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CORSAIR Announces the 2022 HXi Power Supply Series

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CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the 2022 models of the HX1500i and HX1000i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise ATX Power Supplies, delivering unwavering 80 PLUS Platinum-certified power for today's most demanding and ambitious systems. Using a fully digital platform to provide unparalleled performance and advanced features such as control over fan curves and power settings integrated into CORSAIR iCUE software, the HXi Series is ready to power your new premium PC build running the latest 12th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor and high-performance graphics card.

Building upon the all-digital legacy of the renowned CORSAIR AXi Series, the new HXi Series power supplies offer the power, efficiency, and stability to match today's, and tomorrow's, most power-hungry enthusiast components. Cybenetics-Platinum certified and rated for up to 91% efficiency, HXi PSUs draw less power and create less heat at comparable loads, while a high-performance 140 mm fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) fan keeps your PSU cool with impressively low noise, rated A for HX1000i and A- for HX1500i by Cybenetics. Support for 0 RPM PWM signals means the fan can even switch off entirely at low and medium loads, for near-silent operation. The HX1500i and HX1000i are both built with 100% industrial-grade, 105°C rated Japanese electrolytic capacitors, on a fully digital platform with resonant LLC topology and DC-to-DC conversion, guaranteeing exceptionally steady and reliable performance.



CORSAIR iCUE software opens up a range of detailed control options for the HXi Series, so you can fine-tune your power supply to your needs. Use iCUE to create custom fan curves to dictate at which temperatures you want the fan to ramp up, monitor your power output and efficiency in real-time, and toggle between single or multi-rail overcurrent protection (OCP) on-the-fly.

Supporting Modern Standby sleep mode for extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and even better efficiency at low loads, and shipping with three included EPS12V connectors for full compatibility with modern motherboards with a ten-year warranty to guarantee your power supply through the life of your system, the HXi Series delivers the platinum power you need for your next high-end PC.

For more information, visit the product pages of the HX1500i and HX1000i.

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No 16 pin, moronic.
 
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So wait these PSU's are not PCIe 5.0 compliant?
 
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I'm waiting on pins and needles to find out how truly important either actually are, being that the only manu... company that's implemented any of the new standards is Gigafail and now Thermalbake. Point stands lol.

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company that's implemented any of the new standards is Gigafail.

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Given the review of the Gigabyte PSU it seems like some companies are really confused about PCIe 5.0 and ATX 3.0. Just including the PCIe 5.0 cable does not make it ATX 3.0. The power spike requirements are actually pretty hard to pass for ATX 3.0. While ATX 3.0 spec part will make it easier for higher TDP CPU + GPU combo compatibility down the line, as long as your not at your bare minimum wattage for GPU requirements its likely to have less effect. Real world testing versus a worst case spec will take the cards being available to find out.
 
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It should be Titanium at these wattages. And custom fan curves? Erm, sure, that won't go wrong :) (I hope it's not that dumb to cook itself).

Just buy Seasonic (yes I am a Seasonic fan boy lol).
 
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I'm waiting on pins and needles to find out how truly important either actually are, being that the only manu... company that's implemented any of the new standards is Gigafail and now Thermalbake. Point stands lol.

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what about FSP? They're an oem, but obviously they only announced them so far.
 
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No 16 pin, moronic.
Why would you need a "16-pin" (I take it you mean the 12+4-pin 12VHPWR connector) on the PSU side.

Do you know what you're talking about before calling something "moronic"?

Given the review of the Gigabyte PSU it seems like some companies are really confused about PCIe 5.0 and ATX 3.0. Just including the PCIe 5.0 cable does not make it ATX 3.0. The power spike requirements are actually pretty hard to pass for ATX 3.0. While ATX 3.0 spec part will make it easier for higher TDP CPU + GPU combo compatibility down the line, as long as your not at your bare minimum wattage for GPU requirements its likely to have less effect. Real world testing versus a worst case spec will take the cards being available to find out.
The AIB's that have been showing 12+4-pin connectors on the PSU side are literally just slapping a connector on the PSU side without doing any of the ATX 3.0 test plan.

Fact of the matter is, you don't need a 12+4-pin on the PSU side. They're doing it for marketing. And judging by the comments in this thread, it's working. User sees the new connector on the PSU side and automatically assumes the PSU meets the new requirements.

LOL! Joke's on them.

And custom fan curves? Erm, sure, that won't go wrong :) (I hope it's not that dumb to cook itself).
It's really not much different than the "ECO Mode" button, but it's software instead of a button. You can set the starting RPM to whatever you want instead of zero RPM, but if the fan NEEDS to ramp up higher, it will.

Just buy Seasonic (yes I am a Seasonic fan boy lol).
How unfortunate. How's that Seasonic 1500W or Seasonic ATX3.0 PSU going?
 
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Why would you need a "16-pin" (I take it you mean the 12+4-pin 12VHPWR connector) on the PSU side.

