Corsair

RM1000e (2025)

A solid mid-range power supplie for PC builders, leading with 1000 W.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
1000 WCybenetics GoldFully modularATX 3.1WhiteRifle
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Why we rate it

  • 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR
  • Above-average wattage
  • No zero rpm mode
  • Below-average fan size
Score profile

Where the RM1000e (2025) wins and loses

Scored against the power supplies class
OutputCoolingConnectors757685
Output
75
Cooling and noise
76
Connectors
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Output

Wattage1000 W
Efficiency ratingCybenetics Gold
ATX standardATX 3.1
Cybenetics ratingGold

Form factor and design

Form factorATX
ModularFully modular
Weight1.64 kg
ColourWhite

Cooling and noise

Fan size120 mm
Fan bearingRifle

Connectors

12V-2x6 / 12VHPWRYes
Head to head

RM1000e (2025) vs MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OutputCoolingConnectors
RM1000e (2025)MPG A850GS PCIE5
 CorsairRM1000e (2025)This pageMSIMPG A850GS PCIE5
Overall score62 /10062 /100
Wattage1000 WBetter850 W
Efficiency ratingCybenetics Gold80
Form factorATXATX
ModularFully modularYes
Who it's for

Is the RM1000e (2025) right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable power supplie for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need zero rpm mode, in which case a higher-tier power supplie is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the RM1000e (2025) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other power supplies, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the RM1000e (2025)?

Its 12v-2x6 / 12vhpwr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Corsair RM1000x SHIFT?

The Corsair RM1000x SHIFT scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.