The Corsair HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL arrives for 289.90 euros with adjustable protection for the 12V-2×6
Corsair has announced the availability of the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL for 289.90 eurosits 1,000 W power supply with transparent windows and PinProtect+ protection for the graphics card connector.
The source retains the side modular connections of the SHIFT family and integrates an iCUE LINK controller. The 12V-2×6 protection allows you to consult the contact current from iCUE and modify both the intervention threshold and the time that an abnormal reading must be maintained before acting.
PinProtect+ monitors all six power contacts
The system monitors the six 12V contacts of the native 12V-2×6 connector in real time. Its function is to detect if any exceed the established current limit, instead of limiting the information to a joint reading of the entire cable.
When a reading exceeds the threshold during the configured interval, iCUE alerts the user and the fan illumination changes to red. If the anomaly persists, PinProtect+ reduces the power to the GPU to cause it to shut down and the fan starts to operate at maximum speed.
The delay allows us to distinguish a short power excursion from a prolonged situation.. A peak that disappears within the expected range is recorded in the event history, without triggering the same shutdown response. Therefore, any reading above the threshold should not be described as an immediate cut-off.
Protection focuses on current. The brand uses the name ThermalProtect for another system that monitors cable temperature. Although both are related to the power of the graph, they measure different variables and should not be confused when describing the equipment of this source.
Thresholds from 7 to 10 A and configurable delay
PinProtect+ Expands the capabilities of the RM1200e’s built-in PinProtect through its integration with iCUE. The user can view individual readings, review overcurrent events and check connection status from the cooling section of the program.
The limit is set at 9.5 A per contact and supports values from 7 to 10 A. The waiting time can also be modified: Corsair sets 30 seconds by default and allows you to choose between 10 and 180 seconds.
They are protection adjustments, not a way to increase the nominal power of the source. Changing them determines when the system intervenes in the event of an excessive reading. iCUE also allows you to disable PinProtect+, an option that the manufacturer advises against.
After restarting after a shutdown, the program asks to check the insertion of the included cable. Its connectors have two colors: the visible gray parts indicate that the connection has not been fully engaged. This visual reference complements the electrical supervision.
An integrated iCUE LINK hub for 24 devices
The HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL incorporates a two-channel iCUE LINK System Hub, with capacity for 12 compatible devices in each. The maximum advertised is 24 devices connected directly to the source.
The integration eliminates the need to mount a separate System Hub and run your PCIe power cable to it. The devices in the ecosystem are connected in a chain, while iCUE detects them and allows the fan speed and lighting to be configured separately.
This capability applies to products compatible with iCUE LINK. It is not equivalent to having 24 conventional connectors for RGB fans or accessories. The advantage of integration is in reducing the components and wiring required within that ecosystem.
Three polycarbonate windows and RGB fan
The surname CRYSTAL refers to the transparent windows installed on three sides. Corsair uses polycarbonate to leave the board and internal components visible, including custom capacitors rated at 105°C.
The fan has a diameter of 140 mm, Magnetic Dome bearing and configurable RGB lighting. Its lights also fulfill the PinProtect+ warning function, so the change to red is part of the response to a current anomaly.
He Zero RPM mode stops the fan at low or medium loads when conditions allow active ventilation to be dispensed with. The source maintains a completely modular design, Type-5 cables with individual sleeves and low-profile combs. Side connectors require the box to allow access to that side to install and organize cables.
Digital control also allows you to modify the fan speed and switch between single-rail and multi-rail overcurrent protection. This general source management coexists with PinProtect+, whose monitoring is carried out by contact in the GPU connection. The user can consult both aspects from the same Corsair program.
The rated power is 1,000 W. Corsair claims ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliance, along with Cybenetics Platinum certification and digital control via iCUE.
The HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL is sold through the Corsair store and its network of authorized distributors, with a European recommended price of 289.90 euros and ten years warranty.
