I tried to prove this design was a failure... But then this happened.

[@Trinity-Waters]

Jay, I watched this, immediately went on Amazon and got the 1000W overnighted, and just now installed it with zero issues. Cable management in my 4000D case is now perfect. My new 4070 Ti now has the correct native connector, and I don't care about the slightly different sleeving. THANKS for your timely publishing of this video! I had been planning on increasing my 750W PSU already, so now all is good. Watch every one of your videos. Cheers!

[@randomyoutubeuser8509]

This PSU is specifically designed for the 4000d and 5000d variants so it makes sense why it worked well for you

[@ReVNahual66]

Worked out grea for my Asus TUF GT502 ❤ 😊

[@samcorona8752]

same here, was on the edge but after watching the video, I ordered it. thanks for making the video!

[@edmorris4103]

I just finished a build using exactly this power supply (1200x Shift) in a Corsair 5000D Airflow. As you mentioned, they're both Corsair products (part of why I chose them) and it worked flawlessly. I hooked it all up with a 7950x and a 4090 and it's been a dream to use.

[@Ekitai_Hebi]

this PSU would actually work great with a lian li o11 Dynamic EVO since the PSU is flipped on its side where the fan will be facing the side panel like its positioned on the table at 5:45

[@FeuerToifel]

if you not use the HDD cage, you would have WAY more space than you will need for the extra cables.

[@D4RKV0ID]

Absolutely. Without the HDD cage, there would be plenty of room for the PSU cables. However, the downside would be that they are less hidden in that configuration. I build a pc in the O11D Evo White this weekend. If I didn't already have a PSU (and these came in white) I would definitely pick this PSU for my case.

[@robertt9342]

They used a case like that.

[@kiwicasper33]

It is fantastic for cable managing, when I bought this power supply I did question myself if I made the right decision but after the cable management I'm thankful I did. Now it's just waiting on the custom cables to come out.

[@DanielGilbert86]

You mean like in 11:56?

[@802Garage]

Jay wanted to hate this so bad instead of just realizing it will work well in some cases and not well in others. Gotta have faith in people to be able to plan their build and recognize that this is just an option not being forced on anyone. It's nice to have options!

[@TotalDbag24]

Other than the title it didn't really seem like he was trying to hate it, just bring awareness so that hopefully someone doing this the first time doesn't see it on sale and just click buy before looking more closely at what they're getting and if it'll work in their case.

[@802Garage]

@@TotalDbag24 I was partially joking of course, but throughout the video he talks about how he was expecting it to be bad or have a problem and how he thinks something won't work and then consistently proves himself wrong. It's no biggie, it's a fun vid, but also if he just realized this is a product for specific builds not all builds it makes perfect sense.

[@AccordGG1]

​@@802Garage that was what i was thinking. different options that don't work on half the cases out there doesn't mean it's bad. i would love to use something that's different but fits my needs perfectly. the computer industry needs to diversify especially since we have a few companies making similar style cases. when it comes out and the company says "our new case" but someone else made one so similar months ago it gets boring.

[@linchy2012]

Cause jay hates on everything. He’s the Karen of tech.

[@shadow105720]

It should have an option for standard rear mounts as well. But then what happens if somebody tried to plug in two GPUs on the same rail. I also think 90° for both vertical and horizontal should be included to cut down on the cable poke shown in the video.

[@UnveiledShadows]

I imagine when Cablemod makes custom cables for the Shift family of PSUs from Corsair, it's going to have pretty unique cable runs in certain cases. Possibly to the point of having to shorten one side of the cables in certain runs. With the number of O11 case builds, it's likely that they're going to have to think a little differently about that. Synergy gave Jay those special short run cables for his powerboard that had half one length and half slightly longer/shorter (depending on where you start) and if the cable runs are anywhere as short as that, it's gonna affect the cable flex.

[@KayDizzelVids]

Cablemod might make 90 degree angle custom cable plugs to make sideways runs easier.

[@tsjeriAu]

@@KayDizzelVids I was thinking about this while watching the video. It's a good concept and as Jay points out, I'm happy that companies are "innovating", even if it's something as "trivial" as moving the connectors from one side to another. A lot of case fitting issues would disappear if they had 90 degree cables instead of "regular" ones.

[@xpyr]

The end of cables for a modular power supply are unique for that PSU and are not standardized between different brands, and even different models from the same company. So I doubt Cablemod would do that considering it would at worse, be only for that PSU, and at best, be for a range of models from that same company. You could kill your PSU if you don't use a compatible cable with the PSU. It's why when ordering replacements, you need to specify the model and not just the brand.

