Corsair HX1500i Shift (2025) PSU Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing Methodology and Results6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Today we review one of Corsair's new power supplies from their updated HX series. Corsair are releasing three models in this range – the HX1000i Shift, the HX1200i Shift and the one we are looking at today, the HX1500i Shift. These modular units have achieved Cybenetics Platinum certification which is reassuring to see.

These new units are the first HXi series power supplies with a side mounted Shift interface. We covered these power supplies recently in our news stories along with seeing them at Computex earlier in the year. They also ship with a built in iCUE LINK system hub to ease system building and aid cable management.

This built in iCUE LINK System hub is not designed as a passthrough system, as it is external to the power supply, so iCUE LINK systems do not need to mount a system hub inside the case. The benefits of this are obvious as system builders will no longer need a six pin PCIe connector for power. This System Hub supports up to 24 devices across two channels, so it is just as capable as the other model.

While Corsair are still selling the standard HXi models, the Shift versions have the following updates:

• HXi Shift has side-mounted connectors.
• HXi Shift has a built-in iCUE LINK System Hub.
• HXi Shift has a native 12V-2×6 connector/cable, with 2x connectors on HX1500i Shift. HXi uses standard Type 4 connectors and Type 4 to 12V-2×6 cables.
• HXi Shift has outlines around the connectors to reduce confusion about connector types.
• The HX1500i Shift includes dual 12V-2×6 connectors for multi-GPU builds.
• HXi Shift uses flexible Type-5 cables, and HXi uses Type-4 cables.

Key Features:

• Integrated iCUE LINK System Hub – The first power supply with an embedded iCUE LINK System Hub makes it easier than ever before to configure an iCUE LINK cooling system. You can attach iCUE LINK devices directly to the power supply, which can control and synchronize a total of 24 devices.
• Fully Modular Cabling: Connect only the cables your system needs, making clean and tidy builds easy.
• ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Ready.
• Dual EPS12V Connectors: For full compatibility with modern motherboards.
• 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan: Delivers extremely quiet and long-lasting fan performance.
• Powerful CORSAIR iCUE Software: Create custom fan speed, monitor power settings, and toggle between single and multi-rail overcurrent protection (OCP) on-the-fly.
• Zero RPM Fan Mode: At low and medium loads the cooling fan switches off entirely for near-silent operation.
• Cybenetics Platinum Certified: Up to 91% overall efficiency for low power consumption and cooler temperatures.
• 100% Japanese 105°C Electrolytic Capacitors: Premium internal components ensure reliable power delivery and long-term reliability.
• Fully Digital Platform: Resonant LLC topology and DC-to-DC conversion provides clean, consistent power and minimizes coil whine and noise for quiet operation.
• Ten-Year Warranty: Your guarantee of reliable operation that will last across several system builds.

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