Rosewill Lightning 1300W Gaming Modular Power Supply

RSS_Poster · 10-07-2011, 11:06 AM

Many users put their stock in well known PSU's from brands like Thermaltake or Cooler Master. Are these products better than more obscure brands like Rosewill? Today we take a look at the Rosewill Lightning 1300W PSU to test this.

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**Joshua_Mahr** · 10-07-2011, 02:16 PM

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** · 10-08-2011, 07:37 AM

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** · 10-08-2011, 12:48 PM

Do you know what company actually makes it?

**peti1212** · 10-08-2011, 05:57 PM

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** · 10-09-2011, 03:02 AM

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

**peti1212** · 10-09-2011, 07:11 AM

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** · 10-09-2011, 04:36 PM

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** · 10-10-2011, 04:38 AM

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

**dacrazydude** · 10-10-2011, 09:18 PM

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** · 10-11-2011, 02:13 AM

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.