Corsair made numerous announcements at the recent Computex show in Taipei. One of the brand’s concepts went relatively unnoticed: a transparent power supply that would be part of the Corsair HX1000i Shift range.
Corsair HX1000i Shift: a range in its own right
Above all, this unlikely concept accompanies the very real announcement of the HXi Shift range, a series of power supplies whose main feature is the offset of connectors to the side to simplify cable management in suitable chassis. The range comes in 1000W, 1200W and 1500W versions, is Cybenetics Platinum certified, ATX3.1 compliant, PCIe 5.1 compatible and supplied with an original 12v2x6 cable. An Icue Link hub is also included, but the most observant will have noticed, at the heart of a complete configuration in the new Frame 4000D concept enclosure, a model a little out of the ordinary because…transparent. In an enclosure, the material of which we can’t precisely guess, but which seems to be derived from plastic, we can contemplate the various components of the power supply: coils, capacitors, fan, etc.
Transparent power supplies: a good idea?
It’s hard to shout “genius” or ” hardware disruption of the decade”, but why not? Corsair has communicated very little about this concept, and has made no statements about a potential release. Above all, it’s a fun project, perfectly functional in itself and aimed at a niche audience concerned with the aesthetics of its power supply. Since then, however, feedback at Computex and on the networks has been enthusiastic. Corsair also points out that the temperature is perfectly controlled and that this model doesn’t heat up any more than other HXi Shift models. While the internal components are the same as those of the rest of the HXi Shift range, the case will be cooled by a 140mm fan with dynamic fluid bearing (FDB). Whether or not this project comes to fruition, we’ll be pleased to note that Corsair has innovated and tried in every direction during this Computex. You can find the HXi Shift power supply product sheet here, and the list of Shift-compatible cases here.
