
Customers admire the Kraken 280mm CPU cooler's exceptional cooling performance and quiet operation, frequently praising its ease of installation and the user-friendly software. The customizable LCD display is another popular feature, with many users highlighting its aesthetic appeal and functionality. However, some customers noted that the cooler's size may present compatibility challenges for smaller computer cases.
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The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.

Kraken Plus delivers powerful cooling with the custom NZXT Turbine pump and high-performance fans. A vibrant 1.54" square LCD lets you personalize your build with real-time system stats, custom images, or animated GIFs. Installation is fast and clean with pre-applied thermal paste and a single breakout cable from the pump cap.

The CORSAIR NAUTILUS RS ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler showcases CORSAIR's excellence in engineering and design, offering efficient, low-noise cooling with straightforward connectivity – no controller required, just plug directly into your motherboard. Its slightly convex cold plate with pre-applied thermal paste ensures superior thermal transfer, while RS120 ARGB fans maintain low temperatures for maximum CPU performance. Eight RGB LEDs on the pump head and each fan light up your system with easy motherboard control. Simplify your build with easy, daisy-chained connections and precise cooling control via a 4-pin PWM fan header. For more advanced control, an optional iCUE controller (sold separately) can be used. Supporting a wide range of Intel and AMD CPU sockets, including LGA 1851, the NAUTILUS RS offers broad system compatibility.

The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.
| Pros for NZXT - Kraken 280mm Radiator CPU Liquid Cooler (2 x 140mm F Fans) with 1.54" LCD Display - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise Level, Cooling, LCD Display, Ease of use, Installation | Cooling Performance | Cooling Performance, Noise Level, Installation Ease, Build Quality, Appearance | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for NZXT - Kraken 280mm Radiator CPU Liquid Cooler (2 x 140mm F Fans) with 1.54" LCD Display - Black | |||
| Size | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |