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Corsair HX1000i — 1000 W · Platinum
Corsair

Corsair HX1000i

1000 W · Platinum

92
/ 100
From $279
VS
Corsair HX1000i wins by 1
NZXT C1500 Platinum — 1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
NZXT

NZXT C1500 Platinum

1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Corsair HX1000i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HX1000i lands at 92 and NZXT C1500 Platinum at 91. That puts Corsair HX1000i ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair HX1000i if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many

Pick NZXT C1500 Platinum if…

  • ✓Massive 1500 W headroom
  • ✓ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
  • ✓CAM software monitoring
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Efficiency

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on efficiency (94 vs 92).

Cables

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the cables sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on cables (92 vs 86).

Noise

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the noise sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on noise (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Corsair HX1000i

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair HX1000i more score per dollar ($279 vs $349).

Corsair HX1000i 92
vs
91 NZXT C1500 Platinum

Score breakdown

Corsair HX1000i
92
efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
NZXT C1500 Platinum
91
efficiency 94
noise 88
cables 92
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair HX1000i versus NZXT C1500 Platinum — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair HX1000i NZXT C1500 Platinum
Wattage
1000 W
1500 W
Efficiency
Platinum
80+ Platinum
Standard
—
ATX 3.1
Connectors
—
1× 12V-2x6 (600W)

Corsair HX1000i

Pros
  • +Modular cabling on most
  • +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • +10-year warranty on many
Cons
  • −Bulky on higher wattages
  • −Fan noise varies by load
  • −Cable length may not fit some cases

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Pros
  • +Massive 1500 W headroom
  • +ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
  • +CAM software monitoring
Cons
  • −Overkill for most builds
  • −Expensive
  • −Fan a hair loud at max

FAQ: Corsair HX1000i vs NZXT C1500 Platinum

Which is better, Corsair HX1000i or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

Corsair HX1000i scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair HX1000i worth the price? +

At $279, Corsair HX1000i delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.

Is NZXT C1500 Platinum worth the price? +

At $349, NZXT C1500 Platinum delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in efficiency.

Does Corsair HX1000i or NZXT C1500 Platinum last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for efficiency, Corsair HX1000i or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on efficiency (94 vs 92). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is better for cables, Corsair HX1000i or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on cables (92 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.