Lugging a computer over...

Robyn · 08-22-2001, 10:09 PM

Helo!

Have a very, very important question. I live in Singapore and am going over to Chicago to study and I've been contemplating bringing the computer that I already have, which I bought here in Singapore, over to America. Either that, or I'll dissemble it and bring some parts over and buy some parts over there. Does anyone forsee any problems that I might have in doing this, like electrical supply or something? Is it a good idea?
Thanks very much for any help!

Robyn

~~xsiled~~ · 08-22-2001, 10:17 PM

1. its hello
2. it doesnt matter ur still gonna be carrying the same weight any way

OC · 08-22-2001, 10:33 PM

Considering the distance involved, it would be best if you could remove all the cards from the motherboard and package them seperately. Do this with the CDROM and hard drive also. Unplug the PS from the mobo also. When you unpack the box in the US, remove and re-seat the memory. Reinstall everything in the spots they used to be in and you should be fine.

Goods luck.

-OC

nhbilly · 08-23-2001, 12:59 AM

Don't forget the voltage switch on the power supply if you bring it to the US.
What is it anyway? to lazy to pull my heavy computer out to find out.......Smoken

Speedfreak · 08-23-2001, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nhbilly
Don't forget the voltage switch on the power supply if you bring it to the US.
What is it anyway? to lazy to pull my heavy computer out to find out.......Smoken

You mean the 115/230 switch? yes..

Robyn, why not jut get a laptop when you get here.

Robyn · 08-23-2001, 05:04 AM

I actually did consider a laptop but figured that I wouldn't be carrying it around very much since I like taking notes on paper. Also it doesn't give as much power as a desktop when playing games...in my free time, of course.

Robyn

helius · 08-23-2001, 05:40 AM

I've known quite a few (over half a dozen) foreign students who've brought their mini-towers over from Taiwan in their carry-on luggage. There has been no problems whatsoever... that I know of, anyway. Note that Taiwanese use 115V sockets.

The only two problems that I can see happening:
- Carry-on will be too big to pass by the newer/tougher size restrictions.
- Longer time going through customs, if you happen to get one of those custom officers.

08-22-2001, 10:33 PM	#3
OC the admiral formerly known as overclocked Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Outside the mainstream Posts: 5,922	Considering the distance involved, it would be best if you could remove all the cards from the motherboard and package them seperately. Do this with the CDROM and hard drive also. Unplug the PS from the mobo also. When you unpack the box in the US, remove and re-seat the memory. Reinstall everything in the spots they used to be in and you should be fine. Goods luck. -OC __________________ But what is adulthood except a delayed end-run around our parents' better judgment? -- Peter Egan cough

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08-22-2001, 10:09 PM	#1
Robyn Plebe Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2	Helo! Have a very, very important question. I live in Singapore and am going over to Chicago to study and I've been contemplating bringing the computer that I already have, which I bought here in Singapore, over to America. Either that, or I'll dissemble it and bring some parts over and buy some parts over there. Does anyone forsee any problems that I might have in doing this, like electrical supply or something? Is it a good idea? Thanks very much for any help! Robyn

08-22-2001, 10:17 PM	#2
~~xsiled~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 301	1. its hello 2. it doesnt matter ur still gonna be carrying the same weight any way

08-23-2001, 12:59 AM	#4
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	Don't forget the voltage switch on the power supply if you bring it to the US. What is it anyway? to lazy to pull my heavy computer out to find out.......Smoken

08-23-2001, 05:04 AM	#6
Robyn Plebe Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2	I actually did consider a laptop but figured that I wouldn't be carrying it around very much since I like taking notes on paper. Also it doesn't give as much power as a desktop when playing games...in my free time, of course. Robyn

08-23-2001, 05:40 AM	#7
helius Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Washington DC Posts: 798	I've known quite a few (over half a dozen) foreign students who've brought their mini-towers over from Taiwan in their carry-on luggage. There has been no problems whatsoever... that I know of, anyway. Note that Taiwanese use 115V sockets. The only two problems that I can see happening: - Carry-on will be too big to pass by the newer/tougher size restrictions. - Longer time going through customs, if you happen to get one of those custom officers.

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