Customers admire the Kraken Elite RGB's exceptional cooling performance and stunning visual appeal, frequently praising its quiet operation and ease of installation. The large, high-quality LCD screen is a standout feature, offering users a customizable display. However, some users expressed concerns about the cable management system.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
CPU cooler
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice. You can change the image on the cooler screen to a gif or a still picture. Works well keeps the temperatures low.
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Great fans. Connecting them is clean and clear. However, you need the hub from NZXT to get the rgb working correctly. Otherwise they stay rainbow spectrum. Performance is quiet and great, once the fans reach 100% it sounds like a very faint sounded lawnmower.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Lcd display
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NZXT Elite RGB
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of my favorite coolers, keep my cpu at lowers temperature during heavy gaming, nice and big screen , love it
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best liquid CPU coolers I’ve ever bought NZXT always has quality products. I would definitely would recommend buying this product if you’re going with AM5 as they operate in a lot higher temperature has quality custom software you can download to put your fans where you think they should be also a preset option options
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's fantastic, an amazing screen and does a great job.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great airflow and beautiful!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome airflow for any new build, and the color control within the NZXT app has been awesome. I love the control you have down to each individual light.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The screen is really nice on this aio.. If it goes on sale highly recommend picking one up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing Look and Sounds Great Pretty big compared to the older one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Cable placement
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Caught fire but best buy had me covered
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Unfortunately there was some faulty wiring in the one i got and it was a disaster! And I'm not the only one.
I decided to replace an old AIO in my wife's pc due to low fluid. The plugs are fairly simple: a cpu fan plug, usb 2.0 and sata power connector are all wired into a breakout cable that plugs directly into the radiator. I had everything plugged in snuggly and all my wires connected properly to known working ports, to my horror as powered on the computer it immediately began to billow white smoke. I flipped the power switch and quickly opened the case to find the breakout cable had melted and charred making a mess out of my wifes beautiful white case. My whole house smelled like burning plastic at 3 in the morning.. nice.. I'm so glad i installed it right after purchasing and it was still in the return window.
I was excited for the screen and clean look but after digging around online i found several other unfortunate victims of this poorly made aio
Pc specs for reference
1000w evga platinum psu
Strix b550 mobo with 5800x
Cooler master h500 case
All genuine known working parts.
So thankful that i could just bring it into best buy and get a refund without any hassle. I don't imagine this is super common but definitely be aware.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Visual Masterpiece / Sub-Par Cooler
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to add to my 1st build. It looks great, easy connections with plenty of cable length. What it doesnt do is cool a Ryzen 7 5800XT. Without any programs or games running my CPU temp is around 120’ F. Seems high, ill probably go back to the first AIO NZXT offered because of it. It worked much better than this more expensive ELITE RGB model.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The quality of the new NZXT Kraken Elite 2024 AIO is extremely disappointing. My first unit had constant flickering and flashing issues with the new 'Ring Light.'
After contacting NZXT customer support, they confirmed it was defective and advised me to return it—so I did.
Unfortunately, the replacement unit has similar issues. The flickering persists, and on top of that, the pump is extremely loud. At anything below 80% pump speed, the noise is unbearable, and the only way to achieve a tolerable sound level is by running it at 100%, which was never an issue with previous Kraken models.
Additionally, the braided cables look cheap and poorly designed. The kinks and uneven sections in the hoses give the impression of subpar build quality.
At this point, I’ll likely return this second unit as well. NZXT seriously needs to address these quality control issues before releasing more products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good hardware buggy software
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
if you have a 90 series AMD gpu stay away until CAM gets updates otherwise its been a dream
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kraken Elite RGB 360mm
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Kraken Elite RGB 360mm is one of the most feature-rich coolers available in 2024. Its combination of top-tier performance, advanced visuals, and ease of use make it ideal for enthusiasts building showcase rigs. However, its reliance on proprietary software and steep price may turn off more budget-conscious or minimalist users. The Pros are a Stunning 2.72" IPS LCD Display – High-resolution, customizable screen with 60 Hz refresh rate for system stats, GIFs, and more.
Excellent Cooling Performance – Keeps even high-end CPUs like the i9-14900K cool under load.
Quiet Operation – Runs with low noise, even at higher fan speeds (~30 dBA max).
High-Quality Fans – Includes three F360 RGB Core fans (500–2400 RPM, ~75 CFM).
Clean Cable Management – Single breakout cable simplifies installation and reduces clutter.
Modern Socket Support – Compatible with Intel (115x/1200/1700/1851) and AMD (AM4/AM5).
Strong Build Quality – Durable braided tubing and premium mounting hardware. The Cons to it is the high price – Typically costs $290–$315, placing it in the premium tier.
CAM Software Dependency – Requires NZXT CAM for display/RGB control; some users report bugs and memory usage issues.
Potential RGB or Pump Noise Issues – Isolated reports of flickering lights or noisy pump at lower speeds.
Large Size – Requires a spacious mid-tower or full-tower case to fit comfortably.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first aio, always air cooled until I got rid of my old ryzen 5 2600 and gtx 1080 to do a new build. Install instructions did well enough, I’ve built a few PC’s, I’m by no means an expert but installation was easy for me. Its kept my previously running hot 11900k nowhere above 65 during extreme loads and lcd screen is a very unnecessary but stupidly cool feature. Barely fit in my nzxt h6 flow but it did perfect! If you dont card about the price and want the looks it does what it should.