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

I don't understand why you think that there would be an issue with Cablemod custom cables for the Shift (when released) when Cablemod have their 'Custom Cable Configurator' for buyers to select from for each cable that ranges from 150mm to 1000mm. This is on the buyer and not Cablemod to decide the cable lengths for their particular case. There's nothing to think about on Cablemod end! And also, it's "Singularitycases" who supplied the Powerboard and their own custom cables design. But why would you bring up Singularitycases custom cables when it's an minority small amount of PC builders that would be concerned about the cable flex of their 100mm 24pin/EPS cable?

[@UnveiledShadows]

@@disguiseddv8ant486 You're not reading. Short enough cable runs ruin the uniformity when they're bent, because there's not enough slack; an issue SINGULARITY RESOLVED, *IF* you bothered to watch Jay's video on his powerboard unboxing with the custom cable runs.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

On the Fractal Design Torrent I would have taken a strip of electrical tape, or heck even scotch, masking, or painters tape and wrapped the edge of that rail to eliminate any chance of a sharp edge.

[@iryan809]

Good idea!

[@Ahna72]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@levigoldson]

I checked my fractal torrent and that rail is smooth as can be. Definitely needs no tape. That damage on his cable was probably factory damage.

[@閉園するさらにパワーアップ]

The cable were already damaged before putting in, check it when he puts the cable, it's already was damaged before putting in

[@閉園するさらにパワーアップ]

The cable were already damaged before putting in, check it when he puts the cable, it's already was damaged before putting in

[@BeckOfficial]

This PSU design is what i've been waiting for. I'm soooo tired of the plugs being at the back and not the side.

[@FellowshipOfTheAviatorZ]

Perfect for those duel chamber cases where the PSU is turned on its side.

[@omnirhythm]

So many things about the PC haven't changed and it's becoming incredibly daunting. GPUs are now up to 6x their original size, the motherboards can't handle the weight of them as well as huge CPU coolers, it's just not working. There's a reason the PC was called a desktop, and keeping it vertical just doesn't cut it anymore. Also the cases are still very rudimentary and not user friendly at all, while missing out some basic common sense stuff, but of course what they're not missing is a ton of tempered glass and rgb :D

[@istachi]

@@omnirhythm I mean PCs aren't a very good platform at all in the first place. If PCs really are so good, then why is there still no PC 2?

[@omnirhythm]

@@istachi Dangit. This is peak Vulkan logic whether I like it or not. I can not debunk your argument and will take my leave. And my PC 1.

[@AutodidactEngineer]

​@@omnirhythmtempered glass and rgb is so unnecessary 😂😂

[@TheSilverRyu]

The 1000w Shift is also limited to 450w on the 12WHPWR connector so for a 4090 you need the 1200W Shift. Unless Corsair sent us the wrong labels on the boxes (I work at a Micro Center)

[@purringc5552]

This limitation seems like a way for power supply vendors to force people to buy more expensive units. Hopefully that won't be the case, but companies are greedy and like to artificially segment the market.

[@elusivelectron]

Do you happen yo know if the Corsair shift is being made by Seasonic? My main concern is reliability.

[@Mr._MN10]

If I am not mistaken corsair uses the same 12vhpwr cable for all the (shift) psu's and have the sensepinses always set at 600W.

[@TheRealPotoroo]

@@Mr._MN10 The 450W limit for 1000W PSUs or lower is part of the ATX 3.0 spec. That's what the 4 control pins on the 12VHPWR cable are for. Each represents 150W, so any cable can potentially carry 600W. The RM1000X Shift itself would only activate three of the four pins, which is how the graphics card knows it can draw a maximum 450W. This is why on the front of the RM1000X Shift box, top right, is an ATX 3.0 sticker that says "

[@Zombie101]

@@elusivelectron seasonic make for asus only

[@billyt2620]

Used this in my new build with Lian Li 216, Aorus Master, 13900KS, Gigabyte 4090 Gaming OC. Thought I heard reasoning behind different connectors is Type 5 Corsair cabling so older types cannot be used. Worked great looks really good.

[@awesomeguyat7771]

I did the same thing, except I paired it with a 5800x3d that I got covered under warranty from my last build getting water on it. Put the 1000 watt shift into the hyte y40 and it fits just fine, made cable management a breeze as well

[@leetang1097]

Aaah darn I wanted to use this for 216 but wasn’t sure if the 216 had enough gap on the side. Happy to hear it worked out.

[@TwwIX]

I am building q new system and have ordered the same case and PSU. Thanks for the info! I can stop worrying now. :)

[@jagster7985]

I'm using this PSU in a 7000D Airflow with a 13700K and a 4090, and it was excellent to build with! Made cable management way less tangled and annoying.

[@PiotrekNineT]

Thanks for confirming, just ordered this PSU for my 7000D and was not quite sure if it would fit well after watching this video

[@chrisb1352]

Just an FYI, I have the RM1000x and it says on the box it is limited to 450watts. I have a 7000D case and yes, it was a breeze to cable manage being a Corsair product.

