyak

Spain's 230/240Volts and 50Hz. The US is 120V and 60Hz.

Most computer power supplies can handle both, but check first. Some have a little switch to swap between the two. You'll need standard european plugs too.

KMFurDM

A power cable should be no big deal. For your power supply all you will need to do is check that is supports 240V power. Most have a little red switch on the back that you move with a screw driver or pen. Some are auto switching. Just look at it. It will be pretty obvious.

The monitor is another issue. If it has an external power supply make sure it will accept 240V. If not you may be able to get one from the maker of the monitor but...YMMV. If you plug the power directly into the monitor again double check that it will accept 240V.

Cheapest and easiest way to get your stuff over? Box it and check it. If you are going for an extended period I imagine that will be difficult because you will hit your check in allowance pretty quickly. Check with FedEx and UPS to see what shipping may cost through them. It could be cheaper to box your equipment and take it with you but that depends on whatever airline you take charges for extra checked items. Oh...insure everything.

DaySleeper

It may actually be cheaper to take the widescreen and buy a new CRT when you get there than to ship the CRT. Those suckers are pretty big.

designMcGee

KMFurDM wrote:

The monitor is another issue. If it has an external power supply make sure it will accept 240V. If not you may be able to get one from the maker of the monitor but...YMMV. If you plug the power directly into the monitor again double check that it will accept 240V.

Well the set up I have right now is just plugging it into my surge protector and then the surge protector goes into the wall.

Am I going to be able to do the same thing in Spain, with the correct cables of course, or do I need to buy an adapter for the monitor?

KMFurDM

designMcGee wrote:

KMFurDM wrote:

The monitor is another issue. If it has an external power supply make sure it will accept 240V. If not you may be able to get one from the maker of the monitor but...YMMV. If you plug the power directly into the monitor again double check that it will accept 240V.

Well the set up I have right now is just plugging it into my surge protector and then the surge protector goes into the wall.

Am I going to be able to do the same thing in Spain, with the correct cables of course, or do I need to buy an adapter for the monitor?

Look on the back of your monitor for a label. It should have a little section on what sorts of power it will accept. What monitor is this? Might make it a little easier.

designMcGee

just checked the Dell site.

Dell 2005FP

'Cept mine is not refurbished.

The newest version of that monitor says it supports up to 240. Not sure about the 2005FP yet.

KMFurDM

You are good to go...

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2005FPW/En/about.htm#Specifioications

Just get yourself a European power cable. No other changes needed.

designMcGee

woo hoo.

thanks dudes.

KMFurDM

No problem. Lucky bastard. Been trying to move to Europe for a couple of years now. This year I am pretty sure I've got it sorted.