Corsair RMi Series RM1000i Power Supply Review

Final Thoughts

Pricing

The RM1000i isn’t cheap, clocking in at £144.95 from Overclockers UK. Of course, the old saying that you get what you pay for rings true and there’s no doubt that this is a premium quality product.

Conclusion

I’m very impressed by the latest Corsair RM1000i power supply. It’s got all the features you could want from a high-end PSU, but also brings a few extra features to the table that are more than welcome. You’ve got a huge amount of power to draw from, more than enough for a multi-GPU configuration on an overclocked system. There’s a huge array of power cables, more than enough to hook up all the devices you could fit into an enthusiast grade full-tower chassis. For most people, those two aspects are all they need. However, extras such as the semi-passive/silent design, silky smooth ripple suppression, Corsair link, fully modular cables and excellent efficiency are what makes the RM1000i worth its retail price.

Build quality is superb throughout, from the high-quality cables to the rather simple and understated, but durable metal chassis of the unit. Taking a look at the interior, you can see that the unit has been made with extra care and that no doubt plays a big part in the passive cooling and great efficiency performance. The super quiet performance of the fan is great, even at full load it was surprisingly quiet and under standard day-to-day usage of your system, it’s completely silent.

Corsair Link is certainly a great addition for those eager to use this power supply for overclocking and benchmarking, as it gives you command over rails, voltages, fan profiles and more, allowing you to squeeze every bit of performance from your PSU as well as your system.

Pros

• Fully modular cables
• Incredible seven-year warranty
• Exceptional ripple suppression
• Semi-passive design
• Fan-test button
• Corsair Link
• Great for overclocking
• Ideal for multi GPU systems
• Switchable single/multiple 12v rail
• Sense wires + extra capacitors for voltage and ripple regulation

Cons

• None

Neutral

• More expensive than some 1000w units, but you get a lot in return for the extra investment

“The RM1000i delivers impressive performance across the whole range, making it an ideal choice for those who want to overclock, run high-end hardware and more. The build quality, efficiency, fan performance and more are all well above what you would expect, making this one of the best all-round PSUs on the market today.”

Thank you Corsair for providing this review sample.