First Impressions
Priced at $174.99, the Corsair RM1000e 1000W ATX 3.1 Modular White is Corsair's entry in the power supplies category. With 339 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #20 of 50 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $174.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
The Numbers
- Brand: Corsair
- Price: $174.99 (well above the $87.69 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 339
- Category rank: #20 of 50 in power supplies
- Cheaper in category: 49 products
- Higher-rated in category: 13 products
- More-reviewed in category: 19 products
From the Reviews
339 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
What Else to Consider
At $174.99, the Corsair RM1000e 1000W ATX 3.1 Modular White sits well above the $87.69 category average. 49 options are cheaper and 0 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Corsair RM850x 850W ATX 3.1 80+ Gold Modular ($129.99, 4.8★, 5,606 reviews). It's $45.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MSI MAG A750BN III 750W 80+ Bronze ATX 3.1 - $78.99, 5.0★ (5 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Superer 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 Modular PSU - $49.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Apevia Galaxy 750W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 Modular - $59.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG A750BN III 750W 80+ Bronze ATX 3.1 at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Thermaltake Smart 600W 80+ White PSU at $44.86.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.