Corsair RM1000

Super Flower brings Titanium-class efficiency to the 1 kW category. Its SF-1000F14HT is currently the most efficient PSU in this market segment. In the U.S., wait until EVGA releases its SuperNOVA 1000 T2, which should be identical.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Corsair RM1000 1

Product details

  • The latest ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 standards and it is backward compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 systems.
  • 4th generation Intel Core processor Ready (Intel Haswell and Z87 motherboards)
  • 80PLUS Gold certified, delivering over 92% energy efficiency at real world load conditions.
  • Low-profile, flat cable design reduces air friction and helps maximize airflow through your computer's chassis.
  • Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of up to 0.99.
  • Over-voltage and over-current protection, under-voltage protection, and short circuit protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components.
  • Universal AC input from 100-240V, A five year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair's legendary technical support and customer service.

PROS

+ Full power at 46 °C
+ Efficient
+ Silent
+ Load regulation
+ Low ripple at +12V
+ 8x PCIe & 2x EPS
+ Quality caps
+ Hold-up time
+ Fully modular
+ Low inrush current
+ Semi-passive operation
+ Warranty

CONS

- Ripple and performance in Advanced Transient Response tests at 3.3V
- Noisy if pushed hard
- Small distance between 4-pin Molex connectors
- Weak 5VSB rail

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on January 05, 2016
Super Flower brings Titanium-class efficiency to the 1 kW category. Its SF-1000F14HT is currently the most efficient PSU in this market segment. In the U.S., wait until EVGA releases its SuperNOVA 1000 T2, which should be identical.
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