Corsair HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL launches with PinProtect+ and transparent panels

Corsair has released the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL, a 1000 W power supply. It has polycarbonate windows on three sides that are transparent. The unit is built on the HXi SHIFT platform and is Cybenetics Platinum-rated with up to 91% efficiency. It is ATX 3.1 certified and PCIe 5.1 compliant.

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The power supply includes PinProtect+, which monitors the six 12V pins on the native 12V-2x6 GPU connection in real time. Users can use Corsair iCUE to set a current threshold between 7 A and 10 A, with a 9.5 A default, and a delay between 10 and 180 seconds. If the current exceeds these limits, the 140 mm RGB fan turns red and iCUE displays a warning. If the abnormal current persists, PinProtect+ cuts power to the GPU to cause a shutdown. This feature can be switched off in iCUE. If a shutdown occurs due to a connection issue, iCUE notifies users to check if gray tips are visible on the 12V-2x6 cable connectors, which indicates the cable is not fully seated.

The HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL includes an integrated iCUE LINK System Hub that supports up to 24 compatible devices across two channels. The unit also uses custom 105°C-rated capacitors and features a Zero RPM Mode for the fan during low or medium loads. It uses a fully modular design with side-mounted connections for Corsair Type-5 cables. Corsair provides a 10-year warranty. The retail price is 289.90 Euro.