Corsair RM750x Shift 750 W Review

Introduction

There has never been a wider available selection of computer cases to choose from when building your rig. Over 20 years ago we started shifting from plain beige cases to options with more colors, flair and visual appeal in general. This evolved into newer form factors to suit different needs, upgraded patterns for more efficient airflow, and adaption to the changes in GPU size and storage devices. While partially because of the availability of great looking and great specced components, the classical DIY modding scene ever since has been in decline, it’s a rare event when off-the-shelf options do not meet even the most demanding requirements.

Why are we talking about cases in a power supply review? Well, as we just mentioned, the cases evolve not only on the aesthetics part, but also on the practicalities like how to more effectively manage cables. We have already reviewed some slightly customized form factor units that are more suited to dual chamber cases, and today we are looking at an example of a unit that puts the modular cable connectors on the side, to provide simplified access – the Corsair RM750x Shift.

This is the least powerful, 750 W version of the RM Shift series (the range also includes 850, 1000 and 1200 W units), but apart from the power output, it delivers very much the same list of features, including 80 Plus Gold efficiency levels, support for ATX 3.1, hybrid fan operation and Corsair’s compact Type 5 Gen 1 micro-fit cabling. As for the full specifications provided by Corsair, they are listed in the tables below.

Specifications