Rosewill Lightning 1300W Gaming Modular Power Supply

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[Joshua_Mahr]

Good Review! I did not expect a Rosewill product to as well as it did. Like the review said it should have had 2 more pci-e power cables available. Still way to go Newegg oops I mean Rosewill.

[peti1212]

Yep, to be honest I wasn't expecting much from the PSU as well, but I was surprised how well it did. It is not cheap though!

[Joshua_Mahr]

Do you know what company actually makes it?

[peti1212]

I've heard that Super Flower has the same internals for one of their PSUs, though I don't know either which manufacturer makes it for them as well.

[Joshua_Mahr]

Yea I found the review. Super Flower like you said. I have never used a power supply from them. They any good?

[peti1212]

I haven't tested their power supplies yet, but if one of their PSUs run on the same components as the Rosewill Lightning-1300 then it has to be pretty good. The Rosewill did really well compared to my expectations.

[Saryn]

What I think is very nice is the ability to connect needed wiring rather than having unused wiring hanging around the case like I do now. I am so in need of updated equipment!

[peti1212]

Even nicer option is the Seasonic X-Series power supplies which come in a 100% modular form.

[dacrazydude]

I'm still slightly hesitant about using "off-brand" PSUs even though some of those are now fairly reputable. I don't think I'll ever buy a 850w+ PSU from an off-brand but maybe I'll try a Rosewill on my budget builds and see how it does. Might as well get some mileage out of the voltmeter.

[peti1212]

dacrazydude, I understand your thinking though you have to remember if you are building a budget system you will probably also be going with a budget PSU, so not sure how budget Rosewill PSUs would do unless you are going for the lightning-800.

[Joshua_Mahr]

You beat me to it peti. I was just gonna type the same thing.