Difference between Corsair RM100i and RM1000x?

[Beeeyeee]

on the Corsair website I can't tell the difference. specifically looking at the 1000w versions.

[tk421]

IIRC, the i at the end of their PSUs and AIO coolers means that it features their Corsair Link Software for system management.

[LeapFrogMasterRace]

RM1000i supports corsair link which basically lets you see power drawl, other than that internals are the same. 

[quan289]

6 minutes ago, Beeeyeee said:

on the Corsair website I can't tell the difference. specifically looking at the 1000w versions.

They are based on the same internal platform; however, the RMx lacks Corsair Link, the ability to switch between single rail and multi-rail, a fan test button, and it uses a rifle bearing fan instead of a FDB fan.

[2FA]

That awkward moment when the OG RM1000 had Corsair Link to begin with.

[quan289]

1 minute ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

That awkward moment when the OG RM1000 had Corsair Link to begin with.

Well, you need to buy an external dongle for it, as well as it offer a more limited control over the PSU in comparison to the RMi (the RM only allow to monitor the 12V current and fan speed, IIRC).

[jj9987]

9 minutes ago, tk421 said:

IIRC, the i at the end of their PSUs and AIO coolers means that it features their Corsair Link Software for system management.

Some power supplies (AX vs AXi) also have digital components (voltage regulation for example).

[STRMfrmXMN]

48 minutes ago, Beeeyeee said:

on the Corsair website I can't tell the difference. specifically looking at the 1000w versions.

The RMx has a rifle bearing fan while the RMi has a fluid dynamic bearing fan. The RMi has support for Corsair Link while the x does not. The x cannot switch rail operation and is overall not as good a deal, IMO, as the RMi.

[Dinkleberg]

10 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

The RMx has a rifle bearing fan while the RMi has a fluid dynamic bearing fan. The RMi has support for Corsair Link while the x does not. The x cannot switch rail operation and is overall not as good a deal, IMO, as the RMi.

It is considerably cheaper in some markets and jonnyguru gave it a 10/10, so IMO it is an equally good deal. But I'm pretty sure you know your stuff about PSUs way more than I do.

[STRMfrmXMN]

5 minutes ago, Dinkleberg said:

It is considerably cheaper in some markets and jonnyguru gave it a 10/10, so IMO it is an equally good deal. But I'm pretty sure you know your stuff about PSUs way more than I do.

It's on OK deal but the EVGA GS/GQ/G2 are better value. The jump to the RMi makes more sense to me.

[Dinkleberg]

3 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

It's on OK deal but the EVGA GS/GQ/G2 are better value. The jump to the RMi makes more sense to me.

I'm derailing this a bit off-topic but if I can get an RMx for like 5 euros cheaper than a G2 should I go for it or get the G2? (I'm reluctant to get the GQ because it's semi-modular and the GS because it has a 120mm fan and I don't want it to heat up)

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, Dinkleberg said:

I'm derailing this a bit off-topic but if I can get an RMx for like 5 euros cheaper than a G2 should I go for it or get the G2? (I'm reluctant to get the GQ because it's semi-modular and the GS because it has a 120mm fan and I don't want it to heat up)

The GQ's semi modular design is actually better for 99% of people because the only non-removable cable is the 24-pin. Because of this, the 24-pin is placed as close as possible to the motherboard tray of your chassis, making cable management easier.

 

I personally use an EVGA 550GS in my own system and it doesn't get hot. 120MM is plenty to keep it cool, don't worry about that.

 

If the GS or GQ are cheaper than the G2 or RMx then grab either of them.