Ian, when I worked for Micron Electronics, we sent thousands of
computers overseas to Europe and Asia with no problems.  Those computers
used mostly US Power power supplies.  Some used Tiger power supplies.
Both brands worked just fine.  I haven't ever heard of any problems with
the voltage switch, or with systems failing because of it.

Obviously the important thing is to double check the switch when they
get to Scotland and make very sure that it's where it needs to be.

Drew Dunn
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Ian Mac Innes wrote:
>
> I am building a  PC with a Cyrix 686 L 200+ processor....BUT this machine
> will be given to my nephews who will be
>
> visiting from Scotland. They'll take it back with them,after it's built.
>
> It is my plan to have them build the machine here in Maine,and troubleshoot
> it for the week of their visit.
>
> The power supply has a switch which can be changed from from 115 Volts to
> 230 Volts.
>
> My experience in building about 20 PC's is not of any help in this
> situation,and I'd be pleased to have any views on the
>
> RELIABILITY of the voltage switch,and whether any readers have taken a
> machine across the Atlantic,and used it at the
>
> higher voltage.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ian Mac Innes