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CORSAIR RM1000e (2025) vs Montech Century II 1050W
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Montech Century II 850W34 of 58 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 6 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- SATA power connectorsA: 6B: 12Montech has 6 more.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 2B: 4Montech has 2 more.
- PCIe 8-pin connectorsA: 4B: 6Montech has 2 more.
- Hold-up timeA: 16.4msB: 24.3msMontech is 7.9 ms higher.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 30.07mVB: 22.04mVMontech is 8.03 mV lower.
- Average noiseLower is betterA: 25.54dB(A)B: 28.5dB(A)CORSAIR is 2.96 dB(A) lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACORSAIR: 150 × 86 mm
- BMontech: 150 × 86 mm
Weight
0 to 2.5 kg
All 66 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
CP-9020297-NA, CP-9020294-NA, CP-9020297-EU1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020294-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-white-cp-9020294-naRead 14 October 2026SKU CP-9020294-NA.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/957638/zasilacz-pc-corsair-rm1000e-2025-rme-series-cp-9020297-eu.htmlRead 14 October 2026CP-9020297-EU on the Komputronik and OX.ee listings.
GTIN / EAN
8400066913278Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/957638/zasilacz-pc-corsair-rm1000e-2025-rme-series-cp-9020297-eu.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik lists producer code CP-9020297-EU with EAN 840006691327. OX.ee lists the same code with EAN 0840006691327. This is the only GTIN found for the RMe 2025 RM1000e. The NA code was not found in a reliable listing.9Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2885880Read 14 October 2026EAN 840006691327 (also printed as 0840006691327) for CP-9020297-EU.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$169.994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250124130712/https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Archived copy of the Corsair US page from 2025-01-24, marked New, a few days after the reviews of January 15 and 22. It shows a price of 169.99 USD, excluding sales tax. Hardware Busters and Tom's Hardware print 170 USD. The page today shows 189.99 USD, which is a later price. The archived page shows the black SKU CP-9020297-NA. The white edition's launch price is not stated.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: MSRP (excluding VAT) 170 USD. Review published January 15, 2025.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/corsair-rm1000e-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 14 May 2025 says it was priced at 170 USD at the time of the review. Used only as support for the Corsair page figure.
$109.92Press articlefunkykit.com/news/montech-introduces-century-ii-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Century II 1050 W: US$ 109.9. The 850 W is US$ 89.9 and the 1200 W is US$ 129.9. US price, no sales tax. KitGuru and Tom's Hardware print about $110.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: MSRP (excluding VAT) $110. Tom's Hardware also prints $110. The stored value is the maker's launch price from the Funkykit report.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020294-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-white-cp-9020294-naRead 14 October 2026The white edition has SKU CP-9020294-NA, the same Tech Specs and the same power table.
Form factor
ATX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20266Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dimensions 150 x 85 x 140 mm (W x H x D). The back face is the ATX size.
ATX version
PCIe CEM version
Modular cables
Built by (OEM)
HEC5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM HEC. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) HEC.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/corsair-rm1000e-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: HEC (Compucase) is the OEM.
Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology (XWY)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology Co., Ltd. Tom's Hardware calls the company XWY.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: the OEM is XWY (Shenzhen Xin Weiye Technology Co.).
Power
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Rated continuous power
Full power rated up to
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12V rail design
+12V max current
83.3A3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications table: model RPS0217, SKU CP-9020297/CP-9020294, +12V 83.3A, 1000W. The black product page prints 62.5A, which is the RM750e figure. The white page prints 83.3A.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 83.3 A, 1000 W.
+12V max power
1,000W3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications table: +12V 83.3A 1000W, total power 1000W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 1000 W, total 1000 W.
+3.3V and +5V combined power
150W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Power table lists +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with 150W combined. Cybenetics, Hardware Busters and Tom's Hardware also say 150W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: 3.3V and 5V 20 A each, 150 W combined.