[@jackalclone1]

Thanks Jay! I literally have this exact same PSU I'm getting ready to throw into a Fractal North w/ 4090 build. Its side connectors were really interesting to me for a normal lower chamber mid tower. Glad to see my purchase made sense!

[@miniblasan5717]

I'm planning on getting the same case, PSU and Asus x Noctua RTX 4080 so I'd love to hear your opinion once you've finished building your PC.

[@valhalla9850]

Did this psu fit in the North case? Was there enough room on side to route cables?

[@whitewalker7173]

Did you face any issues?

[@jackalclone1]

@Sudhakar0712 no issues, it fit great! If you do a google search for "reddit fractal north black gold walnut custom loop" you'll see my final build

[@jackalclone1]

@@valhalla9850 yup, it fit. See comment above

[@lttlejordan23]

If you're like me with an O11D Evo and don't use the drive cage, you can take it out and that gives you that entire upper section to cable manage the cables coming out of the unit. That is why I have been considering one of these new Corsair PSUs because my current unit has the standard "out the back" cabling, and it gets awfully tight with cable management. I mean it works and all, but you have to get a bit creative. So I do like this idea. Although, it would definitely be a case by case situation with it - as you demonstrated. Good to visualize how it fits in some cases though, especially mine. Appreciate it!

[@avenage]

Just built one this week with the rm1200 shift and no drive cage and it worked a treat

[@rolandwalker8298]

The shift and the lancool 3 fit together like a glove - the lancool 3's airflow panel basement showing your PSU cables can be off putting and the shift can take care of that for the most part :)

[@idiboss6782]

I honestly can see this becoming the norm for power supplies. Cases are just going to need to evolve for it too.

[@kovokz]

I used the 850w version in an NZXT H5 Flow and it worked well for cable management. I had to train the cables a bit so they didn't rub on the side panel but management was very clean. I hope you're right and motherboard manufacturers adopt the Type 5 size connectors on their end. The smaller connectors look much cleaner. Thanks for the review!

[@JollyRoger2408]

In principle, the Corsair Shift PSUs are a nice idea, but you will have to pay very close attention to whether they are suitable for the case you plan to use.

[@FeuerToifel]

some other review said corsair actually made a list of alot of cases they tested the shift series with. but i can't find it rn, only their info about the case having to have a standart atx layout, be at least 210mm wide and side access to the psu.

[@ragnnohab]

So it's like any other computer component. What an actualization.

[@thisjustanother]

Hence this video...

[@cosineaudio]

Hopefully over time this kind of configuration becomes more common and case manufacturer begins to follow suit, because conceptually it makes an awful lot more sense. Maybe eventually it’ll make equally as much sense in practice

[@mehrdadgholami5738]

Not everyone uses hdd on top of psu in 011d evo. In that case shift is good.

[@BlacKatHorror]

Had a problem with my 1200x, didn't run when I started my PC. Only "clicked". After testing it was ok with the paper clip trick, I found out it didn't like one of my USB drives. A process of elimination showed me which one was the culprit, so I removed and then it worked fine. Why did my last 750W work with that USB inserted, but this just didn't like it? So if you get the same issue, use the paper clip test, test all cables are connected and check your connected drives and accessories.

[@christopherhandscomb6614]

It's all about options, the "out the back" cable layout even though it's (until now) the industry standard still doesn't work well on a lot of cases, so maybe having an option to have the cables on the side is actually a really good idea, maybe they'll also think about putting them on the other side too so that you can have the fan in the upright possition!

[@bryanwhite2685]

So glad you did this video, because when I first saw the shift series, I thought that it would be mess depending on the case layout. Not to mention the heavy bends on the cables... Thank you for testing it and seeing where it fails so I wouldn't have to, LOL!

[@TheChartreuseLeprechaun]

Based on just eyeballing it, I believe I can safely tell you it would work in a Lian Li Lancool 3. So, maybe all EATX capable cases? My old mid tower case would not be able to use this. I love this idea from a management viewpoint. But, you nailed it as being pretty case specific.

[@arcticike8017]

Heh..."case specific" could refer to both the computer case, and how niche the use case is for this style of PSU. I chuckled, well played.

[@xXxRainingxNukesxXx]

It indeed does. And it works REALLY well. Recently upgraded my case to the Lancool 3 and PSU to this one and cable management is so easy.

[@theftking]

011 Dynamic is a weird case to choose to demo first considering the vast majority of cases won't orient the power supply that way. This PSU was clearly designed for a more traditional mount; I'm way more curious about how it'd fit in like a Lancool.