Do you know what you're talking about before calling something "moronic"?


The AIB's that have been showing 12+4-pin connectors on the PSU side are literally just slapping a connector on the PSU side without doing any of the ATX 3.0 test plan.

Fact of the matter is, you don't need a 12+4-pin on the PSU side. They're doing it for marketing. And judging by the comments in this thread, it's working. User sees the new connector on the PSU side and automatically assumes the PSU meets the new requirements.

LOL! Joke's on them.


It's really not much different than the "ECO Mode" button, but it's software instead of a button. You can set the starting RPM to whatever you want instead of zero RPM, but if the fan NEEDS to ramp up higher, it will.


How unfortunate. How's that Seasonic 1500W or Seasonic ATX3.0 PSU going?
Thanks for clarifying JG.

what about FSP? They're an oem, but obviously they only announced them so far.
Right, have to see something tested first. FSP is usually solid but I don't trust anything PSU until I've seen a review from someone reputable.

I just enjoy bagging on gigabyte and thermaltake...if you hadn't noticed :D
 
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Thanks for clarifying JG.


Right, have to see something tested first. FSP is usually solid but I don't trust anything PSU until I've seen a review from someone reputable.

I just enjoy bagging on gigabyte and thermaltake...if you hadn't noticed :D
Fortunately, Aris has the ATX3.0 test plan that these "PSU companies" should be testing PSUs to to make the claim that it's "ATX3.0". If Aris tests it and says it's a fail.... it's a fail.

You'll also start seeing "ATX3.0" as a filter on the Intel "Power Supply Selector" spreadsheet found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/collections/topics/power-supply-selector.html?s=Newest

Currently there is no choice for ATX3.0 because nothing has actually passed the ATX3.0 testing.
 
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How unfortunate. How's that Seasonic 1500W or Seasonic ATX3.0 PSU going?
Good point, but it's a bit of a niche product right now and for me I would not purchase something I don't need from a company that I don't trust (due to build quality on other components I've bought (and sent back)).

You've had bad experiences with Seasonic?

Can we still trust you with unbiased opinions?

Kitguru's best PSU of 2022 list has 2 corsairs and 2 seasonics and the seasonics have a slightly higher average score. Is there a better place to see in depth 3rd party reviews for psus? I'm happy to be proven wrong about Seasonic - if there is a proven PSU brand that is better, point me to it.
 
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Good point, but it's a bit of a niche product right now and for me I would not purchase something I don't need from a company that I don't trust (due to build quality on other components I've bought (and sent back)).
Understood. Your post just sounded a bit naïve. I'm just saying, no one PSU company is going to be a catch all, win all. It's not a wise thing to say "the only PSUs I recommend are Seasonic". I mean, are you going to tell someone that a M12II or S12II or A12 is a good entry level choice just because it's Seasonic?
 
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Understood. Your post just sounded a bit naïve. I'm just saying, no one PSU company is going to be a catch all, win all. It's not a wise thing to say "the only PSUs I recommend are Seasonic". I mean, are you going to tell someone that a M12II or S12II or A12 is a good entry level choice just because it's Seasonic?
Hmmm yes, blanket recommendations can sometimes go wrong, agreed. I'm not really aware of those PSUs or their reputation. I guess I will amend my "just buy Seasonic" with "I will continue to buy Seasonic...until they fail to meet expectations and then I will review my options!"
 
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FDB fan? RM1000x (2021) has MagLev.

I understand RMx is less efficient and needs more cooling as a result, but this surprises me still, since the HXi is certainly higher-end. You would think it'd have MagLev on principle

Also, I hope it isn't necessary to use iCUE for PSU monitoring. Maybe HWiNFO has compatibility.
 
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Can we still trust you with unbiased opinions?

I would hope so mr JG has the technical experience and history to back up his opinions. I would trust his advice over anyone else posting in this forum when its comes to PSU's.

It's not a wise thing to say "the only PSUs I recommend are Seasonic". I mean, are you going to tell someone that a M12II or S12II or A12 is a good entry level choice just because it's Seasonic?
100% I love Seasonic but one should not blindly follow any brand.
 
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So wait these PSU's are not PCIe 5.0 compliant?

From corsair website ATX12V Version 2.52

Which is from June 2018. So no they don't. Cud-dos to Corsair for being honest and transparent though.

It should be Titanium at these wattages. And custom fan curves? Erm, sure, that won't go wrong :) (I hope it's not that dumb to cook itself).

Just buy Seasonic (yes I am a Seasonic fan boy lol).

I did, a focus 550W gold full modular - spark shown in less than 2 months. Waited 6 months got a focus 550W gold semi-modular - spark show after 10 months. Previous PSU was a corsair HX 620W lasted 8 + years. Put a 660W Ion+ Platinum in there now (sons PC). I was a seasonic fan until then. It's a challenge to find what ATX ver they build any of their PSU's to. Good thing for the warranty. Doesn't help the burnt electronics smell in my house though.

