if i buy a graphics card/motherboard will i be able to use them
2007-08-19 12:52:38 · 17 answers · asked by jebidiah117 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
yes but they will bave a english accent
2007-08-19 13:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by .-. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't mind hazarding a guess that it's Martin S who's given all the thumbs down when, in fact, he's the one that's wrong. If you use a graphics card or motherboard from the United States, it will work perfectly well here, in the UK.
As has already been mentioned, the PSU (Power Supply Unit) will step down the voltage from 230v AC to the required 5v and 12v DC needed by these components.
Again, as already mentioned, the only problem you might have is if the video card has a TV out socket. This might well be set for NTSC (American) standard, and not PAL.
2007-08-19 23:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They should be fine.
These items use 5v and 12v supplies from the PSU.
Regardless of whether the PSU runs at 240v or 120v, it will always supply 5v and 12v for the mobo and graphics card.
The only problem may be if the graphics card has a TV out - this is likely set to NTSC rather than PAL although if it is modern, it may have an option for PAL in whcih case you could run it on your TV.
TV capture cards are set for NTSC and US frequencies. Generally though, everything you buy is interchangeable.
I picked up an HP USB driven scanner in CompUSA and it runs fine on my UK system...
2007-08-19 22:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the motherboard/graphics card and what you're trying to put them into. Most of the stuff is manufactured by slave labour in the Far East anyway, so actual components for your pooter are pretty universal.
2007-08-19 20:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by mustardcharlie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is where all those who have answrered are wrong when i travel to the usa i have to take my power adapter with my laptop otherwise it wouldn't work their electricity supply is different to UK. I bought a ps3 in the states only to find out it was a completeley different power inlet socket but if you want to risk it then go ahead you have been warned.
2007-08-19 20:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have no problem with most components.
The only problematic ones are the power supply and modems.
The former are fine if the are switchable to 240/250@50/Hz, i.e. European standard.
The latter may not work at all as the phone standard are completely different.
JBV^_^
2007-08-19 22:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by jackbassv 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only issue would be possibly the supply voltage, but all power supplies have 110/220 option. You will be fine, as long as you select the correct voltage before starting the pc.
2007-08-19 20:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apart from power supply which can be a problem ,TV Standard and remember to buy a new keyboard !
2007-08-20 09:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by JOHN R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problems...Yes u can..U,ll have to get a U.K outlet power lead cost u £3.00 that,s all.
2007-08-19 22:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by skamanoi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of sure you can use it in U.K.
The computer components has a International Standard, its can be used in any country in any computer.
2007-08-19 19:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Gerry 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the only thing different is the power unit
2007-08-20 20:48:04 · answer #11 · answered by omen405 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