100W1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026DC Output table prints +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with one 100W cell and a blank cell. The Cybenetics power table has one merged 100W cell for 3.3V and 5V, so 100W is the combined limit. Tom's Hardware prints 120W, which no other source confirms.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026
+5V standby current
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026AC input 100-240V, 47-63Hz.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 6-12 A, 47-63 Hz.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Certifications
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Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Measured
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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
Average noise at 115V (measured)
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
Hold-up time (measured)
12V ripple at full load (measured)
12V load regulation (measured)
Cables and connectors
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Cables
ACORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 610 | 16-20AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 750 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 3 | 650 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 650 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 450 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 2 | 1 | 450 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Cable listing table: lengths 610 mm (24-pin), 750 mm (EPS), 650 mm (12V-2x6, 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin, PCIe 8-pin), SATA 450 mm to the first plug then 100 mm spacing. Tolerance 10 mm. PCIe 8-pin is 2 single cables plus 1 cable with two 8-pin plugs (the 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable), so 4 plugs on 3 cables. The SATA row covers a 4-plug SATA cable and a 2 SATA and 2 PATA cable. The two 4-pin plugs sit on the SATA and PATA cable, so the molex row takes that cable's 450 mm to its first plug. Hardware Busters and Cybenetics list the same cables. Tom's Hardware lists 3 PCIe 8-pin, 8 SATA and 3 Molex, which does not match Corsair or Cybenetics and is not used. The dual 8-pin cable and the native 12V-2x6 cable are separate cables in the box. Whether both can be used at once is not stated.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table gives wire gauge per cable: ATX 16-20AWG, EPS 18AWG, 6+2 PCIe 16AWG, 2 x 6+2 PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+2 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA and Molex 18AWG. The 16-24AWG range for the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored. The report lists lengths of 600 mm, 740 mm and 640 mm, which are mostly 10 mm shorter than Corsair's figures (the 12+2 pin cable is 650 mm in both). Corsair's lengths are stored.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 2x EPS (2 cables), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (3 cables), 1x PCIe 12+2 pin (600W), 6x SATA (2 cables), 2x 4-pin Molex (1 cable). Product photos page: nine sockets at the back, including a 12V-2x6.
BMontech Century II 1050W
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 18AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 700 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 6 | 3 | 600 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 12 | 3 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 4 | 1 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Cables table: 1 motherboard cable with a 20+4 pin plug, 2 CPU cables with one 4+4 pin plug, 3 PCIe cables with two 6+2 pin plugs, 1 12V-2x6 cable, 3 SATA cables with 4 plugs and 1 Molex cable with 4 plugs. Lengths and gauge come from the Cybenetics report.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 18AWG, 2 x 4+4 pin EPS 700 mm 18AWG, 3 PCIe cables with 6+2 pin plugs, 600 mm then 150 mm, 6 plugs in total, 18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 600 mm (600W) 16-26AWG, 3 SATA cables of 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm spacing with 12 plugs in total, 18AWG, 1 Molex cable 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm with 4 plugs, 18AWG. The 16-26AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the stored gauge is the 16AWG power wire.
CPU (EPS) connectors
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2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
6
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
6
12
4-pin Molex connectors
2
4
Cable style
Flat1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: flat cables and a fully modular design.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cables page: all cables are flat and consist of black gauges. Review published May 31, 2025.
Fan
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Fan size
Fan bearing
Rifle1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Page says 120mm rifle bearing fan. Cybenetics names it Hong Hua HA1225H12SF-Z.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Cooling: 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (HA1225H12SF-Z).
Fan mode
Semi-passive1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Zero RPM Mode Yes.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked.
Fan mode switch
Yes3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation marked selectable.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Product photos page: on the front, besides the power switch, a smaller switch enables or disables the fan's semi-passive operation.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026External Appearance: the front has a button to toggle the hybrid fan mode.
Protection and parts
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Protections
Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026Safety and Protection section lists OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP and OPP. NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics report.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush current protection. The protection tests tick NLO. Fan failure protection is not ticked.
Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: OPP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OCP / OTP.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush current protection. Protection tests tick UVP at 90 V and 80 V and NLO, and SIP shows an MOV for surge and an NTC with bypass relay for inrush. The maker lists OVP, which the report does not test.
All-Japanese capacitors
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Yes1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: 100% Japanese capacitors.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: capacitors are a mix of Nippon Chemi-Con, Rubycon and Toshin Kogyo, all Japanese makers.
Monitoring and lighting
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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs tab: 140x150x86. The quick start guide gives 140 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H). Depth is 140 mm and the back face is 150 x 86 mm.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications: 140mm (L) x 150mm (W) x 86mm (H).
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Dimensions (L*W*H) 140*150*86mm, so depth 140, width 150, height 86. The page also prints Operating Temperature 0-40 C, which is not stored. Tom's Hardware prints its power table as Rated @ 50 C and Hardware Busters prints 0-50 C.
Weight
In the box
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In the box
Power Supply, AC Cable, DC Cables, Cable Ties, Mounting Screws, Safety Leaflet3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications, Package Contents.
AC power cable, Mounting screws, Cable ties, Cable straps6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the Box: mounting screws, an AC power cable, a few cable ties and several cable straps. The review was published on 3 May 2025.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
www.corsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-20253Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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