Packaging

The box is quite large and the model number has been put on its front, in large, black font on a yellow backdrop. Right above the model description are the capacity and two icons for the seven year warranty and the Gold-certified efficiency.


A brief list on this side covers the unit's most interesting features, which are its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, exclusive use of Japanese caps, semi-passive mode, tight load regulation and its platform's high reliability, at least according to Corsair since this is something only time will either prove right or wrong.


As per usual, Corsair provides information on all available connectors and the cables' lengths on this side of the box.


Corsair again states the unit's most crucial features here, though only briefly. These include its high performance, premium components, and low noise output. Given our experience with the RM1000i, which is based on the same platform, the design offers very good performance and is quiet, and Corsair spared no expense since it uses nothing but high quality components.

You will also find the efficiency and fan noise curves on this side of the box, and according to the latter, semi-passive mode will be active with a load of up to 400 W at 25°C ambient. The graph doesn't provide the exact load distribution between the rails, and our findings show semi-passive mode to last for a very short period of time if the minor rails are pushed hard. However, a real-life scenario is unlikely to push the minor rails as hard, especially for prolonged periods of time.

Contents

Inside its box, the PSU is protected very well, by two thick pieces of packing foam. It has also been put inside a nice cloth bag.


The bundle includes a case badge, several zip ties, a set of screws, an AC power cord, and a pouch with all the modular cables. You will also get a user's manual that is the same for all RMx units and a warranty guide leaflet.

Exterior

A sticker lets owners know that it is absolutely normal for the fan not to spin up once the PSU has been switched on, or at light and moderate loads. We strongly believe Corsair should include a fan-test button or at least program the fan-control circuit to spin the fan up for a short period of time after the PSU has been turned on to let users know that the fan is operating properly.


The finish is of good quality and the design is fairly typical for a high-end Corsair PSU. The large on/off switch at the front resides right next to the AC receptacle, an optimal position.


Colorless decals on both sides depict the unit's model number, while the power specifications label is on the bottom.


The modular panel has many sockets that are readily accessible should you want to utilize the PSU's full capacity. There are six 8-pin sockets for the EPS and PCIe cables and an equal number of 6-pin connectors for the peripheral cables. The main ATX cable uses two sockets on the modular PCB.


The parallel lines on the top align with the fan grill's lines, which makes for an interesting look. The unit is definitely large; however, a system that needs such a strong PSU will most likely be inside a large case with a PSU compartment that is large enough.

Cables

The cables' sleeving quality is descent, but the ATX, EPS, and PCIe cables aren't terribly flexible because of the larger 16AWG gauges they use for lower voltage drops.


There is no need for ripple-filtering caps or for wires that are thicker than 18AWG on the peripheral cables, making them flat and flexible enough for some proper cable-management.