CPU Coolers

Cooling, personified.

The Kraken series delivers premium AIO liquid cooling with a pump cap built to be seen — from the magnetic cap of Kraken Core to the full-color LCD of Kraken Elite. Powerful enough to handle the latest CPUs. Personal enough to make every build unmistakably yours.

3: Families
240 – 420 mm: Radiator Sizes
5 - 6 YR: Warranty

Featured · Kraken Plus 360 RGB

NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB AIO liquid cooler in white, with the RGB fan lit and the pump display on

THE LINEUP

Scroll the Kraken series.

Core, Plus and Elite — with and without RGB. Pick the radiator size and finish without leaving the page.

Kraken Elite RGB

FLAGSHIP LCD + RGB

Flagship LCD with RGB fans, up to a 420 mm radiator.

The largest, brightest LCD in the range with non-RGB fans.

A full-screen 1.8-inch display on an Asetek pump, in Black or White.

The Plus LCD paired with RGB fans.

The 1.54-inch LCD paired with non-RGB fans for a cleaner, quieter build.

Infinity-mirror cap and RGB fans in the sizes most builds use.

SCREENInfinity mirror

ESSENTIAL AIO · 360 / 420 MM

An Asetek pump under a magnetic cap you can turn four ways, with static pressure fans in 360 or 420 mm.

Why Kraken

Tuned around the build.

Performance

Precision engineered closed loop cooling system, long lasting F-Series fans. Factory-set curves hold a 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 under real-world gaming and render loads.

Usability

Tool-free brackets for AM5, LGA1851, and LGA1700 in the box. Kraken Core connects straight to the motherboard with zero software (PWM, plus 5V ARGB on Core RGB). Elite and Plus pair with CAM to run the display.

Expression

From RGB to 2.72″ display you program like a canvas — GIFs, temperatures, and custom web integrations.

Quality

Nylon-sleeved tubing, low-evaporation coolant, reinforced fittings, and up to 6-year warranty.

Reviews · Press

Kraken, under load.

From press and tech media

Genuinely stunning. Exceptional clarity and striking visuals across every element — customisable LCD screen, RGB fans, tubing, radiator.

Geekawhat

Press · Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 2026

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The best on the market — the new benchmark for AIO liquid coolers in the premium tier.

Tom's Hardware

Press · Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 2026

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The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 AIO Cooler excels in both form and function, delivering chart-topping thermal performance while maintaining reasonable noise levels.

CGMagazine

9 / 10 · Kraken Elite 360 RGB

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It looks fantastic, performs competitively against other 360 mm AIOs in its class, and the display genuinely adds something rather than feeling gimmicky.

Modders Inc

8 / 10 · Kraken Elite 360 RGB

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Whether you prefer to silently dissipate necessary heat or keep your CPU running cool with some extra noise, NZXT's Kraken Plus 360 RGB delivers.

Tom's Hardware

4.0 / 5 · Kraken Plus 360 RGB (2025)

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Subbing out frills for simple design and performance, the Kraken Core 360 RGB is a budget-friendly AIO that performs exceptionally well.

CGMagazine

8 / 10 · Kraken Core 360 RGB

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Kraken Plus 360 RGB

360 mm AIO CPU Cooler with Full-Screen 1.8-inch LCD and RGB Fan

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Kraken Core 360

360 mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with Static Pressure Fan

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Kraken Core 420

420 mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with Static Pressure Fan

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Kraken Elite 420 RGB

420mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD & RGB

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Kraken Elite 360 RGB

360mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD & RGB

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Kraken Elite 280 RGB

280mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD & RGB

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Kraken Elite 240 RGB

240mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD & RGB

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Kraken Elite 360

360mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD

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Kraken Elite 240

240mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 2.72" IPS LCD

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NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB white, hero angle of the radiator, pump and braided tubing with RGB lighting on

Kraken Plus 360 RGB (2025)

