Will my US PC / Desktop work in Europe / Overseas?

I moved from the US to Spain about a year ago. Shortly before I moved, I bought a PC and a laptop from Dell (I didn’t know I was moving at the time). The laptop works fine over here, I’m using a simple power adapter, no voltage converter. The PC is still in the US, and I’m preparing for it to be sent over, but what else does it need for it to work?

Again, it’s a little over a year old (though barely used) and it has US power cables. It’s a Dell Inspiron 530 series Desktop. I have called Dell, and some have said it’s as simple as switching out the power cable, others have said that Dell does not endorse using your PC in another country. (Whatever). So what do I need to know? Please note I don’t have access to view the power supply inside the unit right now, as I’m in another country.

In addition to the unit, I also have a monitor that uses a power supply cable similar to the unit, a printer/scanner/fax/copier/phone that has an inbuilt cable made by Brothers, and an external HD. Will any of these need voltage converters? Can I get away with using an adapter and a US surge protector to use them all from one power supply? What do I need to know??

I appreciate all the help! Thanks!!

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