Alphacool has added a white finish to its Apex 1 CPU water block for AMD AM5 systems. The new version keeps the black model’s cooling design, pairing a nickel-plated copper cold plate with an aluminum cover, chrome accents and addressable RGB lighting. It is listed in stock with a recommended retail price of €189.98.
Key takeaways
The white model is a cosmetic extension rather than a redesign, so buyers get the same cooling architecture and AM5 compatibility as the existing Apex 1.
- Designed for custom liquid-cooling loops and AMD AM5 processors.
- Features an offset cold plate, cross-slot structure and 3D-Jetplate 2.0.
- Measures 100 × 86 × 32.3 mm and uses two G1/4 fittings.
- Listed at €189.98; Alphacool recommends using clear coolant.
Cooling design remains unchanged
Alphacool says the block’s offset base positions the water injection over the processor hotspot. Beneath it, a cross-slot structure works with the 3D-Jetplate 2.0, which directs incoming coolant toward the cooling fins. The company says a plenum ahead of the jet plate helps distribute the flow more evenly.
The cold plate is nickel-plated copper, while the connection area is nickel-plated brass. The block has a maximum operating temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. These design details describe Alphacool’s approach, but independent testing has not established how the Apex 1 performs against competing CPU blocks.
White cover adds lighting and visual detail
The new finish pairs a largely enclosed aluminum cover with chrome accents and addressable RGB lighting. Alphacool describes light passing through details on the top, with an additional element intended to diffuse illumination toward the memory slots. The result is aimed at builders coordinating the visible components of a white-themed PC, including parts inside a custom loop.
The block measures 100 × 86 × 32.3 mm and is designed to cover the CPU socket and nearby mounting holes. Builders should check motherboard clearances before installation. It mounts from above the board, with the backplate secured from the rear.
Price, compatibility and coolant guidance
The white AM5 model carries item number 5100343 and a recommended price of €189.98. Alphacool lists the product as in stock, though retail availability and pricing can vary. As a CPU water block, it requires a separate pump, radiator, fans and tubing; overall cooling depends on the full loop and its installation, not the block alone.
Alphacool recommends using clear, transparent coolant. The company warns that particles and additives in opaque or pastel liquids can collect in components and potentially clog the loop, and says this could cause damage or affect warranty coverage. For prospective buyers, the main considerations are the AM5-only fit, motherboard clearance, coolant requirements and whether the white design suits the rest of the build.
Via Alphacool