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Wow, that is a scary answer from Insignia. An 80 plus Gold psu can pull nearly 1400 watts from the wall with a standard North American outlet (110-120v). Now, are you going to be maxing the psu out? The answer is most likely no. But i can assure you that your psu came 16 or 14 gauge wires inside its power cord. I'm mind blown that Insignia gave you the go-ahead. Don't risk it. Get a proper rated cord. If you're running a 1200 watt psu I'm guessing you've got expenaive hardware that needs big power. You should never exceed 80% of the max wattage when it comes to electrical wires/outlets. Get a cord with a 15 amp rating. Insignia, what are your thoughts on this?
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello Eren, thank you for your question, this AC power cable is a standard 18‑gauge 3‑prong cord designed for typical 110/120‑volt devices, and while it can physically connect to many power supplies, it does not determine or limit the wattage the PSU can draw. A 1200‑watt Gold‑rated power supply will pull the power it needs directly from the wall, and as long as the PSU itself is designed for 110/120V operation and uses a standard IEC C13/C14 style connector, this Insignia cable can safely deliver the required current. The cable is simply a pass‑through conductor and does not regulate or restrict wattage, so if the PSU is compatible with a normal 18‑gauge AC cord, this cable will work without issue. Sudeep | Insignia
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