NZXT Announces Their Newest Line of Krakens AIO Liquid Coolers: Kraken Elite and Kraken and New RGB H Series Cases

As a prominent figure in the PC gaming hardware and services industry, NZXT is excited to unveil the latest iterations of its popular all-in-one liquid CPU coolers: the Kraken and Kraken Elite. These innovative coolers maintain NZXT's signature aesthetic and deliver superior cooling performance, all while integrating essential data visualization through NZXT CAM—a complimentary software suite designed to help users monitor, control, and personalize their NZXT devices.

The Kraken series, now available in 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm sizes, boasts an array of improvements over its predecessors, the Kraken X-3 and Kraken Z-3. Among these upgrades, the Kraken Elite features a 2.36" LCD screen with an enhanced resolution, frame rate, viewing angle, and color accuracy. This vivid display allows for the presentation of data sourced from NZXT CAM, as well as static or animated imagery, with remarkable clarity. Meanwhile, the standard Kraken model is equipped with a 1.54" LCD screen that can showcase system temperatures and static images from NZXT CAM.

In terms of performance, both the Kraken and Kraken Elite are engineered with a silent yet powerful 7th-generation Asetek pump. Users can select from either the High Static Pressure F Series fans or the newly launched F Series Core RGB fans to effectively cool the latest Intel and AMD CPUs. To further streamline the user experience, NZXT has simplified the installation process with a single breakout cable and reinforced tubing for increased durability.

NZXT is also broadening its product offerings with the introduction of RGB versions for the H5 Flow and H7 Flow, as well as an updated model of the H7 Elite. This revamped H7 Elite comes pre-installed with the new F Series Core RGB fans and includes an RGB controller for a seamless out-of-box RGB experience, all managed through NZXT CAM.

In conjunction with these product releases, NZXT has updated the CAM software with new features tailored specifically for the Kraken Elite and Kraken Z-3 series. These enhancements include a dual infographic and carousel mode for displaying system data, and GIPHY integration, which allows users to browse and apply a vast collection of GIFs to their Kraken's screen. Furthermore, the browser stream mode enables users to showcase data from websites like Google Photos, Spotify, or any site of their choice, adding even greater customization and functionality to their builds.

Key Facts about the Kraken Series 

Stay Cool

• The 7th gen Asetek pump ensures your Kraken cools and stays quiet 
• F Series Fans provide High Static Pressure to optimize air push through your radiator. This allows for superior heat dissipation. 
• Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) ensures smooth, quiet operation with a long lifespan.
• Enjoy precision PWM control, which means fans cool quickly when needed, but stay quiet at lower loads for maximum efficiency
• RGB Varitents include the F Series RGB Core fans that give a vibrant feel to your gaming setup with the 8 individually addressable RGB LEDs on each fan.

Simple Installation

• Setup is made simple with a single breakout cable that removes the guesswork from the installation process.
• The liquid tubes are protected with reinforced nylon-braided sleeves for durability and worry-free handling. 
• Includes mounting accessories for the latest Intel and AMD motherboards

NZXT CAM Ready 

• Personalize screen content with user-friendly NZXT CAM software. 
• Control fan and pump speed by running your fans at 0 RPM mode at low temperatures for a quiet operation.
• Set your Kraken’s RGB and other NZXT lighting effects to cater to your setup’s style.

Performance in Real Time

• Display custom images and system specs in real-time on the 1.54" diameter LCD screen.

• Transmissive TFT, 262K color display with 240p x 240p resolution, brightness of 300 cd/m², and a viewing angle of 80°. 

Kraken Elite Exclusive Features

Eye-Catching Quality

• Showcase your favorite images, animated GIFs, and CAM information with outstanding visual quality.
• The Kraken Elite’s 2.36" wide-angle TFT-LCD screen comes with a 640 x 640 resolution, brightness of 690 cd/m², and a refresh rate of 60 frames per second, which offers a clear and sharp picture with enhanced color accuracy and is visible from more viewing angles.

