Power Supply

[Lampard1983]

Hello everyone, what a fantastic forum, wish I had of known about this year's ago....

I had my minix x7 delivered yesterday from amazon UK but it's come with a 2 pin euro power supply, is it ok to use a standard shaver 2 pin to 3 pin adaptor or should I buy a new power supply, i'm worried about the volts and wattage, i'm really sorry if this is the wrong section

[goodoane]

It is OK the power supply is universal 110-220V no worries.

[fatfreddiescat]

Lots of info here:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3805-Stability-issues-and-power-supply

Also another thread here:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?10787-Recommendation-for-a-good-power-supply-for-Mk808B-(UK)&p=149281#post149281

It's not a problem to use euro adaptor for your PSU, UK and Europe voltage/Hz are the same.

I wouldn't trust a cheap Chinese PSU as far as I could throw it and mine go straight in the bin and get replaced with one from a major brand such as Sony, HP, Lenovo, HTC, Samsung, etc.

Main things to look for:

Input voltage range that matches your location, most good ones now accept 100V-240V AC

Output Voltage equal to what the equipment is rated for, ie. if it come with a PSU rated at 5V DC, then look for a PSU rated at 5V DC out.

Check the connector will fit and if DC voltage, that the polarity is connected correctly.

Output Current should be equal or preferably higher than the PSU that came with your device, as this will mean it will be running well within it's capabilities, should run cooler and aid stability.

[Lampard1983]

Thanks everyone, got an adapter today and will be ordering a new power supply from amazon