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Last year, NZXT introduced us to the Z-series of Kraken CPU coolers - the latest iteration on the Kraken with an updated pump design… with a customizable LCD display. Whether utilizing for real-time thermal monitoring or to throw a gif of the face Destiny 2 ’s Drifter makes watching you dunk on four Guardians in a Gambit match, the display is only limited by your imagination.
It is important to note that the testing benches used to collect the comparative data were different. However, the conditions of the testing were meticulous replicated as best as possible) It’s hard to argue that NZXT’s Kraken products are among the most iconic all-in-one CPU coolers on the market today. Whether it’s mirrored LEDs of the Infinity Mirror Display or just that sleek NZXT design around the Asetek pump head, there are few that come close to being so immediately recognizable. But, when you have a product like this that is so iconic, where do you go from there? Rejoice, all you architects of arctic PC builds - old and new: the Kraken now comes in matte white!Speaking of these fans, NZXT has a good thing going for it when it comes to the AER 2 RGB. Each fan has in and out ports built into them with removable wiring, allowing for daisy-chaining the RGB elements. This saves on extra cables to manage throughout the case as well as on ports in “smart hubs.” In the case of the Kraken, that is the hub for RGB connection is built into the pump’s breakout cable - which also contains three fan header connections as well. Once the heart of the Kraken was secure, the installation of the radiator and fans were fairly simple. NZXT includes hardware for both direct (PC case to radiator to fans) and indirect (PC case to fans to radiator) mounting. In our testing, we used the indirect mounting method. This allows us to show off the AER 2 RGB fans! Let’s look beyond a singular number for a moment. Thermal temperatures peaked at around the five minute mark of the test, coincidentally, for around five minutes, holding at roughly 62C over ambient temperatures. After being under load for about twelve minutes into the test, temperatures dipped to around 42C over ambient temperatures as the Kraken stabilized. In the final three minutes, it rose to 60 C over ambient near the end of our twenty minute test. After a short time, the Kraken sat comfortably at around 18C over ambient temperatures. In case you haven’t installed an all-in-one cooler before, it can seem daunting, but an option like that Kraken makes it fairly simple on either side of the CPU aisle. That isn’t a criticism; the Kraken Z-3 series is one of the most beautiful CPU coolers we have seen to date. The active thermal monitoring on the pump’s LCD is a nice feature and the AER 2 fans provide multi-zone RGB with limited cabling. You are going to pay enthusiast prices for these features, but here are a few things to consider.
If your Kraken detects while connected to an alternative USB port, this can indicate an issue with the USB cable needing to be replaced. In this situation please reach out to our Customer Supportteam. My Kraken shows up in NZXT CAM, but the color is wrong This All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler is ready for high performance CPU's with the ability to fit in most cases. Show CPU/GPU temperatures or customize with GIFs with the Kraken Z LCD display. The included Aer P radiator fans are designed for liquid-cooling perfection. Featuring a chamfered intake and fluid dynamic bearings, they deliver silent operation, long-term reliability, and powerful cooling performance. GeForce RTX* 2080**, 2080 Ti**, 2070**, Titan X, Titan, Geforce GTX 1080 Ti, 1080, 1070, 1060, 980 Ti, 980, 970, 960, 780 Ti, 780, 770, 760***, 680, 670, 660Ti, 660, 580, 570
Instead of taming the beast, the beast tames your CPU temperatures.
NZXT is a company known for their unique design, clean look, and performance. This is very true of their pre-built systems, cases, and, of course, coolers. In our recent H510 Flow build, we got the chance to test out the company’s newest iteration of their AIO cooler, the Kraken Z63 RGB. If price is no object, there are few AIO options out there that look this good, or work this well, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to keep their build cool. As discussed in our NZXT H510 Flow review, the Kraken Z63 RGB 280mm was extremely easy to install in the case, with all the needed components properly labelled and easily outlined for the installation. The setup for the system took no longer than 30 minutes, and that included unboxing and placing everything in the case. While we at the CGMagazine office are experienced with PC building, the included instructions and smart design choices should mean even inexperienced people should have little to no issue setting everything up. They just need to have a case that offers the space needed and follow the instructions.
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