The Alphacool Apex series stands for maximum cooling performance, exceptional design, and a high-quality selection of materials for state-of-the-art, custom water cooling systems. The Alphacool Apex 1 is the first CPU water cooler in the Apex series and combines all its unique features into a robust CPU cooler.

In the Intel version of the Apex 1 CPU cooler, the cooler fully covers the entire socket and the CPU, including the hotspot, ensuring exceptional cooling performance. Alphacool relies on proven cross-slot technology and introduces the 3D Jetplate 2.0, an evolution of the original 3D Jetplate. The improved design of the jetplate generates higher water pressure. Additionally, a pre-chamber located in front of the 3D Jetplate 2.0 calms the incoming water and distributes it evenly across the jetplate and the cooling fins beneath the cooler base.

The lower part of the Apex 1 CPU cooler is made from a solid block of copper. The connection area is made of brass, and both components are precisely CNC-machined from their respective material blocks. The cooler is mounted with an aluminum cover that encloses almost the entire unit. Fine Apex design elements on the top allow for uniform illumination of the aRGB lighting. Furthermore, an additional lighting element on the right side of the cooler emits diffuse light towards the RAM slots.

The cooling block of the Apex 1 is specifically designed to cover both the CPU socket and the mounting screws, giving it an elegant and seamless appearance. Despite this demanding design, installation remains straightforward: the cooler is positioned on top of the motherboard while the backplate is secured from below with screws.