The Rosewill brand name covers a wide variety of computer related products, and recent reviews at Bigbruin.com have just scratched the surface of all that they offer. Hard drive enclosures and digital photo frames are just two of Rosewill's many products, and this review will travel down yet another avenue of their diverse line up by taking a look at one of their power supplies.

The RD600N-2DC-SL-SLV Stallion Series 600W unit shown in the promotional image below is just one of a handful of Rosewill power supplies presently on the market. With a highly polished finish, a pair of blue LED fans, and well finished cables, it is obviously an attention grabber. This review will take a look beyond the flashy exterior to see if this stallion is a work horse that your system can rely on.


Before taking a look at the RD600N-2DC-SL-SLV Stallion Series 600W Power Supply provided for review, let's take a look at some published data taken from the Rosewill website...

Features:

» Supports ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V v2.91 standards
» Supports both Intel and AMD Systems
» Active Power Factor Correction(PFC) with PF value=0.99 provides clean and reliable power to your system
» Dual 12V rails provide independent reliable power
» SLI Ready - Dual PCI-Express connector
» 12V Combined Output 40A
» Dual 80mm Silent Blue LED 2 ball-bearing Fans with Smart Temperature Sensor
» 20+4 pin main connector for universal motherboard compatibility
» Mesh sleeving on all cables for easier cable routing and better ventilation
» Built-in inrush current, over temperature/current/voltage protection circuits
» Safety & EMI Approval: UL, FCC
» Output connectors:
   » 1x 20+4 pin Main Connector
   » 1x 4 pin ATX12V Connector
   » 1x 8 pin EPS12V Connector
   » 2x 6 pin PCI-Express Connector
   » 7x 4 pin Peripheral Connector (Quick-release)
   » 2x 5 pin SATA Connector
   » 2x 4 pin Floppy Connector

Specifications:

» Model: RD600N-2DC-SL-SLV
» Type: ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91
» Maximum Power: 600W
» PFC: Active
» SLI Support: Yes
» Hold-up Time: >17ms
» Efficiency: >80%
» Input Voltage: 90-264 V
» Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
» Input Current: 10A / 6A
» Inrush Current: 50A max. for 115 VAC Cold Start / 100A max. for 230 VAC Cold Start
» Output:
   » +3.3V@24A
   » +5V@30A
   » +12V1@22A
   » +12V2@22A
   » -12V@0.5A
   » +5VSB@2.5A
» Short Circuit Protection: All Output Equipped With Short Circuit Protection
» Over Voltage Protection: +3.3V, +5V, +12V1, +12V2
» MTBF: 100k hours at max. load, normal line and 25°C
» Dimensions W x H x L: 150 x 86 x 140 mm / 5.90 x 3.39 x 5.51 inch
» Warranty: 3 years