Corsair RM1000x Shift ATX v3.1 PSU Review

After the HXi Shift, Corsair released the more affordable RMx Shift series which consists of three members with capacities ranging from 750W to 1000W. This line is ideal for users wanting the side-mounted modular panel, yet don’t want to pay the premium price of the HXi Shift models.

The Corsair RM1000x Shift is (or will be) included in my best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x PSU picks article.

I have already evaluated Corsair’s fresh HXi Shift models, which CWT makes, and now the time has come for the new RMx Shift units, which Great Wall makes. Corsair provides the key features of this new series; some of them you can find below, filtered (by me) to remove any marketing extras:

Easy-Access Connection Position: Modular connections on the side of the PSU mean easier access for your cables and simpler, cleaner cable management
Native 12V-2×6 GPU Cable
Fully Modular Connectors: CORSAIR Type-5 PSU cables
Debossed PVC Cable Kit
140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
Zero RPM Fan Mode Support: At low and medium loads, the cooling fan switches off entirely for near-silent operation
Fan Speed Knob: Users have the freedom to adjust the fan speed to their own needs
Cybenetics Gold Certified [They are actually Platinum, but Corsair decided to “downgrade” them]
Intel ATX 3.1 Certified [Verified by Cybenetics]
105°C-Rated 100% Japanese Capacitors
Ten-Year Warranty

As you will notice, Corsair advertises them as Cybenetics Gold, but they actually got a Platinum efficiency certification. To keep its PSU portfolio in order, Corsair didn’t want to use the Cybenetics Platinum badge, and, according to Cyben’s policy, any brand can use any badge up to the one it already has. Meaning that in Cyben’s certification levels, “downgrades” are allowed, but in no case “upgrades”. It goes without saying that nobody can use a Cyben badge if the product hasn’t been evaluated and earned it. Typically, this should be the case for all certification agencies. Unfortunately, some still don’t care about “fake” badges, leaving users vulnerable to shady brand tactics (see the Gamdias example).

The MSRP prices of Corsair’s new RMx Shift series PSUs are listed below:

RM750x Shift: $155
RM850x Shift: $170
RM1000x Shift: $210

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Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer (OEM): Great Wall
Max Power: 1000W
Cybenetics Efficiency: [115V] Cybenetics Platinum (89.891%), [230V] Cybenetics Platinum (91.777%)
Noise: [115V] Cybenetics A (20.11 dB[A]), [230V] Cybenetics A+ (19.55 dB[A])
Compliance: ATX v3.1, EPS 2.92
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load): 0 – 50 °C
Alternative Low Power Mode support: ✓
Power 12V combined: 1000W
Number of 12V rails: 1
Power 5V + 3.3v: 120W
Power 5VSB: 15W
Cooling: 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (NR140HP)
Semi-Passive Operation: ✓ (Selectable)
Modular Design: Yes (Fully)
High Power Connectors: 2x EPS (2x cables), 1x 12+2 pin (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (4x cables)
Peripheral Connectors: 12x SATA (4x cables), 4x 4-pin Molex (1x cable)
ATX Cable Length: 610mm
EPS Cable Length: 650mm
12+2 pin PCIe Cable Length: 655mm
6+2 pin PCIe Cable Length: 650mm
Distance between SATA/4-pin Molex: 105mm
In-cable capacitors: No
Dimensions (W x H x D): 150mm x 85mm x 160mm
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lb)
Warranty: 10 Years
MSRP (excluding VAT): $210

Power Specifications

Rail		3.3V	5V	12V	5VSB
Max. Power	Amps	20	20	83.3	3
Max. Power	Watts	120		1000	15
Total Max. Power (W)		1000

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