Corsair HX1000i Shift Crystal: High-end power supply marries digital monitoring with transparent design
Corsair's latest 1000W Platinum-rated PSU combines the company's HXi platform with a distinctive clear polycarbonate chassis and side-mounted connectors, launching this month.
Corsair has established itself as a dominant force in PC components and peripherals since its 1994 founding in California, initially as a memory module manufacturer. The company's product range now spans cases, cooling solutions, input devices, streaming equipment and power supplies. When Corsair moved into the PSU sector during the latter 2000s, it pursued a strategy of partnering with established manufacturers rather than building in-house. Channel Well Technology (CWT) emerged as a key collaborator, supplying substantial volumes of the RMx and HXi product lines. The HXi series has maintained its position as Corsair's premium offering with integrated digital monitoring capabilities, sitting between the company's entry-level models and the flagship AX lineup.
The HX1000i Shift Crystal represents an unconventional approach to power supply design. Unveiled at Computex 2026 and arriving November 12th, the unit fuses the side-mounted connector arrangement found in SHIFT models with Corsair's HXi digital platform, then encases everything in a chassis featuring clear polycarbonate panels on three sides. This design choice transforms the PSU's internal components into a visual element of the overall system build. CWT manufactures the underlying platform, which carries Cybenetics Platinum certification across both 115 VAC and 230 VAC input specifications. The unit meets requirements outlined in both the ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 design specifications. Additional features include an iCUE LINK System Hub and Corsair's PinProtect+ per-pin current monitoring system for the native 12V-2x6 connector. The 1000W variant delivers full rated output continuously at ambient temperatures reaching 50°C and includes a ten-year warranty.