Thermaltake has introduced the AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis and AX200 expansion pedestal, a modular platform aimed at AI computing, content creation, private servers, and other professional workloads. The system combines dual-workstation support with extensive GPU, storage, cooling, and power expansion for users building high-density machines.
Key takeaways
Thermaltake’s new workstation platform is designed for demanding, upgradeable deployments rather than conventional desktop builds.
- The AX1000 supports two XL-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboards.
- Up to 20 PCIe slots and GPUs measuring up to 630 mm are supported.
- The chassis holds up to 24 drives and as many as 29 fans.
- The stackable AX200 adds storage, cooling, and dual-PSU capacity.
- Both models are available in black and snow.
Dual-system AX1000 design
The AX1000 is built around a dual-system architecture, allowing users to install up to two XL-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboards in one chassis. Up to 20 PCIe expansion slots provide room for multiple graphics cards, making the enclosure suitable for parallel AI processing, rendering, simulation, and other compute-heavy workloads.
GPU clearance extends to 630 mm, accommodating large professional and enthusiast graphics cards. Built-in GPU holders help support heavy cards and reduce strain on the motherboard’s PCIe slots.
High-density storage and cooling
Thermaltake has prioritized expansion capacity, with the AX1000 supporting up to 24 3.5-inch hard drives or 2.5-inch SSDs. That configuration gives workstation and private-server builders substantial room for local datasets, project files, backups, and virtualized services.
Cooling support includes up to 29 120 mm or 140 mm fans, along with either two 420 mm all-in-one radiators or two 560 mm custom-loop radiators. The chassis uses a hinged tempered-glass left panel for hardware visibility and a perforated right panel to improve airflow. Dust filters are included to simplify maintenance in continuously operating systems.
Practical workstation features
Separate front I/O panels provide access to both installed systems, reducing the need to reach behind the chassis or manage a shared control area. The AX1000 also supports Thermaltake’s optional 3.9-inch LCD Screen Kit, which can display real-time system information and personalized content through TT RGB PLUS 3.0.
This combination of monitoring and dual-system access is particularly relevant for users running a primary workstation alongside a dedicated rendering, storage, or compute system.
AX200 adds a scalable expansion layer
The AX200 is a stackable expansion pedestal designed to extend the AX1000 as requirements grow. It adds space for up to 16 more 3.5-inch hard drives or 2.5-inch SSDs, up to nine additional 120 mm or 140 mm fans, and two 480 mm or 560 mm radiators.
The pedestal also supports two standard PS2 power supplies. By separating additional storage, cooling, and power capacity from the main enclosure, the AX200 gives AI workstations, content-production systems, and private servers a path to expand without replacing the core chassis. Both the AX1000 and AX200 are offered in black and snow finishes.
Via Thermaltake