Friday, September 11th 2026
Thermaltake Introduces the AX1000 and AX200 Workstation Chassis
Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, launches the AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis and AX200, a scalable workstation platform engineered for AI computing, content creation, private server infrastructure, and other demanding professional workloads. Designed with a dual-system architecture and modular expansion concept, the AX1000 provides the foundation for high-performance computing, while the stackable AX200 expands cooling, storage, and power capacity as workloads grow. Both the AX1000 and AX200 are available in black and snow.
AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis
The AX1000 is engineered for dual-system operation and supports up to two XL-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboards. With up to 20 PCIe expansion slots, it supports multiple high-end GPUs up to 630 mm in length, enabling parallel processing for compute-intensive and AI-related workloads. Its high-density design accommodates up to twenty-four 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs and up to twenty-nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans, with support for up to two 420 mm AIO radiators or two 560 mm DIY radiators.
The AX1000 features a hinged tempered glass left side panel and a perforated right side panel, combining a clear view of internal hardware with enhanced airflow. Additionally, dust filters help reduce dust buildup and simplify routine maintenance.
Dual front I/O panels provide convenient access to both systems, while built-in GPU holders reinforce large graphics cards for added stability. The AX1000 is also compatible with the optional 3.9" LCD Screen Kit for real-time system monitoring and personalized display content via TT RGB PLUS 3.0.
AX200
The AX200 is a modular, stackable expansion pedestal designed to extend the capabilities of the AX1000. It supports up to sixteen additional 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs, nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans, dual 480 mm or 560 mm radiators, and two standard PS2 power supplies.
By expanding cooling, storage, and power capacity, the AX200 provides greater scalability for growing AI, workstation, and server workloads.
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Thermaltake AX1000, AX1000 Snow, AX200, AX200 Snow
AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis
The AX1000 is engineered for dual-system operation and supports up to two XL-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboards. With up to 20 PCIe expansion slots, it supports multiple high-end GPUs up to 630 mm in length, enabling parallel processing for compute-intensive and AI-related workloads. Its high-density design accommodates up to twenty-four 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs and up to twenty-nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans, with support for up to two 420 mm AIO radiators or two 560 mm DIY radiators.
Dual front I/O panels provide convenient access to both systems, while built-in GPU holders reinforce large graphics cards for added stability. The AX1000 is also compatible with the optional 3.9" LCD Screen Kit for real-time system monitoring and personalized display content via TT RGB PLUS 3.0.
The AX200 is a modular, stackable expansion pedestal designed to extend the capabilities of the AX1000. It supports up to sixteen additional 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs, nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans, dual 480 mm or 560 mm radiators, and two standard PS2 power supplies.
10 Comments on Thermaltake Introduces the AX1000 and AX200 Workstation Chassis
This will allow the HDD focused section to have 3-4 140mm fans with speeds tuned for keeping those drives cool while making as little noise as possible, and the other section can be focused on supporting a larger radiators while maximizing airflow for other components.
Imagine the left half of the case looking as it looks, now, and the right half having 3 columns of drive bays similar to this.
Furthermore, for the $999 price tag, they should include an HBA and backplane for the drives as well.
I was previously considering getting an ATX 2U server chassis for a second system, but a dual-system option like this would be much nicer. Those 10+10 expansion slots are great. My only hesitation is the price; buying that 2U option is almost 10x cheaper.
Ironically, Their AX700 released a year or so ago is slightly smaller than their original W100 and P100, height and depth-wise.
I'm tempted to buy one AX1000 or AX700 case just to see if the HDD holders and drive cages are compatible with the original's (W200) rails and cage mounts, and even if they can't, I can repurpose the case itself to hold an old SSI-EEB server mobo or two I bought from a community mega-garage sale just to mess around with and test different Linux distros on.