[@hikerdude5265]

That was a fun and informative eval., Jay & team. I think your assessment was very fair. It's a great cable management option for creative building but, as discovered, it's not for every case. Also, kudos to Corsair for thinking outside the PSU box. Cable size may concern me but, benchmarks to be revealed, (smaller wires with higher thermal. Hey, It may be negligible). Thanks JTeam!

[@IbocC64]

I used one of these in my new build with a 4090 and a Lancool II tower. the bent cables were a little tight, but overall the cable management was better and the lower magnetic door won't stay closed if you don't get a good clean fit, and my door closes and stays shut just fine. I actually really like it. Its much better for air flow and a clean look from through the glass panel.

[@devneko9511]

I feel like this power supply would be ideal for a very skinny vertical case with mesh side panels so you could position it vertically and still get air flow with just enough bracket to hold it on the edges so the cables could go straight down or up. probably with some custom cables to handle the unique lengths.

[@bryanharrison3889]

Here's my favorite thing about this channel so far, I've been watching for years. Jay is VERY opinionated, for good reason, he's been doing this forever. But that makes Jay so AWESOME is this: He's very opinionated, based on experience, BUT HE'S NOT AFRAID TO TRY SOMETHING EVEN IF HE THINKS IT WONT WORK, AND HE WILL CHANGE HIS OPINION BASED ON WHAT HE DISCOVERS AND HAS NO PROBLEM MODIFYING HIS APPROACH OR CHANGING HIS THOUGHTS ON AN ISSUE. He came into this fairly certain that he'd have all sorts of problems, but by the end, he gave the idea his endorsement because although he's OPINIONATED, he's also very open-minded. THAT is why I love jay. He's not afraid to speak his mind, AND not afraid to try new things and change his opinion based on what he finds. Perfect storm of good traits right there.

[@nathanwiens108]

Worked great in a Lancool 216. Also great in an O11 Air Mini once I removed the drive cage (drilled the rivets).

[@LosDStoNerd]

I appreciate this comment. I was looking into this PSU with this case in mind so I'm glad it works great.

[@lindeleasley]

This would be a situation where you'd want to base your build around the power supply.

[@NovusDundus]

I'd love a more "high end" version of these Hopefully they're on the way It's a great idea Just takes a second to think about how it would work in your specific build

[@KoseChris]

you know what i would like.... a power supply that comes with a set so that i can build my own cables with it, length, color, shape. it is like a DIY cable set with psu.

[@tristan6509]

I think that would be a liability issue Also it would be pretty expensive to put crimping tools inside the box

[@brettlovett2760]

I just used this in my new 5000D, 13900K, 4090 build. I gotta say it felt like a winner to me. Jay is also correct that some sleeved cables would be nice.

[@---GOD---]

This is an awesome PSU for convenience and cable management but you *need* the right case. Mine came pre-installed in a Corsair 4000D, which of course is a perfect case for it. Looks like that NZXT case is also perfect for this PSU.

[@SixShooter14]

My last build was in an H7 Flow with a Rm850x. I found that with 12" sleeved extensions AND 3 fans in the front (similar to that H7 Elite) the PSU basement gets quite full of excess cables and it can rub the bottom fan. It took a good bit of work to neatly loop the excess in the basement between the PSU and the front fan. I think a side plug 850 would have been great.

[@MarshallFlores]

How are you liking the H7 Flow so far? Debating between that and the Lancool 216 for an editing build I’m planning.

[@MarshallFlores]

@@SixShooter14 The cable bar is removable, right?

[@SixShooter14]

@@MarshallFlores yes it is.

[@MrRyancgibson]

Also really convenient for a case that has the psu on its side behind the motherboard. So the fan can go out and the cables run out of the top which is much more clean and easy than having the cables come out of the back.

[@clapforjesus2491]

This actually would be tight if they did this with an SFX unit. Could help with a lot of cable management issues in ITX cases.

[@NeVErseeNMeLikEDis]

It would make it worst

[@mrbobo86]

That would be horrible in my phanteks shift XT. The cables would be blocking all the USB headers and the 24pin motherboard plug.

[@jay_ta708]

Lol SFX? Er - no. ITX cases are longer on the Z axis, not Y axis. They are longer on the Z axis for a reason, GPU size. It would make it not compatible or a living hell with a SFX side psu port.

[@metalmayne]

Can confirm fitment was no issue on Lian Li 216 / Lancool 3 / o11. Hyte y40 also okay but can be tight.

[@LordWhirlin]

Options are never bad! I can absolutely see it failing for some builds, but perfect for others, just as you identified in your two cases.

[@jonesgang]

In a case like the Hyte Y60 the PSU mounts sideways so there would be plenty of room for the cables in a case like that. But on a standard case I can see where there might be some issues.

