The Corsair HX1000i Shift Crystal is a 1000W power supply unit featuring a transparent chassis with polycarbonate panels. It utilizes a platform manufactured by Channel Well Technology and is fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The device carries a Cybenetics Platinum certification for both 115 VAC and 230 VAC inputs.
A key feature of the unit is PinProtect+, a system that monitors current per pin on the 12V-2x6 connector. If a user-defined threshold is exceeded, the power supply cuts power to the connector and triggers a red light on the RGB fan. The unit also integrates an iCUE LINK System Hub, which supports up to 24 connected devices.
The power supply is rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 50°C and includes a ten-year warranty. It features a 140 mm magnetic dome bearing RGB fan. The internal design uses Elite capacitors rated for 105°C. The unit measures 150 x 86 x 200 mm and utilizes side-mounted connectors.
In performance testing, the unit achieved an average efficiency of 92.1% at 230 VAC and 90.5% at 115 VAC at 25°C. Under hotbox conditions at 45°C, efficiency remained stable with a minor drop of 0.4 percentage points. The fan remains inactive at loads up to 50% and reaches approximately 39 dB(A) at full 1000W load.
