Corsair has launched the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL, a 1000W power supply featuring a transparent chassis and dedicated graphics card safety hardware. The unit includes the PinProtect monitoring system alongside an integrated iCUE LINK hub capable of managing 24 components. It is currently available in the US market for $339 with a 10 year manufacturer warranty.
The power supply incorporates clear polycarbonate panels on 3 sides to expose internal circuitry. Cooling relies on a 140 mm magnetic dome bearing fan equipped with programmable RGB lighting. Beyond aesthetics, the fan lights act as an alert for the PinProtect system, which tracks electrical current across the 6 power pins of the 12V 2x6 connector. If current on any pin exceeds set limits, the iCUE software triggers a warning and shifts the fan color to red. Prolonged overcurrent causes PinProtect to cut power to the graphics card while ramping fan speeds to 100%.
Users can configure current cutoffs between 7 A and 10 A within the companion app, which defaults to 9.5 A. Trigger delays adjust from 10 to 180 seconds. The software logs current levels per pin and performs cable seating diagnostics. Corsair also embedded a 2 channel iCUE LINK System Hub directly into the chassis. Each channel controls 12 devices, enabling the unit to power up to 24 ecosystem parts without requiring external hubs or extra PCIe power cables.
The unit meets ATX 3.1 specifications, supports PCIe 5.1, and holds a Cybenetics Platinum efficiency rating. Internal hardware tolerates brief power spikes reaching 2 times the nominal capacity. The modular layout places Corsair Type 5 cable ports on the side of the casing for easier routing inside compatible PC cases. A Zero RPM setting shuts the fan off entirely during light or moderate desktop workloads.
