Side-Mounted SHIFT Connectors, Dual 12V-2×6 Ports, A 170mm Compact Chassis, Per-Pin PinProtect+ Over-Current Protection, And An RGB Magnetic Dome Bearing Fan Behind Crystal-Clear Panels. Corsair Is Reinventing What A Premium Power Supply Looks Like
According to Videocardz and Corsair’s official Computex 2026 announcement, Corsair has shown two new high-end power supplies at Computex 2026, both built around its SHIFT layout. The new AX1600i SHIFT brings side-mounted modular connectors to Corsair’s 1600W consumer flagship class, while the HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL adds a transparent side panel to a 1000W digital PSU.
The AX1600i SHIFT is listed as an ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 power supply with Cybenetics Titanium certification, GaN technology and a fully modular design. The unit has two native 12V-2×6 connectors, each rated for up to 600W. Corsair says the AX1600i SHIFT uses Japanese 105°C capacitors, a 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan and Zero RPM fan mode. The PSU is 170mm long, which is compact for a 1600W unit.
The HX1000i SHIFT CRYSTAL showcases transparent side panels that reveal its pristine internals. PinProtect+ delivers per-pin over-current protection for the native 90° 12V-2×6 cable along with real-time current monitoring in iCUE. A 140mm RGB Magnetic Dome bearing fan adds visual flair, while an integrated iCUE LINK System Hub, Cybenetics Platinum-certified efficiency, ATX 3.1 certification, PCIe 5.1 readiness, and a ten-year warranty make it the centrepiece of any high-performance build.
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