Aurora R10, voltage, travel often

Question

Hi, I live/game in the US most of the year, but will need to travel to New Zealand sometimes to visit family with my computer/tower. Will this system work with the wattage, Alienware desktops. I want to make sure, just in case I need to purchase a step down converter, or if it can take the 220-230 voltage nativly. I am aware I will need a different power cord going from the tower to the outlet.   New Zealand's electricity supply runs at 230/240 volts, and we use angled two or three pin plugs (the same as Australia and parts of Asia).

speedstep · Accepted Answer

new zeland uses specific power plug

https://www.amazon.com/Kentek-Prongs-IEC320-Australia-International/dp/B07KS5GZL9

AS/NZS 3112 is the harmonised Australian and New Zealand standard for AC power plugs (male) and sockets (female). The standard is used in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and several other Pacific island countries. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) "world plugs" Web site calls this plug Type I.

The plug consists of two flat pins forming an inverted V-shape, plus a vertical earthing pin below them.

rsena · Answer

I found this in the manual, it says it can take US a NZ vac, New Zealand is 230/240. I want to make sure this is correct and the computer can be plugged into the NZ outlet. I use the computer for gaming in the US primaraly but travel to NZ often.

dbrewster · Answer

I think a simple adapter , very common, opposed to a new cord even. Should be fine..

GTS81 · Answer

Technically it should. You just need to swap the power cord to fit the socket. I do recommend you getting a written confirmation from Dell before committing to the purchase though. @DELL-Chris M

GTS81 · Answer

Oh yeah you’re right. What was I thinking?!

rsena · Answer

Thanks all! By simple adapter, can you give a specific example? Thanks for any info

rsena · Answer

Thanks! Yes, I was thinking of doing that when I use it in NZ.

GTS81 · Answer

Something that changes the shape of the pins: https://www.amazon.com/OREI-Australia-China-Adapter-Plug/dp/B008JCVGPE/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=australia+to+usa+plug+adapter&qid=1591404234&sr=8-18

rsena · Answer

Got it, thanks! Makes sense.

r72019 · Answer

Funny that you selected the Orei adapater as an example. When I clicked on your link, amazon showed me a box reminding me that I had previously purchased their Australia/China adapter. I used to travel a lot internationally. Thse type of adapters have always worked great for me, no problems with them. I also have their Europe adapter, plus some others. Work fine with laptops, phones, etc.

Australia/China adapter

GTS81 · Answer

I hope you brought a ballpoint pen with cap when going to those countries that have sockets with safety mechanism to prevent the 2-pin adapter to be plugged in without the earth (ground) pin. It's either that pen cap's 'tail' or the metal fork in your hotel room. You're still here so I guess you didn't use a metal fork.