Packaging

Corsair introduced a new package design with the RMi series, one with yellow as its main color, which makes the box readily distinguishable (especially on a store shelf among other packages). On the front of the box is a quarter-shot of the PSU with its model description in large font near the bottom-right corner. The 80 PLUS Gold badge and seven year warranty icons are, strangely enough, really small and barely noticeable.


The sides depict the unit's most notable features. These include its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, Japanese caps, Corsair Link software, and ability to switch between multiple and single +12V mode. On top is a graphical list of all available connectors with some useful information on cable length and connector count.


On the back are two graphs, one for the unit's efficiency and the other with the fan's noise-level curves, along with the power specifications table. Corsair also mentions how quiet the PSU is with light and moderate loads.

Contents

As per usual for a high-end Corsair product, the unit is completely surrounded by packing foam, which should keep it safe and sound even if it is handled roughly during transportation. The RM1000i has also been put into a nice cloth bag with Corsair's logo on it.


The bundle includes the user's manual common to all RMi units, a warranty leaflet, a set of fixing bolts, several zip-ties, the AC power cord, and a case badge. Corsair also provides a pouch you can put any unused modular cables into.

Exterior

The RMi units share their external design with Corsair's RM PSUs. The only notable difference is in the decals on each side. The finish looks to be of good quality, and Corsair's typical fan grill makes for a nice look. Once you've removed the unit out of its package, you really can't miss the sticker on the front. It tells you of the unit's passive operation at light and moderate loads.


The decals on both sides are the unit's model number, and the power specification table can be found on the bottom.


The modular panel includes many nicely arranged sockets with enough room vertically to allow for the easy attachment and detachment of modular cables. To the left of the modular board are the Corsair Link connectors (an I2C connector and a mini-USB one), useful fan-test push button, and an LED indicator to keep track of whether the unit is communication with Corsair's Link software. While communicating with the Link software, the LED will alternate between two stated, green and red. A solid red color means the PSU has lost connectivity with the Link software completely.


The dimensions of the RM1000i are normal for a 1 kW PSU.

Cables

All cables are stealth, and the ATX, PCIe, and EPS cables aren't flat since Corsair chose to solder caps to those for further ripple suppression.


All other cables, SATA and peripheral, are flat since no filtering caps were necessary.