[@jack.smith2958]

I wish I had had this for my latest build. Getting CableMod's 24 pin connector to reach in the NZXT H7 was pretty hard with the RM1000x. Also, someone explain NZXT's weird signature bracket to me, by the way. It was so much in the way.

[@neileddy6159]

Was trying to get the seasonic vertex but everywhere it was out of stock, so I went with corsair for an atx3.0 power supply, after it arrived I realized it was side output, in the corsair 5000d it fit wonderfully an cable management was really clean, also a traditional layout makes having a hard drive cage very painful, this eliminated that issue, so I was pleased.

[@dantecoal7584]

This looks like another good idea, that'll be a fantastic benefit for the like 5% of people who need it. Otherwise, it's overpriced and ahead of it's time. Maybe once MoBo manufactures change to smaller plugs, or if cases go back to being flat instead of standing, this would work, but for now? It's just another gimmick that hurts itself in confusion.

[@JustNotIt9927]

As someone that has a 5000d case, this power supply is AMAZING.

[@drakus40k]

I just bought a shift for my new build. I think it's going to work out beautifully. The case I have sticks all HDDs in the bay directly behind the PSU, so bringing those cables out the side is going to clear that rats nest up nicely, and make the drive bay much cleaner.

[@flannelmeister]

It looks great. But is yet another cable standard with a different plug. Surely it is high time that cable connections to PSUs were standardised? Would be great if you could just simply buy a 12" or 18" SATA cable, for example, to fit your build and simplify cable management knowing it was going to fit because the plugs were as standard as an ATX 24 pin.

[@ianherrington3763]

I picked up a 850 shift for my first build. 12700k and a 4070 Ti Gaming x trio and a Gungnir 120R case. Cable management has been an absolute breeze and I don't regret getting the shift. Some cables are long but having that nice ease of access make this so much better for the long run

[@khaoticpenguin3945]

ALWAYS better to be too long than too short when it comes to cables.

[@brown224422]

I just built a computer using the 1000x shift in a Lian Li Lancool III and I pretty easily got the magnetic side panel to close with no problems. Can’t say the stress on the plug doesn’t worry me a little but it let me add multiple fans on the bottom of the case for additional inlet air flow without all the wires from the power supply restricting airflow.😊

[@Thunderhawk51]

Just wanted to let you know that you are doing absolutely amazing job with these videos! 😊

[@kevins4380]

Just put a 1000w shift in a lian li lancool 3. It was a tight fit with the side cables but it made plugging everything in super easy. Also lian li says in their subreddit that it isn't compatible but it definitely fits.

[@therealhypnotix]

This design is def no failure! I love it, built with the RM1000 shift and it changes how you do things in a great way!

[@brycestewart3181]

My first thought is they need a RIGHT and a LEFT version of all of them. As you said about the cases being different... Thx for sharing

[@Kholaslittlespot1]

Good spot

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

I can imagine this might be beneficial for cases like the O11-family, but I think the ports might be in the wrong direction for it

[@TheOriginalFaxon]

The O11 allows you to mount the PSU with fan facing towards the outside or the inside of the case, I think it will be fine lol. The fan will face the inside of the case but that back section has so much room that it should still have ample airflow

[@Kupkaik]

​@@TheOriginalFaxon In an o11, if you mount it with fan side out, the cable ports stick up. This limits you to only being to mount this in the bottom most slot of an o11 but leaves the cables going upwards into the hard drive cage. I would rather mount my PSU at the top with the cables facing down, fan facing out, but that's not an option with this PSU. I could mount it at the bottom of the case with the cables facing upwards but not even that works for every build. I hope corsair adds more options for the shift series so alternative cable directions are available. Mounting at the top with cables going down would be more ideal for my build.

[@eFektivedub]

I just plugged this into my O11. Yes I had to take the hard drive cage out but overall it cleaned up the back of my case IMO

[@richard7423]

I've just done a build with this in a Fractal Meshify 2 case. It works fantastically imo (there's loads of space behind the mobo tray in this case). It allows me to keep the 3.5" drive cage in the bottom of the case as well as a chunky AIO rad on the front.

[@murcielagoXO]

I literally got this PSU alongside a 4090 and I struggled a lot last week to fit those cables in my Lian Li Lancool II. This video would've been very helpful a bit sooner 😂

[@duane2344]

He already had to time travel to post this two weeks earlier than planned. 🙂

[@Hagop64]

I was looking at literally the same setup a couple days ago (this psu, Lancool II mesh, and 4090.) What was difficult about it?

[@murcielagoXO]

@@Hagop64 If you look at your case's little metal panel that opens downwards, the one below the glass panel, it has 2 metal plates screwed to it on the inside. I had to unscrew those in order to make some room for the cables to bend and even then it was difficult to fully close the panel until the magnets made contact. The worst offender was the main motherboard cable. I had to unstick the individual cables from each other a bit in order to plug in both connectors. The actual panel is a bit bent outwards in the middle for me right now due to the cables being cluttered inside so I'm guessing I need to find a better solution to manage them.