Personalize screen content with new NZXT CAM Features: 

• GIPHY integration is now within NZXT CAM, allowing you to pick your favorite GIF within NZXT CAM easily.
• A new Browser Stream to display things from Google photo albums, Spotify “Now playing,” and your favorite websites.
• The ability to relay CAM system info with animations and infographics.
• Screen Rotation in 30° increments to support several pump orientations. (before 90° increment)

Kraken MSRP:

Non-RGB		RGB
Kraken 240:	$139.99	Kraken 240 RGB:	$179.99
Kraken 280:	$159.99	Kraken 280 RGB:	$199.99
Kraken 360:	$179.99	Kraken 360 RGB:	$219.99

Kraken Elite MSRP: 

Non-RGB		RGB
Kraken Elite 240:	$239.99	Kraken 240 RGB:	$259.99
Kraken Elite 280:	$249.99	Kraken 280 RGB:	$269.99
Kraken Elite 360:	$279.99	Kraken 360 RGB:	$299.99

H Series RGB Cases MSRP: 

H5 Flow RGB: $119.99

H7 Flow RGB: $159.99

H7 Elite (2023): $199.99

Availability: Now 

Please visit NZXT.com for additional information.

 

About NZXT

Founded in 2004, NZXT is a leader of gaming products and services. Their award-winning products include computer cases, PC cooling solutions, RGB lighting kits, power supplies, and their free PC monitoring software, CAM. NZXT was created out of a passion for PC gaming and is dedicated to improving products and services to achieve extraordinary gaming experiences.

About Asetek

Asetek, the creator of the all-in-one liquid cooler is the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for high-performance gaming and enthusiast PCs, and environmentally aware data centers. Founded in 2000, Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan and the United States. Asetek is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ASETEK.OL). www.asetek.com

Kraken 

Kraken general specifications
Water Block	Dimensions	Diameter: 74.7mm H: 55.97mm
	Material	Block: Copper Housing: Plastic
Pump	Motor Speed	800 – 2,800 ± 300 RPM
	Power	12VDC, 0.3A
Tube	Length	400mm
	Material	Ultra-low Evaporation Rubber with Nylon Braided Sleeve
CAP	Material	Plastic
	Display Orientation	Software adjustable Default, +90, +180, and -90 Degrees
	Display Panel Active Area	1.54" (39.1mm) diagonal
	Display Color	24-bit true color LCD
	Display Resolution	240 x 240 px
	Display Brightness	300 cd/m²
	Display Panel Type	Transmissive TFT, 262K color
Compatible Socket & CPU	Intel	Intel Socket LGA 1700, 1200/115X
		Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron
	AMD	AMD Socket AM5, AM4, sTRX4*, TR4* (*Threadripper bracket not included)
		AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3 / Threadripper
Others	Limited Warranty	6 Years

Kraken Non-RGB Models
		Kraken Elite 240	Kraken Elite 280	Kraken Elite 360
Fan	Model	F120P Static Pressure Fan	F140P Static Pressure Fan	F120P Static Pressure Fan
	Quantity	2	2	3
	Dimension	120 x 120 x 26mm	140 x 140 x 26mm	120 x 120 x 26mm
	Speed	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM	500-1,500 ± 150 RPM	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM
	Air Flow	21.67 - 78.02 CFM	33.22 - 99.68 CFM	21.67 - 78.02 CFM
	Air Pressure	0.75 - 2.7mm-H2O	0.91 - 2.75mm-H2O	0.75 - 2.7mm-H2O
	Noise	17.9 - 30.6dBA	19.4 - 32.1dBA	17.9 - 30.6dBA
	Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing
	Power Consumption	12V DC, 0.23A, 2.76W	12V DC, 0.28A, 3.36W	12V DC, 0.23A, 2.76W
	Connector	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM
	Life	60,000 hours / 6 Years	60,000 hours / 6 Years	60,000 hours / 6 Years
Radiator	Dimensions	123 x 275 x 30mm	143 x 315 x 30mm	121 x 394 x 27mm
	Material	Aluminum

Kraken RGB Models
		Kraken Elite 240 RGB	Kraken Elite 280 RGB	Kraken Elite 360 RGB
Fan	Model	F120RGB Core Fans	F140RGB Core Fans	F120RGB Core Fans
	Quantity	2	2	3
	Dimensions	120 x 120 x 26mm	140 x 140 x 26mm	120 x 120 x 26mm
	Speed	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM	500-1,500 ± 150 RPM	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM
	Air Flow	78.86 CFM	90.79 CFM	78.86 CFM
	Air Pressure	2.57 mm H2O	3.22 mm H2O	2.57 mm H2O
	Noise	33.88 dBA	34.48 dBA	33.88 dBA
	Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing
	Power Consumption	12 V DC, 0.2 A, 2.4 W	12 V DC, 0.24 A, 2.88 W	12 V DC, 0.2 A, 2.4 W
	Connector	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM
	Life	60,000 hours / 6 Years
Radiator	Dimensions	123 x 275 x 30mm	143 x 315 x 30mm	121 x 394 x 27mm
	Material	Aluminum
RGB Controller	Dimensions	63.2 x 53.2 x 12.8mm
	Weight	52.8g
	Mounting	Magnet and 3M Dual Lock
	Connection Cables	1x USB 2.0 internal connector 1x SATA power cable
	Input Connector	12V DC / 2.6A
	RGB Lighting Channels	3
	Output Channel Voltage	5V DC
	NZXT RGB Channel Output	Up to 40 LEDs per channel Up to 120 LEDs combined total for the total 3 channels

