Alphacool has introduced the Apex Benchtable, an open, modular platform for PC assembly and hardware testing. It supports ATX through E-ATX motherboards and offers mounting positions for 360 mm, 240 mm, and 120 mm radiators, plus up to six 120 mm fans. The platform is listed at €499.98, with availability specified for November 12, 2026.
Key takeaways
The Apex is designed for builders who regularly change components or assemble custom water-cooling systems outside a conventional case.
- Supports ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, and E-ATX motherboards.
- Provides mounts for 360 mm, 240 mm, and 120 mm radiators and up to six 120 mm fans.
- Uses carbon rods and radiator mounts with CNC-milled aluminum connectors and an aluminum motherboard tray.
- Alphacool lists a €499.98 recommended retail price and a November 12, 2026 availability date.
An open platform for frequent rebuilds
The Apex Benchtable leaves the motherboard, graphics card, and cooling hardware readily accessible, which can simplify testing and component swaps. Alphacool describes the frame as modular and fully disassemblable. Its open design also means less protection from dust, accidental contact, and physical impacts than an enclosed PC case provides.
The platform measures 466.86 × 460.86 × 415.43 mm and weighs 5.396 kg. It includes an ATX power-supply mount and combines carbon rods with CNC-milled aluminum connectors. Alphacool’s specifications do not provide load limits or independent stability testing, so real-world rigidity remains to be assessed.
Radiator and motherboard compatibility
Cooling mounts are specified for one 360 mm, one 240 mm, and one 120 mm radiator, alongside a reservoir position. The table also supports up to six 120 mm fans. These listed options provide flexibility for custom loops, but the available product information does not detail radiator thickness limits, component clearances, or whether every mount can be used simultaneously in all configurations.
Motherboard support spans Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, and E-ATX, covering the main formats used in enthusiast desktop builds. Builders planning a specific loop may want to consult Alphacool’s manuals or data sheets for mounting and clearance details.
Ports, pricing, and availability
The front-facing I/O includes two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, plus separate audio and microphone jacks. The product listing does not specify the internal motherboard connections or cable requirements for these ports.
Alphacool gives the Apex Benchtable a recommended retail price of €499.98 and lists November 12, 2026, as its availability date. A shop listing also reports stock and a five-to-six-week delivery window, but does not clarify how that timing relates to the stated date. At nearly €500, the Apex is a specialist test and building platform rather than a conventional case replacement.
Via Alphacool