[@melloproduction8237]

10:46 but you can put it on the top and HDD case at the bottom because as I know this is convertable case from Lian Li

[@AcM.5233]

Can't really ever see this taking off for the masses. And forget getting any custom cables as well. I'll pass on this.

[@vincentvega3093]

They have Type 5 custom cables tough,...

[@GioiaDellaLuna]

Glad you showed the Fractal Design Torrent, that's the case I plan on using for my future build with a shift series psu. Thanks for pointing out the frame and wires rubbing against each other, I now know to be cautious when installing said psu.

[@clue_47]

You know that you're early to a video when the comments are full of "First."

[@clue_47]

@vavr stalker Right then, in your opinion, what would be the tell-tale sign of being early to a video?

[@Jizzler1]

@@clue_470 comments or ‘it feels illegal to be this early’😂

[@jaykoerner]

Some number

[@pootmahgoots8482]

You don't say.

[@clue_47]

@@Jizzler1 That is a great point!

[@swankplaysgame]

On the torrent case I’d get a small piece of rubber or plastic tube and cut a slit in it to slide over the edge of the metal and that will make a sort of grommet. I have done this a lot as a diesel mechanic using a piece of airline tubing so when running electrical wires along frames or in dashboards to keep from having the wires damaged and shorting out. There is a little wiring hack for any time worries about damage. You can also put a couple of strips of tape to do the same. I’d use electrical tape if going this route. The glue on electrical tape is less sticky and will have a less of a chance of peeling paint unlike duct tape

[@kadenbirch]

on the O11 dynamic, I do believe most people take the hard drive cages out. I had a couple fan controllers in mine and without taking out the hard drive cages there’s no way all my cables would have fit.

[@iddan1205]

This is why I watch this channel. Thank you Phil and Nic...and a guy named Brian needs thanks too. So thank you everyone.

[@InterestedAmerican]

Changing all the cable ends that plug into the power supply to 90° plug, would help so much for cable management and fit for close cases to the plug side.

[@meson183]

Perhaps these Shift power supplies will encourage case designers to allow a deeper space for cable management rather than the measely 10-20mm they leave for us now.

[@LazyBoyA1]

I got this power supply one afternoon when mine died, didn't notice it had the connections on the side until I unboxed it. When I tried fitting it my case didn't have an opening large enough for the cables so I took my angle grinder and lengthened the opening by about 6 inches, then after an hour of filing I painted it and it was ready to go. So far I'm happy with the design made the bottom look a lot cleaner and it's pretty easy to work with.

[@TheN3RD1D3R]

Picked up this PSU last month to power a 4090 FE. I upgraded from a 3080 TI . Just waiting on Cablemod to drop their cables for this! Side note build is in 5000D.

[@davidminor1254]

You know, a few years ago I had already talked to people about making this type of PSU because of the troubles I had in routing the cables. Nobody listened to me. Now Corsair finally comes out with the idea that I spoke about. I could've made a fortune. Thank you Corsair

[@mbvx7]

So if more Mother board makers get on board with ALL the connections on the BACK of the MB where they SHOULD be and something like this, you could have the cleanest build ever. (outside of the ONE cable going to the graphics card.) I like this PSU. the side pins were clever.

[@captain_loeffel]

@JayzTwoCents with the Corsair Crystal Series 680X case you don't want to use this power supply at all. You can put it in without the cables but I doubt, that you will with the cables. The case is divided into two compartments and where the one with the motherboard has a normal width of 22cm, the other one for drives, power supply and so on is far smaller. So the power supply is laying on the side with its fan pointing to the side. Above the power supply are directly the drive cages. That is no problem, as the cables would face down. But you have not much space down. If you remove the 2,5" drive cage below the power supply, which is also use as rest for the supply, you would only have 4cm below the drive and you would have no chance of changing any cable (adding or removing) without completely remove the power supply and it would be a very tight fit down there. You can get the supply with cables in there, but the handling is horrible and you give up the space below the supply, that I personally used to stow away some of the longer cables, as there is enough space for 3 x 3,5" and 4 x 2,5" drives above the power supply.