Edit - So good places for PSUs
Well Jonny Guru used to be one of the best if not the best in the day

Now here is some info. Cybenetics reports while well put together and thorough, do not explicitly call out which version of the ATX specification they are testing to, if they do, or if it meets, exceeds, or is deficient in any areas of the ATX spec/version. In my opinion this is what should really matter more than noise and efficiency (since both of these are captured in the specification anyway). If the PSU does not meet or exceed all specifications of whatever version of the ATX spec it is tested to then it shouldn't be allowed to market. (end rant)


also for those that actually want to see the spec that atx PSUs are SUPPOSED to be constructed to
general blurb

full spec

first doc
cheers & remember revision and version dont jive exactly, you can cross reference with a bit of reading on the wiki

Given the review of the Gigabyte PSU it seems like some companies are really confused about PCIe 5.0 and ATX 3.0. Just including the PCIe 5.0 cable does not make it ATX 3.0. The power spike requirements are actually pretty hard to pass for ATX 3.0. While ATX 3.0 spec part will make it easier for higher TDP CPU + GPU combo compatibility down the line, as long as your not at your bare minimum wattage for GPU requirements its likely to have less effect. Real world testing versus a worst case spec will take the cards being available to find out.
Which is ridiculous since the ATX specification is free issue, or as far as I am aware, which is pretty low since I am not in the industry.
 
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Fortunately, Aris has the ATX3.0 test plan that these "PSU companies" should be testing PSUs to to make the claim that it's "ATX3.0". If Aris tests it and says it's a fail.... it's a fail.

You'll also start seeing "ATX3.0" as a filter on the Intel "Power Supply Selector" spreadsheet found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/collections/topics/power-supply-selector.html?s=Newest

Currently there is no choice for ATX3.0 because nothing has actually passed the ATX3.0 testing.
Sounds like it may pay to wait if building a new rig...
 
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Sounds like it may pay to wait if building a new rig...
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Nothing mention about this nor ATX 3.0
Like that's ever mattered

Understood. Your post just sounded a bit naïve. I'm just saying, no one PSU company is going to be a catch all, win all. It's not a wise thing to say "the only PSUs I recommend are Seasonic". I mean, are you going to tell someone that a M12II or S12II or A12 is a good entry level choice just because it's Seasonic?
So will you say that the corsair cs/cx, vs, vx are a good entry level choice just because it's Corsair?

From corsair website ATX12V Version 2.52

Which is from June 2018. So no they don't. Cud-dos to Corsair for being honest and transparent though.



I did, a focus 550W gold full modular - spark shown in less than 2 months. Waited 6 months got a focus 550W gold semi-modular - spark show after 10 months. Previous PSU was a corsair HX 620W lasted 8 + years. Put a 660W Ion+ Platinum in there now (sons PC). I was a seasonic fan until then. It's a challenge to find what ATX ver they build any of their PSU's to. Good thing for the warranty. Doesn't help the burnt electronics smell in my house though.

Edit - So good places for PSUs
Well Jonny Guru used to be one of the best if not the best in the day

Now here is some info. Cybenetics reports while well put together and thorough, do not explicitly call out which version of the ATX specification they are testing to, if they do, or if it meets, exceeds, or is deficient in any areas of the ATX spec/version. In my opinion this is what should really matter more than noise and efficiency (since both of these are captured in the specification anyway). If the PSU does not meet or exceed all specifications of whatever version of the ATX spec it is tested to then it shouldn't be allowed to market. (end rant)


also for those that actually want to see the spec that atx PSUs are SUPPOSED to be constructed to
general blurb

full spec

first doc
cheers & remember revision and version dont jive exactly, you can cross reference with a bit of reading on the wiki


Which is ridiculous since the ATX specification is free issue, or as far as I am aware, which is pretty low since I am not in the industry.


With @jonnyGURU page dead, and orionpsudb dead as well, realhardtechx seems to be the only place that has info but some links are dead due to being JG reviews, so reviews are now needle in haystacks.
 
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Why would you need a "16-pin" (I take it you mean the 12+4-pin 12VHPWR connector) on the PSU side.

Do you know what you're talking about before calling something "moronic"?


The AIB's that have been showing 12+4-pin connectors on the PSU side are literally just slapping a connector on the PSU side without doing any of the ATX 3.0 test plan.

Fact of the matter is, you don't need a 12+4-pin on the PSU side. They're doing it for marketing. And judging by the comments in this thread, it's working. User sees the new connector on the PSU side and automatically assumes the PSU meets the new requirements.
Do the PSUs come with cables to connect to a GPU that only has 12+4 or would I need an adapter for that? I think that's what they were asking.
 
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Do the PSUs come with cables to connect to a GPU that only has 12+4 or would I need an adapter for that? I think that's what they were asking.
If not, there should be aftermarket options.
 
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