Corsair AX1600i SHIFT Power Supply Brings GaN Tech to ATX 3.4 Standard

Corsair launches the AX1600i SHIFT, a 1600W ATX 3.4 compliant power supply utilizing GaN tech and a side-exit modular layout for dual GPU setups.

Corsair AX1600i SHIFT power supply unit
Corsair AX1600i SHIFT power supply unit

Corsair has introduced the AX1600i SHIFT, a new power supply unit that updates its flagship AX1600i line with ATX 3.X compliance and Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The company also revealed the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL edition featuring a transparent chassis design.

Corsair AX1600i SHIFT power supply unit
Corsair AX1600i SHIFT power supply unit

Corsair introduces a new high-wattage power supply unit featuring Gallium Nitride technology and a compact chassis design for modern graphics cards.

The AX1600i SHIFT delivers 1600 watts of power while maintaining a compact 170mm length. It features a side-exit modular layout designed to accommodate two 12V-2×6 connectors for modern GPUs. The unit achieved Cybenetics Titanium certification at full load.

Corsair expanded its SHIFT lineup with the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL, which offers 1000 watts and Cybenetics Platinum certification. The company also updated its RM series with a 1200W RMe model and introduced ThermalProtect over-temperature protection for the RM850e and RM1000e variants.

Corsair HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL transparent chassis design
Corsair HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL transparent chassis design

The AX1600i SHIFT utilizes extensive GaN technology to achieve high efficiency in a compact form factor. The unit is highly compact at 170mm length with a side-exit modular layout for two 12V-2×6 connectors. The HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL edition features a transparent panel for visual customization.

The RM series updates include the 1200W RMe model and the RM850e/RM1000e variants with ThermalProtect technology. RM series updates include 1200W RMe model and RM850e/RM1000e models featuring ThermalProtect for OTP.

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