[@Bunny-Bones]

Well slimmer cables that come with the PSU is a step forward lol… Finally? I have bought custom cables from Titan rig for every Corsair PSU… I would be excited if they made this shift series exactly how they have with both cable orientations to chose from. Thanks for the video Jay ✋

[@galatian9536]

Jay, So I want to make sure I can use this power supply and also overclock my gpu and cpu also I’m doing Rgb completely with Corsair but I’ll list of parts I’m trying to use for the build, as well trying to do watercooling the whole system with 10 fans all together in the case itself I’ll also list the case because it does have Rgb on it as well ASUS: RTX 4090 TUF ROG strix Z790-E Gaming Intel: I9 13900k Corsair: Ddr5 7000 10 total fans ql120 maybe the new ones that is coming out 5000T RGB case Also keyboard, mouse, headset and camera as well because they are usb Doing watercooling for both the gpu and cpu to make everything match up with Rgb and the cooling Need to know this because I’m overseas rn and while I have the money being here I can spend money on the pc build of my dream, thank you always for the videos, helped me learn a lot about computer and what to look for

[@cosineaudio]

Interesting idea from Corsair. Nice to see something different- whether it’s a good idea or a bad idea, innovation in design comes through trial and error. From the perspective of an audio engineer to overcome the few issues we saw I’d do one or each: 1) Electrical tape on solid edges of the chassis to prevent Insulation tear. 2) Electrical tape on wiring at the bend points at the power supply end to create support for cable cornering, and minimise the rate of damage from bending and re-bending over time/multiple builds. 3) Measure and cut wires for custom lengths. Your mileage (and cabling) may vary 😂

[@dannycraig3685]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it but what about right angle cables? With the way they plug into the power supply, you would have to have at least 4 sets of right angle cables depending on which way you want to run them..

[@Bry.89]

According to Corsair you actually _can_ use the 12+4 pin with a 3070 Ti FE or higher. It won't work on a 3070 FE or lower because of how the port is positioned (the backplate blocks where the 4-pin would go), but 3070 Ti and higher have an angled port. According to corsair the 12 pin is the exact same spec, the 4-pin sensor simply allows for more features and higher power throughput. They said if it detects the 4-pin isn't plugged in, it reduces the max power to 450w, which is more than enough for all 30 series GPUs if I recall correctly. I asked a Corsair rep before I bought it, so this clarification comes from them. I will say though, I love this power supply. Also, either side of the cable is a different size so you automatically know which side goes into the PSU and which side goes into the motherboard components. The cables also seem thinner, I guess due to a lack of in-cable capacitors, but this allows for easier cable management. Corsair also told me that "universal extension cables" that work with other PSUs should technically work with these cables as well, but I didn't want to buy extensions. I'd rather wait for them to release whole sleeved cables for Type 5 Gen 1. Extensions are always risky business.

[@SulfuricInk0]

After an admittedly quick look and a few double takes, isn`t it true that the helios case`s back plate can have the lower 1/3 removed just by removing 2 screws? or did you miss that Jay?

[@noahkaehne]

I have this power supply in my O11 D evo case; I bought it for my 4080 gpu. I didn't have any issues cable managing, especially compared to the last psu I had. That thing had the the bulkiest cables: these thin Corsair cables are much easier to work with. I like it. It goes well with my Corsair fans and H150 elite Capellix XT aio cooler

[@gamerone4154]

this is why I love watching JayzTwoCents, doesnt need a lab to test out the practicality of a power supply. Demonstration does it best.

[@smk6469]

Got one, the 1200w (1300?)... Actually love it. Made cable routing SO much better in my Fractal Meshify 2.

[@alt5494]

This PSU would be dramatically improved. If it was made slimmer with 90° power port next to the ports, a reversible mounting bracket, & fans on both the bottom & top.

[@ZeroX252]

I think the one side design of this power supply could be overcome with swappable side plates. You'd have a large bus bar card edge like we use in the server space on either side of the PSU. On the side panel with the connectors you'd have a socket for the card edge, a large 12v plane on the top, a large ground plane on the bottom and a smaller 5v plane. 4 screws would hold it on and you could easily swap the sides.

[@stimothy9396]

I believe a 90° plug with like a 45° cable angle would be a good idea for these power supply

[@dannyvanderheide6098]

Honestly, this would seem to work well in a Corsair Graphite 380T (old niche case I know) with a little modding of making a cutout on the side where the cables come out on the support plate. This way it's easier to put a high wattage PSU in and still being able to use your 3,5" bays instead of using a SFF PSU. There is quite some dead space in the case on that side that it might be worth it depending on how far into the chassis the plugs extend.

[@gemknight9889]

Took a shot in the dark with this PSU when I put together a new PC last week. Super glad I did - the cable management was already a nightmare as it was and it would have been even crazier with a normal PSU. Definitely not a go-to option for any random case, but for the ones that support it, it's great.

[@itsk0mma]

this helped me, as I ordered this a week ago and thinking to myself "of course it's gonna fit.. nobody's gonna make a psu that won't fit", then I saw Jay had just uploaded a video about it and my heart was pounding, then at the end it was a happy ending.

