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Hi, everyone. I am in the middle of getting the parts together to build my first desktop PC. I am mainly purchasing the parts from NewEgg.com and I have come across a certain "problem", if you will.

As part of a combo deal with my ASUS P5Q motherboard, I received a Rosewill 750W Extreme Series power supply. When I went around checking out the reviews, I found that a little over 60% of them all stated that their units died a little after a year, or they immediately fried their machines.

I ask anyone who has built a computer with a Rosewill Power Supply to give me feedback on the reliability and endurance of these units. I'll gratefully accept any comments or feedback concerning this.

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A short, practical follow-up to the reports here from , and : a PSU is a single point of failure that can cause safety risks and component damage, so treat any suspect unit conservatively. If the supply ever gives off burning smells, visible damage, or unusual noises, cut power immediately, document the serial/retail receipt and photos, and stop using it. (lifewire.com)

If the unit just won’t power the system and you want to diagnose it safely, start with non-invasive checks: unplug everything, look for burn marks, then do a basic “paperclip”/jumper start only to confirm the PSU will spin its fan. That only proves the unit starts; it doesn’t prove stable voltages. Use a dedicated PSU tester or a multimeter to read the +12V, +5V and +3.3V rails and check Power‑Good timing. For accurate, safer testing follow vendor guidance (paperclip/jumper + tester + measuring under load) and avoid opening the PSU yourself. (help.corsair.com)

If there are signs of catastrophic failure (smoke, sparks) or the voltages are out of tolerance, contact the seller and the manufacturer for RMA immediately — keep photos, the purchase invoice, and the unit’s serial number. Manufacturers’ RMA pages explain the process and where to send evidence; do not attempt internal repairs (large capacitors and lethal voltages). (rosewill.com)

When replacing the unit, prefer supplies with good independent reviews, clear ATX/ATX12V/PCIe specs, and a multi‑year warranty. An 80 PLUS mark shows efficiency but not overall build quality, so cross-check certification listings and independent test labs before trusting a cheap bundle PSU. If budget allows, buy from well‑tested product families (long warranty, stable reviews) rather than relying on bundled or unknown-brand “extreme” models. (clearesult.com)

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I stronly do NOT recommend this Power supply. i've never had any problems with electronic or computer components within the first id say year of operation - after that some things begin to experience wear or etc etc.

I bought this pSU in November because of a combo deal with a Gigabyte board. It worked flawlessly the first month, until last night when I went to turn it on, it popped, sparked, and began to smoke. Fortunately it appears none of my other components were damaged - but as you will notice now that PSU by itself is discontinued from newegg - coincidence? i think not.

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I too bought this PSU in November because of a combo deal with a Gigabyte board. That was 11 months ago. This morning I had no power at all. I checked the power strip and it appearded to be faulty. I switched it out and turned it on at that moment I thought that I blew a Fuse! It POPPED, SPARKED and Smelled like it was on fire(The PSU that is). OMG! I just hope that It didnt fry my Motherboard, CPU or Video Card. I have no way of telling until I replace the PSU. Needless to say, I dont think Im going to get another one of these.

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