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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.
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.
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 + RGBFlagship LCD with RGB fans, up to a 420 mm radiator.
SCREENWide LCD
FANSRGB
FINISHBlack · White
240280360420
Kraken Elite
FLAGSHIP LCDThe largest, brightest LCD in the range with non-RGB fans.
SCREENWide LCD
FANSNon-RGB
FINISHBlack
240360
Kraken Plus 360 RGB
LCD + RGB · 360 MMA full-screen 1.8-inch display on an Asetek pump, in Black or White.
SCREEN1.8-inch LCD
FANSRGB
FINISHBlack · White
360
Kraken Plus RGB
LCD + RGBThe Plus LCD paired with RGB fans.
SCREENLCD
FANSRGB
FINISHBlack · White
240360
Kraken Plus
LCD, NO RGBThe 1.54-inch LCD paired with non-RGB fans for a cleaner, quieter build.
SCREENLCD
FANSNon-RGB
FINISHBlack
240280360
Kraken Core RGB
ESSENTIAL AIOInfinity-mirror cap and RGB fans in the sizes most builds use.
SCREENInfinity mirror
FANSRGB
FINISHBlack
240360
Kraken Core
ESSENTIAL AIO · 360 / 420 MMAn Asetek pump under a magnetic cap you can turn four ways, with static pressure fans in 360 or 420 mm.
CAPMagnetic
FANSStatic pressure
FINISHBlack
360420
Tuned around the build.
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
The best on the market — the new benchmark for AIO liquid coolers in the premium tier.
Tom's Hardware
The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 AIO Cooler excels in both form and function, delivering chart-topping thermal performance while maintaining reasonable noise levels.
CGMagazine
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
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
Subbing out frills for simple design and performance, the Kraken Core 360 RGB is a budget-friendly AIO that performs exceptionally well.
CGMagazine
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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
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 mm, nylon braided
420 / 460 mm, nylon braided
Warranty
6 years
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.