[@agoddamnferret]

Love this design, wish that they'd have one with a hybrid of the normal PSU configuration, and the new side configuration here. with the most reasonable power routing for specific components and their logical placement

[@eternalwolfmusic7607]

Not so much having to do with this video, but I just wanted to thank you Jay for doing these videos. My motherboard got fried a few years back trying to plug in an external CD drive that must have had a short. My PC still worked but the USB ports weren't so lucky. Watching your videos gave me the confidence to replace my motherboard and transfer everything to a new case while I was at it.

[@BraveClam]

He has so many great videos for the average PC community - He looks out for all of us

[@stevehinze1090]

I have the 1000w shift in my Torrent case. It fits nice cables run emeasily on the side. It was nice to run from the side straight out to the leftside of case through side grommets. I won't lie at first I thought it was not going to work but it made for easy cable management

[@mrtempertantrum]

Jay, gotta hand it to you for doing this and giving such a detailed and not always flattering critique of a corsair product despite your clan with them and their sponsorships.

[@RyTrapp0]

Really REALLY glad that this PSU exists as an option. It's a pretty niche piece honestly, makes more sense to purchase if you're going to get custom length cables because man you could REALLY clean up the wiring with this PSU + custom length cables. But a bit of a hard bargain at that price for just your standard out of the box PC build. Kinda like Phanteks's dual system power supply, albeit probably with a much bigger market lol. I'd like to see more niche-oriented products like this, but it's understandable why these sorts of things are rare; small markets lead to really expensive low volume products. But man they can open up some great possibilities.

[@arthurkramps924]

You guys are my favorite. Your sense of humor is awesome. thank you for Just being you.

[@levigoldson]

I checked my fractal torrent and that "sharp edge" is smooth as can be. Either he got a defect or he was exaggerating. That damage on his cable likely was just factory damage. If you rewind the video you can see the cables were already damage before going in.

[@SrslyNoz.]

1/4" clear vinyl tube makes a nice protectant for sharp edges, just cut it open along one side, slip it over the edge, no cable rubs, pretty much invisible

[@bretrich]

I tossed one of these in my new build once I got a 4080 gpu and had no issues with the Crosair case. It is a bit odd and the wires do feel a little less substantial than my last PSU but overall I couldn't be more satisfied. the price was pretty close to the normal one and it made looking at my case from the window side just a little more cleaner.

[@shannonmcconnell9203]

they needed to notch it to make space for the bends it should not be as wide as a normal psu

[@Micharus]

I did note that on the white ROG case, the shroud that blocks the cables has two screws ( 21:11 ) that seem to be holding it in place, if that was removed, there would no longer be an issue, right?

[@stenovitz]

This would work just perfect for my oold €35 Riotoro case, now seems ahead of it's time! Already thinking of a switch from my TX-750 model, to this new design, though found decent setup with present PSU, this new design will leave room for my additional Noctua case fans and still much free air. Great thinking, Corsair!

[@superflyguy4488]

This would work really well in my Silverstone Temjin Tj07 as i have a 120.3 in the lower compartment as well as the PSU. It would make the compartment less cluttered and facilitate smoother airflow.

[@STAG162]

I sold my old Antec 1200W PSU a few years ago, and that was huge. probably as big as PSUs got in those days (10+ years ago). nice to see the 1200W reducing form factor size just a tad, however with those different sized cables running from the PSU, I can see a lot of gnashing of teeth because people don't like change with PC building, even when some 'creative-type' at a company does. as for the PSU fan, I still have my old HX-750i from 3 builds ago, and I never hear it spin, because it doesn't. it works, but only on startup, for one second. it's never been run hard enough to warrant fulltime duty, and I game and edit videos so it does get put through its paces.

[@MrVlodato]

For the price and the idea of it being a premium for the sake of cable managment, they should some different length cables for the different situations. The sleaving really should be better.

[@bill_and_amanda]

This would be perfect for my case (O11 knockoff made by Kedeirs but mine doesn't have that hard drive cage in the way), but it seems like it would be better if they had made the cables end in a right angle where they plugged into the power supply

[@jjlw2378]

Make it $200 and I would buy one. I'm actually surprised that more ATX 3.0/PCIE 5.0 power supplies aren't available on the market. I was kinda hoping EVGA would release one that I could buy but until I find a cheapish platinum 1200w+ ATX 3.0 the old T2 will keep chugging along doing what it's always done, work perfectly.

[@sadpotato7029]

i think this powersupply is intended more on the dual chamber cases so the cables are going up to the huge compartment of the psu chamber behind the motherboard. i had the techware vxm case and i had trouble routing the cables coz it's pressing against the part where you put the side intake fans and i had to hard bend the cables just to get it in the huge space behind the motherboard and to feed it to the holes.