Power supplies / Compare
CORSAIR RM1000e (2025) vs NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
Product A: CORSAIR
52 of 66 known
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
NZXT C1500 Platinum ATX 3.1
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Phanteks AMP GH 850W
Montech Century II 1200W
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum
CORSAIR RM1000x (2024)
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3
Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM750x (2024)
Change CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
Compare the NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 with
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
NZXT C1500 Platinum ATX 3.1
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Phanteks AMP GH 850W
Montech Century II 1200W
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum
CORSAIR RM1000x (2024)
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3
Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM750x (2024)Product B: NZXT
54 of 66 known
Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Montech Century II 1050W
Montech Century II 1200W
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G
Thermaltake Toughpower GT 1000W
FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W (ATX 3.1)
Montech Century II 850W
Change NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
Compare the CORSAIR RM1000e (2025) with
Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Montech Century II 1050W
Montech Century II 1200W
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G
Thermaltake Toughpower GT 1000W
FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W (ATX 3.1)
Montech Century II 850W35 of 58 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 3 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- SATA power connectorsA: 6B: 12NZXT has 6 more.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 2B: 4NZXT has 2 more.
- Hold-up timeA: 16.4msB: 29.5msNZXT is 13.1 ms higher.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 30.07mVB: 18.92mVNZXT is 11.15 mV lower.
- PCIe 8-pin connectorsA: 4B: 3CORSAIR has 1 more.
- PowerA: 1,000WB: 1,200WNZXT is 200 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACORSAIR: 150 × 86 mm
- BNZXT: 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.
PA-2G2BB-US, PA-2G2BW-US, PA-2G2BB-UK, PA-2G2BW-UK, PA-2G2BB-EU, PA-2G2BW-EU, PA-2G2BB-JP, PA-2G2BW-JP, PA-2G2BB-AU, PA-2G2BW-AU1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Model Number row lists PA-2G2BB (black) and PA-2G2BW (white) with the suffixes CN, UK, US, EU, JP and AU. The CN models are left out, since the page gives them a 200-240 Vac input (China and South Korea) and the AC input is not a variant field.
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.
810074844697, 810074846325, 810074844680, 810074846318, 810074844703, 810074846332, 810074844710, 810074846349, 810074844727, 8100748463561Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026UPC row lists one UPC per model. NZXT also lists an EAN per model, which is not stored.
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.
From $199.991Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 20264Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/nzxt-c1200-atx-3-1-psu-white-reviewRead 14 October 20265Press articlekitguru.net/components/joao-silva/computex-2024-nzxt-unveils-new-h7-flow-c-series-atx-3-1-psus-and-f-series-fansRead 14 October 2026
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.
Channel Well Technology (CWT)2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Channel Well Technology. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) CWT, platform CXT.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Part analysis: OEM CWT, platform CXT.
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.
+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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80 PLUS rating
Not available
80 PLUS Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 80 PLUS Rating Gold, 85% at 10% load, 90.1% at 20%, 91.6% at 50% and 88.7% at 100% load at 115 V. The 80 PLUS list agrees.6Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/sites/80plus/files/manufacturer-certificate/NZXT_PS-2304_1200W_SOCE%207326_Report.pdfRead 14 October 202680 PLUS ID 7326, model PS-2304, 1200W, test date 2024-03-12: Gold at 115V, typical efficiency 91.59% at 50% load, rated input 100-240V 14A. This matches NZXT's 91.6% at 50% load. The list prints no serial number or model name, so the match is by the efficiency figures and input rating.
Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Gold, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows Gold at both voltages.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Report 24PS2447A, certification ID 252447, issued May 20, 2024. ETA Gold at 115V. The model name is C1200 Gold, which is also the name of the earlier ATX 3.0 unit. The report matches the ATX 3.1 unit by its ATX v3.1 power excursion pass, its 14 A rating and its 22 A +3.3V and +5V rails.
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Cybenetics noise at 230V
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.
BNZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16-20AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 700 | 16AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 3 | 3 | 650 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 650 | Not available | 600 |
| SATA power | 12 | 3 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 4 | 1 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Cable Length and Connector Quantity: 24-pin ATX 600 mm (1), 4+4-pin CPU 700 mm (1), 8-pin CPU 700 mm (1), 6+2-pin PCIe 650 mm (3), 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6 PCIe 650 mm (1), SATA 500 + 150 mm (12), peripherals 500 + 150 mm (4). The Inside the Box list gives 3 SATA cables and 1 peripherals cable, and the maker diagram shows 4 plugs on each. Cybenetics lists the 12V-2x6 cable at 645 mm and 150 mm less 5 mm spacing for SATA, which are not stored. The overview says the 12V-2x6 connector pumps up to 600 watts. The panel has five CPU and PCI-E sockets and one 12V-2x6 socket, so all cables can be used at once (maker product photo).2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 16-20AWG, 4+4 pin EPS 16AWG, 8 pin EPS 16AWG, 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 18AWG, Molex 18AWG, no in-cable capacitors. The 16-24AWG range for the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so no gauge is stored for it.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
3
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
6
12
4-pin Molex connectors
2
4
Cable style
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
Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: A button on the power supply turns the mode off if you want the fan spinning all the time. The product photo shows a Zero Fan ON/OFF switch at the AC inlet.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026External appearance: two switches on the front, one for main power and one for toggling the fan's passive operation at light loads.
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), Fan failure (FFP)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Protections: OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP and OCP. The Cybenetics protection tests also show NLO and surge and inrush protection working. The Cybenetics manufacturer block also lists fan failure protection.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Protection Features section: OCP, OPP, OTP and SCP on all rails, NLO checked, fan failure protection, surge protection by MOV and inrush protection by NTC thermistor and bypass relay. The report lists no OVP or UVP test.
All-Japanese capacitors
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Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Overview: 100% premium Japanese capacitors.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Part analysis lists Nippon Chemi-Con and Rubycon electrolytic capacitors on both sides and 31 FPCAP polymer capacitors. NZXT's own statement of 100% Japanese capacitors is the basis for the value.
MTBF (claimed)
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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RGB lighting
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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).
Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: width 150 mm, height 86 mm, depth 160 mm.
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.
C1200 Gold ATX 3.1, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Inside the Box: C1200 Gold ATX 3.1, 24-pin ATX, 4+4-pin CPU, 8-pin CPU, 3x 6+2-pin PCIe, 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6, 3x SATA and a peripherals cable, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories. The AC cord differs per region.
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)
Both are also in the API. Back to all power supplies.