NZXT Kraken Elite RGB 360- RL-KR36E-B1 - 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Customizable 2.36" Wide-Angle LCD Display for GIFs, Images, Performance Metrics - 3 x F120 RGB Core Fans - Black

Review of NZXT Kraken Elite 360The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is an outstanding liquid cooling solution that truly lives up to its reputation. From its sleek design to its top-notch performance, this AIO cooler is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking both functionality and aesthetics.Design and Build Quality:The Kraken Elite 360 boasts a premium design with a modern, minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly fits into any PC build. The 2.36" LCD display is a standout feature, offering vibrant and customizable visuals that add a unique touch to your setup. The build quality is excellent, with durable materials and attention to detail that ensure long-term reliability.Performance:In terms of cooling, the Kraken Elite 360 excels. Equipped with three high-performance 120mm fans and an efficient pump, it handles even the most demanding CPUs with ease. Temperatures remain consistently low, even under heavy workloads or intense gaming sessions, making it an ideal choice for overclockers and enthusiasts.Ease of Installation:Installation is straightforward, thanks to NZXT's clear instructions and user-friendly mounting system. The included CAM software is intuitive, allowing users to customize fan speeds, lighting effects, and monitor performance effortlessly.Noise Levels:Despite its powerful cooling capabilities, the Kraken Elite 360 operates quietly. The fans and pump are optimized for low noise, providing a near-silent experience even during peak performance.Conclusion:The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is a perfect blend of style, performance, and innovation. Whether you're building a high-end gaming rig or upgrading your existing setup, this cooler is a fantastic investment. Highly recommended for anyone looking to take their PC cooling and aesthetics to the next level!

I was debating this cooler for my upgrade for a long time. Having upgraded my Cpu to a Ryzen 7 5800x I clearly needed an upgrade on my noisy 6 year old cooler master 240ml to have sufficient cooling.Now this is expensive mostly because of the 60fps bright LCD screen on the pump. I almost convinced myself out of it thinking I couldn't justify over double the price of a lot of coolers for what a lot would see as a "gimmick". But when you see it in person it gives the most beautiful aesthetic. So for people in the same boat it is absolutely worth the extra money if you want a stunning and customisable aesthetic to your build.Now this was actually relatively simple to install and they are plenty of videos on youtube if you do get stuck. But it's honestly not that hard (especially if you order the non RGB one like me). and it's also good that you can rotate the screen in the software after installation so you don't have to worry about mounting it the "correct" way or angle for the screen to be displayed right.The unit is extremely quiet! to the point at first I didn't know if it was powered correctly when I first turned it on. Even under load it isn't very loud. Cooling performance is also very good, especially since my cpu is notorious for been a hot one in the Ryzen line of cpu's with temps between 40-55 when just browsing the internet and 55-70 degrees when playing graphically intensive games on ultra settings which is really impressive.overall you are certainly getting your moneys worth with this cooler. Quiet, cool temperatures and aesthetically stunning with the large high quality 60fps LCD screen. Software to change the images/Gif's/readings is easy to use too.This review is specifically for the 280ml non RGB Elite version of this cooler.

The media could not be loaded. Absolutely stunning AIO for the cost. Very intuitive and easy to install for an experienced builder. I did not require the use of instructions however I did read them after installation just to see how easy to follow they would be. I think there are a few places that someone with no install experience would run into minor difficulties. My recommendation would be to refer to one of many installation videos available online.It's very quiet and the NZXT Cam software manages it well without the need to much input from the user. The screen requires the use of one of your motherboards USB 2.0 headers. They provide a 1 to 2 splitter cable as the lighting and screen use 2 slots. Once installed and connected and the cam software and drivers installed it worked flawlessly. Great addition to add that little bit of custom touch to your builds. The screen has many features and abilities. It's bright but beware those of you who have tinted/darkened glass, see my video for reference. Hinders it slightly.As for noise, I run the pump at 100% constantly and the fans are set with a custom curve. Just nothing. Other than the air bubbles on its first start after install, it's been completely unnoticeable.I run a Ryzen 9 5900x and under heavy load my temps don't exceed 68. Idle temps as low as 32. This will obviously vary hugely between systems and cpu types.There is pre-applied thermal paste which appears to be pretty good, however I have a preference of a certain type so switched it out after a week and was able to get improvements that I consider significant. Stock is perfectly fine though.All in all it's a good product. Does what it says it will do and reasonably priced for what you get.The fan hub is magnetic but a sticky pad is also provided. Cable managing this is tricky but if you have the time and experience it's a doddle.Overall I would score this pretty high. Nzxt never let me down. They have great support too so any issues they are easy to get through to and the customer service seems reasonable.