S smurph In Runtime Messages 269 May 7, 2005 #1 I am travelling in US and would like to take advantage of cheaper PC components. Will a HDD purchased in US suit a PC built in the UK? Same for DVD writer?
I am travelling in US and would like to take advantage of cheaper PC components. Will a HDD purchased in US suit a PC built in the UK? Same for DVD writer?
H hercules_upw Daemon Poster Messages 694 May 7, 2005 #2 I don't think computer parts care where they are from or where they are going. So, Yes, the hard drive and DVD burner should work in your PC. This is only my opinion, there is a possibility that i'm wrong.
I don't think computer parts care where they are from or where they are going. So, Yes, the hard drive and DVD burner should work in your PC. This is only my opinion, there is a possibility that i'm wrong.
Alvin.C Fully Optimized Messages 2,581 Location London May 7, 2005 #3 Re: Hello, No no...you're completely correct. Computer components don't have a system similar to PAL or NTSC, they are all one-for-all... ...but of course you'll have to make sure that specific components are compatible with your computer system first, as per usual .
Re: Hello, No no...you're completely correct. Computer components don't have a system similar to PAL or NTSC, they are all one-for-all... ...but of course you'll have to make sure that specific components are compatible with your computer system first, as per usual .
M MrBebop26 In Runtime Messages 406 May 7, 2005 #4 The only thing different besides PAL and NTSC is the volatage but that is on your power supply. -Ryan
The only thing different besides PAL and NTSC is the volatage but that is on your power supply. -Ryan
Alvin.C Fully Optimized Messages 2,581 Location London May 8, 2005 #6 Re: ...huh..? :freak: ... ...PAL and NTSC are technologies in video transmission. Power Supplies alter in voltages, frequencies and form factor.
Re: ...huh..? :freak: ... ...PAL and NTSC are technologies in video transmission. Power Supplies alter in voltages, frequencies and form factor.
Trotter Grandfather of Techist, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Staff member Messages 33,560 Location The South May 8, 2005 #7 Go for it. If they won't work with your system, there's always eBay.
GrimReaper23 Fully Optimized Messages 1,912 Location Fort Gordon May 8, 2005 #8 Ebay the end of the world is poosiable