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Corsair RM1000x Shift — 1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
Corsair

Corsair RM1000x Shift

1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1

92
/ 100
From $229
VS
Corsair RM1000x Shift 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 RM1000x Shift takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair RM1000x Shift lands at 92 and NZXT C1500 Platinum at 91. That puts Corsair RM1000x Shift ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair RM1000x Shift if…

  • ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
  • ✓Side-mounted cables
  • ✓Quiet zero-RPM

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

Cables

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Compared on the cables sub-score

Corsair RM1000x Shift leads on cables (96 vs 92).

Efficiency

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on efficiency (94 vs 90).

Noise

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Compared on the noise sub-score

Corsair RM1000x Shift leads on noise (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair RM1000x Shift more score per dollar ($229 vs $349).

Corsair RM1000x Shift 92
vs
91 NZXT C1500 Platinum

Score breakdown

Corsair RM1000x Shift
92
efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
NZXT C1500 Platinum
91
efficiency 94
noise 88
cables 92
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair RM1000x Shift versus NZXT C1500 Platinum — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair RM1000x Shift NZXT C1500 Platinum
Wattage
1000 W
1500 W
Efficiency
80+ Gold
80+ Platinum
Standard
ATX 3.1
ATX 3.1
Connectors
1× 12V-2x6 (600W)
1× 12V-2x6 (600W)
Fan
135 mm FDB
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Corsair RM1000x Shift

Pros
  • +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
  • +Side-mounted cables
  • +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
  • −Bulky side depth
  • −Price creep
  • −Gold not Platinum

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 RM1000x Shift vs NZXT C1500 Platinum

Which is better, Corsair RM1000x Shift or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

Corsair RM1000x Shift scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair RM1000x Shift worth the price? +

At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.

Is NZXT C1500 Platinum worth the price? +

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

Does Corsair RM1000x Shift 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 cables, Corsair RM1000x Shift or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

Corsair RM1000x Shift — leads on cables (96 vs 92). Compared on the cables sub-score.

Which is better for efficiency, Corsair RM1000x Shift or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +

NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on efficiency (94 vs 90). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.