Epilogue
The Corsair HX1000i Shift is expensive at $340, and given that most of the internal components are the same as the “plain” HX1000i, I suspect the extra iCUE Link hardware is to blame for the higher production cost. Performance-wise, it loses a bit to the HX1000i, and I expected higher performance given the semi-digital platform, which needs tuning to deliver even tighter load regulation, higher PF readings, and better transient response at 12V under high loads.
Whether the HX1000i Shift is worth your money depends on whether you will use its integrated iCUE LINK system hub, which lets you connect and control up to 24 compatible devices. This hub alone costs $60, and making the necessary changes to include it inside the PSU further increases the cost. You should also consider whether you can use the HX1000i Shift’s side modular panel before you buy it. In other words, check whether it is compatible with your chassis and offers better cable routing and management.
All in all, the HX1000i Shift offers decent overall performance, but I expected more given its higher price (about $100 more than the HX1000i).
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- Delivered full power at 46°C
- ATX v3.1 and PCIe CEM 5.1 compliant
- Cybenetics Platinum rated
- Conservatively set 12V OCP
- Good parts used
- Highly efficient 5VSB rail
- Quiet operation
- Within 1% load regulation
- Good ripple suppression
- Good transient response (normal loads)
- Extended hold-up time
- (Dead) low inrush currents
- Low vampire power
- Alternative Low Power Mode (ALPM) compatible
- Fan failure protection
- FDB fan
- 12+4-pin PCIe connector set at 600W
- Integrated iCUE LINK System Hub
- Expensive
- Protection features need adjustments (OCP and OPP)
- Mediocre transient response at 12V (high loads)
- Not so high efficiency at light and super-light loads
- Low PF readings
Ares,Do you intend to test the Rise mode PSU Zeus 1000 watts & 850 Watts PSUs?.
They performed very well on teclab tests, i think they would get a good certification in cybenetics.com if tested