(Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Final Thoughts The Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable is an impressive improvement over standard benching tables. Its standout features—including an active PCB, peripheral attachment points, and manual fan/pump header control—offer significant advantages for testers. These additions make adjustments easier and yield more consistent test results. Furthermore, the integrated RGB lighting adds a bright aesthetic flair to the device, making it more than just a benching table.
As a motherboard reviewer (see my list of best motherboards and best motherboard deals ), I have a couple of minor critiques of the benchtable. First, I would appreciate an option for M.2 connectivity directly on the benching table. While I acknowledge the difficulties with connecting PCIe and the fact that the speed isn't strictly necessary for benchmarking (and can introduce instability compared to SATA), having an M.2 mount would still be a beneficial feature for hardware reviewers and testers.
My second minor concern relates to the benchtable's legs. They are generally fine, but the setup becomes slightly unbalanced and prone to tipping when a large AIO cooler, such as our Arctic Freezer II 420 (non-RGB), is used. Some extra weight on the opposite side, or shifting the PSU mounting location in that direction, would provide additional stability in this use case. Otherwise, it’s not a concern when using a smaller AIO, and it's perfectly stable.
The Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable is an elevated take on the standard test bench, incorporating features that make it ideal for extreme overclockers using sub-ambient cooling, hardware reviewers, or anyone seeking a distinctive open-air PC setup. While its $269.99 price tag is steep, it offers significantly more value than competing benching tables (if you can use the features)—and is exponentially more useful that the motherboard's cardboard box.
From streamlined peripheral connections to integrated RGB lighting, the Der8enchtable excels for hardware testing and intense sub-ambient overclocking. However, those simply looking to showcase their PC may find more aesthetically pleasing, lower-cost alternatives if they don't require all the advanced features contributing to the price.
Joe Shields Staff Writer, Components Joe Shields is a staff writer at Tom’s Hardware. He reviews motherboards and PC components.
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