USA -------> UK

[Celtman]

Hi,


Just wondering, if I buy a graphics card in the USA, and have it shipped to the UK, will it work in a standard UK PC (240v supply?), or will it just blow up or something

They seem much cheaper over there.....

Also, do  and CPUs from USA work on european PCs + mboards?


Thanks,
Celtman

[dcunning30]

I should work.  The power differences are accomodated by the computer's power supply.

[Celtman]

Thanks for such a quick reply

Does anyone know if there would be extra taxes to pay if it is imported? (darn british government, getting their hands on all my cash )

[Delta_]

VAT must be paid @ 17.5%

[jimcooper1]

It may be subject to import duty and the warranty may be USA only.  Check both of these before you commit.

regards

Jim

[MWISimmer]

There is a loophole.. somewhere.
It's to do with being a gift and not a purchase.... If you know anybody in USA send them a cheque/money order and get them to buy and post to you as a gift.
The cost may not be much different when factoring in postage and time spent by your self and your "friend"..
Make sure you trust that person too....  ;)

[Celtman]

Thanks for the help, I decided against it now as by the time I add postage, even with my "freinds" help, it costs about the same, so I'd rather be safe than sorry and buy from UK.