360mm RGB AIO Liquid Cooler with 1.54" LCD

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Kraken Plus 240 RGB

240mm RGB AIO Liquid Cooler with 1.54" LCD

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Kraken Plus 360

360mm AIO Liquid Cooler with 1.54" LCD

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The Lineup

Compare CPU Coolers

Kraken Elite

240/360/240 RGB/280 RGB/360 RGB/420 RGB

Kraken Plus

240/280/360/240 RGB/360 RGB

Kraken Core RGB

240 RGB/360 RGB

Kraken Core

360/420

Radiator sizes

240 mm / 280 mm / 360 mm / 420 mm

240 mm / 280 mm / 360 mm

240 mm / 360 mm

360 mm / 420 mm

Pump cap

2.72" IPS LCD, 640 × 640 px

1.8" LCD, 360 × 360 px

RGB infinity ring, 19 LEDs

Magnetic faceplate, 4-way orientation

Refresh rate

60 Hz

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Brightness

690 cd/m²

350 cd/m²

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Pump speed

1,200 – 2,800 ± 300 RPM

1,200 – 3,200 ± 300 RPM

3,100 ± 310 RPM

1,200 – 3,000 ± 300 RPM

Tubing

420 mm, PET braided

420 mm, nylon braided

420 / 460 mm, nylon braided

Warranty

6 years

5 years

6 years

Every Kraken fits Intel LGA 1851 / 1700 and AMD AM5 / AM4; every model except Kraken Core 360 / 420 also fits LGA 1200 / 115X. Kraken Plus display and pump specs are for the 2026 Kraken Plus 360 RGB.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an AIO liquid CPU cooler work?

An all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler moves heat away from the CPU with liquid instead of a large metal heatsink. A copper cold plate on the CPU passes heat into the coolant, a pump pushes it through sealed tubes to a radiator, and fans blow the heat out of the case. It comes pre-filled and sealed, so there's nothing to fill or maintain.

What size AIO cooler should I get: 240, 280, 360 or 420 mm?

Pick the biggest radiator your case fits and your CPU needs. A larger radiator has more surface area, so it moves more heat and can run its fans slower for the same load. 240 and 280 mm suit compact cases and mainstream CPUs; 360 and 420 mm suit high-core-count chips. Kraken coolers come in 240, 280, 360 and 420 mm sizes.

What's the difference between Kraken Elite, Kraken Plus and Kraken Core?

All three use a copper cold plate and fit current Intel and AMD sockets. Kraken Elite has a 2.72-inch, 640 x 640 IPS screen on the pump. The new Kraken Plus 360 RGB has a 1.8-inch, 360 x 360 display on an Asetek Gen 9 pump; other Kraken Plus models have a 1.54-inch, 240 x 240 screen. Kraken Elite and the other Kraken Plus models use the NZXT Turbine pump. Kraken Core RGB skips the screen and lights the pump cap with addressable RGB. The new Kraken Core 360 and 420 pair an Asetek Gen 9V pump with a magnetic cap and no lighting.

Will an NZXT Kraken fit my CPU socket?

Kraken Elite, Kraken Plus and Kraken Core RGB coolers support Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115X, plus AMD AM5 and AM4; the new Kraken Plus 360 RGB also supports LGA 1954. The new Kraken Core 360 and 420 support Intel LGA 1954, 1851 and 1700, plus AMD AM5 and AM4. That covers Intel Core and AMD Ryzen desktop processors from recent generations.

Do I need software to use a Kraken cooler?

Every Kraken cools your CPU as soon as it's installed. Kraken Elite and Kraken Plus are NZXT CAM compatible: install the free app to customize the LCD. On Kraken Elite and the other Kraken Plus models, CAM also sets pump and fan speeds and syncs RGB; the new Kraken Plus 360 RGB takes its pump and fan speeds from your motherboard. Kraken Core RGB isn't CAM compatible; its lighting runs from your motherboard's 5V ARGB header. The new Kraken Core 360 and 420 need no software: they have no lighting, and the pump and fan run from your motherboard.