Kraken Elite

Kraken Elite General specifications
Water Block	Dimensions	Diameter: 81.9mm H: 59.5mm
	Material	Block: Copper Housing: Plastic
Pump	Motor Speed	800 – 2,800 ± 300 RPM
	Power	12VDC, 0.3A
Tube	Length	400mm
	Material	Ultra-low Evaporation Rubber with Nylon Braided Sleeve
CAP	Material	Aluminum and plastic
	Display Orientation	Software adjustable Default, +90, +180, and -90 Degrees
	Display Panel Active Area	2.36” (60mm) diameter
	Display Color	24-bit true color LCD
	Display Resolution	640 x 640 px
	Display Brightness	690 cd/m²
	Display Panel Type	TFT-LCD (Wide Viewing Angle)
Compatible Socket & CPU	Intel	Intel Socket LGA 1700, 1200/115X
		Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron
	AMD	AMD Socket AM5, AM4, sTRX4*, TR4* (*Threadripper bracket not included)
		AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3 / Threadripper
Others	Limited Warranty	6 Years

Kraken Elite Non-RGB Models
		Kraken Elite 240	Kraken Elite 280	Kraken Elite 360
Fan	Model	F120P Static Pressure Fan	F140P Static Pressure Fan	F120P Static Pressure Fan
	Quantity	2	2	3
	Dimension	120 x 120 x 26mm	140 x 140 x 26mm	120 x 120 x 26mm
	Speed	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM	500-1,500 ± 150 RPM	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM
	Air Flow	21.67 - 78.02 CFM	33.22 - 99.68 CFM	21.67 - 78.02 CFM
	Air Pressure	0.75 - 2.7mm-H2O	0.91 - 2.75mm-H2O	0.75 - 2.7mm-H2O
	Noise	17.9 - 30.6dBA	19.4 - 32.1dBA	17.9 - 30.6dBA
	Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing
	Power Consumption	12V DC, 0.23A, 2.76W	12V DC, 0.28A, 3.36W	12V DC, 0.23A, 2.76W
	Connector	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM
	Life	60,000 hours / 6 Years	60,000 hours / 6 Years	60,000 hours / 6 Years
Radiator	Dimensions	123 x 275 x 30mm	143 x 315 x 30mm	121 x 394 x 27mm
	Material	Aluminum

Kraken Elite RGB Models
		Kraken Elite 240 RGB	Kraken Elite 280 RGB	Kraken Elite 360 RGB
Fan	Model	F120RGB Core Fans	F140RGB Core Fans	F120RGB Core Fans
	Quantity	2	2	3
	Dimensions	120 x 120 x 26mm	140 x 140 x 26mm	120 x 120 x 26mm
	Speed	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM	500-1,500 ± 150 RPM	500-1,800 ± 180 RPM
	Air Flow	78.86 CFM	90.79 CFM	78.86 CFM
	Air Pressure	2.57 mm H2O	3.22 mm H2O	2.57 mm H2O
	Noise	33.88 dBA	34.48 dBA	33.88 dBA
	Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing
	Power Consumption	12 V DC, 0.2 A, 2.4 W	12 V DC, 0.24 A, 2.88 W	12 V DC, 0.2 A, 2.4 W
	Connector	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM	4-pin PWM
	Life	60,000 hours / 6 Years
Radiator	Dimensions	123 x 275 x 30mm	143 x 315 x 30mm	121 x 394 x 27mm
	Material	Aluminum
RGB Controller	Dimensions	63.2 x 53.2 x 12.8mm
	Weight	52.8g
	Mounting	Magnet and 3M Dual Lock
	Connection Cables	1x USB 2.0 internal connector 1x SATA power cable
	Input Connector	12V DC / 2.6A
	RGB Lighting Channels	3
	Output Channel Voltage	5V DC
	NZXT RGB Channel Output	Up to 40 LEDs per channel Up to 120 LEDs combined total for the total 3 channels