NZXT Kraken X60 review

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Product Features and Specs

Features

NZXT released the Kraken X40 and X60, in today's review we'll handle the Kraken X60. The NZXT Kraken series, according to them, is the first premium all-in-one water coolers for PC enthusiasts. The Kraken X60 is a high-end 280mm water cooling solution where ease of use meets functionality. Included are two NZXT FX-140 PWM fans, with capacity to install an additional 2 more fans in a push-pull configuration for "unrivaled" cooling performance.

Water Block Material Copper
Pump Motor Speed 2900 + 150 RPM
Voltage 12V
Current 175 mA
Fan Control Interactive Digital Fan Control
LED Color Hue Controlled Color Changing Lights
Fan Model NZXT FX-140
Quantity 2
Dimension 140 x 140 x 25 mm
Bearing Liquid State Bearing
Speed 800 - 2000 RPM + 10%
Noise 21 - 37dBA
Voltage 4.5 - 12V
Air Flow 54 - 98.3 CFM
Air Pressure 0.8 - 2.2 mm-H2O
Connector 4 Pin PWM
Radiator Dimension 280 x 27.0 x 312.5mm
Material Aluminum
Tube Length 400 mm
Material Rubber
Compatibility Intel Socket 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011
Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3

AMD Socket AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1
Phenom II / Ahtlon II / Phenom / Athlon FX / Athlon X2 / Athlon / Sempron / Dual-Core Opteron / Opteron / Fusion
Warranty 2 Years

At the core of the cooler is a pump attached to an all copper base. Bridging the radiator and pump is an extra-long 16” tubing and premium sleeved cables, easily installed into even in the largest chassis. NZXT developed the Kraken series to be the best closed loop water coolers on the market.

  • World's first all-in-one 280mm cooler with capacity to mount up to four 140mm fans
  • High performance pump and copper block with interactive digital fan control
  • Integrated HUE controlled LED pump cap
  • Large tower support with extended 16" tubing and premium black sleeved cables for a clean look and improved airflow
  • SATA power connector for easy installation and effortless cable management
  • Completed sealed system backed by a 2 year warranty

A quick search shows prices of roughly 140~150 EUR for the Kraken X60 here in the Netherlands with the Kraken X40 costing roughly 100 EUR. But let's have a look at the product, in more detail.

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