Packaging

The box is pretty large and most of the area on its face is covered by a close-up of the PSU's fan grill. Near the bottom-right corner are the model number, in very large font, and several badges for its five year warranty, Gold-certified efficiency, low noise output, and semi-passive operation.


On this side are the model number and the "ultra quiet" description Corsair uses in marketing these PSUs.


You will find a list of all available connectors and their cable length on this side. We really appreciate when companies include such information on their packaging.


On the rear are two graphs which show the unit's efficiency and its noise output throughout its entire load range. A paragraph in many languages also describes the RM1000's most important features, and its power specifications table can be found in the bottom-right corner.

Contents

The outer sleeving hides a plain but sturdy cardboard box with Corsair's logo on it. Packing foam protects the PSU well, and the unit also comes inside a plastic bag.


The bundle includes an outdated products guide, a user's manual, a warranty leaflet, several zip ties, a set of fixing bolts, the modular cables, and an AC power cord.


Corsair was kind enough to send us their optional Corsair Link cable to check on the corresponding software; however, its functionality is limited on non-digital platforms like this one as it only provides fan speed and +12V amperage readings without the option to adjust the fan profile.

Exterior

Once you remove the PSU from its package, you will notice a sticker on its front. It informs you that it is normal for the fan not to spin while the PSU delivers low- to moderate loads. A fan-test button would have been a much better solution, or Corsair could have the PSU spin up the fan for a few seconds initially—during the PSU's start-up phase and before it switches into semi-passive mode—to give users the ability to check on whether the fan is working or not. Yet someone could argue that you won't be able to check on whether the fan is working if you installed the PSU with the fan facing downward, and OTP (Over Temperature Protection) will kick in anyways to save the PSU should the unit overheat because the fan is broken.


The dark finish looks nice, and the on/off switch at the front is right next to the AC receptacle.


You will find large decals with the unit's model number on both sides.


At the bottom is a large label with the power specifications table as the most interesting bit of information.


The fully modular board has many sockets since the PSU's capacity allows for a large number of cables and connectors. The Corsair Link socket is in the top-left corner.


The RM1000's dimensions are large, and it looks quite interesting because its parallel curves on top follow the fan grill's lines.


All provided cables are stealth and flat, which is really nice if you ask me.


Given this unit's category and price, cable quality is fine. If you want better cables, Corsair sells accordingly high-priced kits of individually sleeved cable.


There are, as already mentioned, many cables and connectors. This is a 1 kW unit, after all, so it ought to have many PCIe and two EPS cables for a very strong systems with many power hungry components.