NZXT Kraken 280 RGB

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Product details

The NZXT Kraken 280 RGB processor liquid cooling system combines efficient cooling with aesthetic customization to enhance your computing experience. With an airflow of 90.79 cfm and a static pressure of 3.22 mm, it keeps your processor cool even under heavy load. Its compatibility with a wide range of sockets, including LGA115x, LGA1200, LGA1700, and AM4, makes it a versatile choice for various builds. Beyond cooling, it offers individual control through CAM-driven features, an LCD display, and addressable RGB lighting that allows for a personalized system appearance. The robust construction features a copper heatsink, an aluminum radiator, and nylon-wrapped rubber hoses, ensuring reliable performance backed by a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 60,000 hours. The NZXT Kraken 280 RGB is ideal for gaming, designing, or working, and is designed to maintain your system's cooling while adding a sleek touch.

Key specifications

Socket
AM2+, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2+, LGA 1700, TR4
LED colour
Multicoloured
Connection
4x G1/4
Bottom plate material
Aluminium
CPU Water Cooling Type
AiO water cooling
Number of fans
2 Fan
Fan dimension
140 mm
Item number
24063943

General information

Manufacturer
NZXT
Category
CPU water coolers
Manufacturer no.
RL-KR280-B1
Release date
18.4.2023

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black
LED colour
Multicoloured

Cooler properties

CPU Water Cooling Type
AiO water cooling
Socket
AM2+, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2+, LGA 1700, TR4
Connection
4x G1/4
Bottom plate material
Aluminium
Cover material
Aluminium, Plastic
Number of fans
2 Fan
Fan dimension
140 mm
Max. Speed
2800 RPM
Airflow
154.25 m³/h
Static pressure
3.22 mmH20
Hose length
40 cm
Radiator thickness
30 mm

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
315 mm
Width
143 mm
Height
30 mm
Weight
1000 g

Package dimensions

Length
43 cm
Width
21 cm
Height
16 cm
Weight
2.30 kg

30-day right of return
6 years Warranty (Bring-in)
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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «CPU water coolers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.Enermax
    1.8 %
  • 9.Thermaltake
    1.8 %
  • 11.NZXT
    1.9 %
  • 12.Corsair
    2.3 %
  • 13.Deepcool
    2.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Lian-Li
    2 days
  • 5.Deepcool
    3 days
  • 5.NZXT
    3 days
  • 5.Thermaltake
    3 days
  • 8.ASUS
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «CPU water coolers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 7.be quiet!
    4.7 %
  • 7.Cooler Master
    4.7 %
  • 9.NZXT
    5 %
  • 10.ASUS
    5.1 %
  • 11.MSI
    5.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Very good95/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseMay 2023

The NZXT KRAKEN RGB in the 280 mm variant was completely convincing from the start of installation to testing of the component. Particular mention should be made here of the very simple installation, the overall performance of the cooling and also the comparatively low noise level...