NZXT Kraken Elite 280 - RL-KN28E-B1-280mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Customizable 2.36" LCD Display for Images, Performance Metrics and More - High-Performance Pump - 2 x F140P Fans - Black
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Color: Black
Size: 280mm Radiator
Style: Kraken Elite
Features
- PERSONALIZATION THAT POPS: Display a favorite animated GIF or static image, monitor real-time PC performance metrics, see music that's currently playing, integrate web content and more with NZXT CAM software.
- WIDE-ANGLE LCD DISPLAY: 2.36"" diameter LCD display with a wide viewing angle, crisp 640x640 resolution, high 60 Hz refresh rate, and a vivid 690 cd/m2 backlight brings on-screen content to life.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE PUMP: The powerful Asetek pump operates at up to 2,800 RPM to ensure efficient and quiet coolant circulation.
- POWERFUL COOLING: Static Pressure Fans with fluid dynamic bearings provide an optimal balance of high static pressure and airflow for powerful cooling with minimal noise.
- SIMPLE SETUP: A single breakout cable from pump to motherboard makes for easy installation.
Description
With the Kraken Elite 280, RL-KN28E-B1, Get high-performance cooling, display a favorite animated GIF or static image, monitor real-time PC performance metrics, see music that's currently playing, stream browser content and more with NZXT CAM software.
Product Dimensions: 16.7"L x 8.1"W x 6.1"H
Brand: NZXT
Power Connector Type: 4-Pin
Voltage: 12 Volts
Wattage: 12 watts
Cooling Method: Water
Compatible Devices: Desktop
Noise Level: 32.1 Decibels
Material: Rubber
Air Flow Capacity: 99.68 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Product Dimensions: 16.7"L x 8.1"W x 6.1"H
Brand: NZXT
Power Connector Type: 4-Pin
Voltage: 12 Volts
Wattage: 12 watts
Cooling Method: Water
Compatible Devices: Desktop
Noise Level: 32.1 Decibels
Material: Rubber
Air Flow Capacity: 99.68 Cubic Feet Per Minute
UPC: 810074842211
Manufacturer: NZXT
Number of Items: 1
Item model number: RL-KN28E-B1
Item Weight: 5.25 pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 16.7 x 8.1 x 6.1 inches
Color: Black
Date First Available: May 11, 2023
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I've only had mine up for a short time now, installed on a B650 Gigabyte Aorus Elite AX motherboard with a 7800x3D in an NZXT H6 Flow case, but it's been perfect for what I wanted. The AIO itself is probably overkill for a 7800x3D, so if you're strictly looking to cool your fancy shmancy new processor you don't have to spend this much to do it. Go for a Thermalright Phantom Spirit or something inexpensive; this is only really necessary if you want the aesthetic that it provides. Since I live in an old house with no AC, an AIO can be a nice help in the hot summer months and the ease of airflow in and out of the case makes keeping the entire system relatively cool a lot easier, but still... it's a premium price for the look you want more than the functionality. This AIO does include brackets for AM4, AM5, and for Intel LGA1700 installs, and it's deceptively easy to install; the instructions aren't particularly clear, and I've normally just stuck with air cooling in the past so this was a new one for me. Since I installed it on AM5, it was just a matter of removing the plastic CPU brackets on the motherboard and then screwing in the dual-post screws (long side toward motherboard, instructions are unclear on this) with the AIO's included plastic brackets for each facing in the indicated way for AM5. The metal bracket on the CPU cooler twists off easily, and you can then just replace it with the version you need if the pre-installed bracket wasn't what you wanted. Thermal paste is pre-applied to the cooler, and the pipes from the cooler to the radiator are flexible enough to be adjusted to however you need them to be. And that's pretty much it, just screw it on with the provided thumb screws and you're done. Watching an install video can help if you're a first timer or uncomfortable with the process, but it's much easier than it appears at first glance and was much more simple than dealing with some of the annoying backplate support designs that some air coolers have. The NZXT CAM software has been easy to use and has plenty of useful information on it, you can rotate and customize the display of the CPU cooler to show what you want (I use GPU/CPU temp information on mine, looks nice and functionally useful). No complaints about the software at all, sometimes that sort of thing can be futzy to deal with but this was very simple to set up and understand how to use. Overall, it's outstanding. The install was easy, the fans aren't silent but aren't any louder than my case fans, it keeps everything very cool even on a warm day.... couldn't ask for much more. If something like this looks cool to you for the build you're doing and you can afford the price difference over air cooling, I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with this one.
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The media could not be loaded. I have used my computer 10 to 15 hours a day for the last 365 days straight. I am YouTube streamer and Fortnite creator “SAMZIRRA” which means I’m either gaming or building game maps. I bought this cooler for my first ever custom PC Build and I have ran my computer literally thousands of hours in the last 12 months. This cooler sits atop my AMD Ryzen 7950x and for those of you who know these things run extremely hot if I didn’t have this cooler, my computer would’ve burst into flames long ago. I don’t even think that’s an exaggeration. It literally would burst into flames. now, while the cooler is amazing the software that comes with it or that software that you can download rather “CAM”, I would suggest not doing it. It is way too resource, heavy and telemetry connected, and it is not necessary in order to use it now I’m one of those people who don’t have RGB in their computer case it’s just not my thing I like the aesthetic of everything being black so I don’t really use the LCD screen, now you might want to, and if you do, the software works great for this. It’s just not for me other than that the fans work awesome and it keeps my CPU nice and chilly. Generally speaking, my CPU runs a little bit under 40°C on the regular whenever it’s loading shaders for new games. It goes to about 55 but that’s also because I’ve optimized my bios but again this cooler does a great job I’ve never had a problem with it.
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