| Product Dimensions | 4.72"L x 1.06"W x 15.75"H |
| Brand | NZXT |
| Power Connector Type | 8-Pin |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 28.44 watts |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Noise Level | 33.88 Decibels |
| Material | Metal Plastic |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2800 RPM |
The Kraken Elite AIO RL-KR36E-W2 offers powerful, low-noise CPU cooling with the custom-designed NZXT Turbine pump, and extensive personalization options for the stunning 2.72-inch IPS display.
Lasted less than 7 months before failing. Outside warranty period
BEST COOLER EVER, In all seriousness i was skeptical about buying this thing for $200, but the screen is insanely clear and huge. I can put anything on it with ease of the software along with being able to customize the colors on the fans and ring to any wave of color I like. Super high quality liquid cooler and seriously cooler temperatures on my CPU compared to the older cooler master or Corsair liquid coolers that I had bought previously by a milestone. Really gives my PC a 2025 updated look and great aesthetic. Would 1000% recommend and should have bought this thing sooner, great job NZXT.
It's not silent, but it's an excellent cooler
the new, large screen makes this AIO a step above all others. offers stunning visuals for whatever you may want to display. and temps are also extremely solid, keeping my Ryzen 9 7900x3d in the 60s under any load i through at it
Your going to love thisPros: Easy Installation – Comes with pre-applied thermal paste and brackets for both Intel and AMD, making setup hassle-free. Quiet Operation – Runs silently even under load, ensuring minimal noise disruption. RGB Customization – Features vibrant RGB lighting, allowing for personalization to match your setup. Efficient Cooling – Delivers excellent thermal performance, keeping CPU temperatures in check.Cons:❌ Premium Price – Slightly expensive compared to other AIO coolers.The NZXT Kraken Elite RGB is a fantastic choice for those looking for an easy-to-install, silent, and visually appealing AIO cooler. While it may come at a premium, the build quality, cooling efficiency, and stunning RGB effects make it a solid investment for PC enthusiasts.
Produto premium, desempenho surpreendente NZXT como sempre impecávelMais uma vez, a NZXT entrega excelência. O water cooler chegou lacrado, sem qualquer avaria, e a entrega foi super rápida — antes mesmo do prazo previsto. A instalação foi tranquila e o resultado impressiona: meu CPU teve uma queda de temperatura de 15 °C! A performance fala por si.O design é outro destaque — a bomba com LCD dá um toque moderno e sofisticado, enquanto a construção premium e minimalista se integra perfeitamente ao setup. É aquele tipo de upgrade que une estética e funcionalidade com perfeição.
Well this will be the last NZXT product I'll ever purchase. After using their older models and having to send them back via RMA several times. These coolers do not last long, I do not know what I was thinking to purchase this one. I have done countless research over the years on what I may be doing wrong to cause issues with these aio's. After owning six different aio's and watching countless videos for these particular models for installation, reading the manual thoroughly just to result in my aio's on multiple machines to end up failing within a year. This one was significantly quicker than my previous aio's.I bought this in late June of this year and it ended up dying 4 months later. At first I thought maybe my bios update the week prior caused some kind of issue with the timings on my cpu and voltage were causing it to overheat rapidly . Because who would think a brand new aio would crap out so quickly? Keeping an account of temperature values when using this aio from when I first installed it. The temperatures were not bad, they read around 34-35c in the bios. Buying a cheap $30 fan cooler after this sudden failure to rule out the aio as the culprit proved to me despite this being a $300+ aio cooler, the cheap 30 dollar fan cooler outperformed it. Installing the cheap cpu cooler lead to the bios reading 29-31c on average. Now not a huge difference. But for a high end am5 platform, you would think liquid would be more effective at keeping things cool. NOPE! My test from when I first had the AIO through 3dmark's CPU thread test had a much lower score than my 30 dollar air cooler with the same stock settings for the bios. WHAT???? The CPU was throttling less and getting better scores. Sometimes expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. I'll save up for a better fan cooler, but this 30 dollar air cooler is doing much better than this hole in the wallet.
Good cooling performance and top of the line LCD screen!
The NZXT Kraken Elite 420 RGB is an absolute powerhouse in liquid cooling. Its performance is phenomenal, keeping even heavily overclocked CPUs at impressively low temperatures while remaining whisper-quiet under load. The sleek, modern design combined with customizable RGB lighting makes it a stunning centerpiece in any build. Installation is straightforward, and the build quality feels premium and durable. Whether for high-end gaming, content creation, or extreme overclocking, this cooler delivers top-tier performance and aesthetics. It truly sets the standard for what a high-end AIO cooler should be.
Performance is above and beyond what I expected! First time ever writing a review! I used air coolers for the longest time and don't know why now. Super quite compared to anything I've ever used even under heavy load. My CPU is probably thanking me. I know it is a little pricey but with the Performance, being quite, and the NZXT Cam software being super user friendly. It was worth every penny!!! My all white build is complete and this AIO makes my PC look ELITE
I love this AIO from the design to the performance NZXT knocked it out of the park. The LED display is very big, customizable and bright. I love being able to look over at my pc and see my temps without having to open up any software its a very nice feature. The RGB ring around the display is cool I just wish it was better diffused as you can see the individual LEDs and at this price point I expect better.The built quality is fantastic! Everything is super solid and made with high quality materials. The Performance is amazing. It keeps my Ryzen 7 7800x3D super cool under full load. The pump motor is slightly loud at full load but its acceptable nothing that is unbearable but you can hear it.When you talk about value for money here its hard because while this is an incredible product it is very expensive for what you get. You can get something similar in performance to this for much cheaper. What you are paying for here is the NZXT brand, design, and build quality. When it comes to that I think its worth it if you got the extra cash to spend you wont be disappointed!
Was super easy to install for my first aio cooler. The screen is big and looks very clear. The customization is nice but the software feels a little dated. So far temps are in the expected range with the aio cooler. I recommend
Worked well. Love nzxt. Bought there keyboard very happy with that too
Lasted less than 7 months before failing. Outside warranty period
BEST COOLER EVER, In all seriousness i was skeptical about buying this thing for $200, but the screen is insanely clear and huge. I can put anything on it with ease of the software along with being able to customize the colors on the fans and ring to any wave of color I like. Super high quality liquid cooler and seriously cooler temperatures on my CPU compared to the older cooler master or Corsair liquid coolers that I had bought previously by a milestone. Really gives my PC a 2025 updated look and great aesthetic. Would 1000% recommend and should have bought this thing sooner, great job NZXT.
It's not silent, but it's an excellent cooler
the new, large screen makes this AIO a step above all others. offers stunning visuals for whatever you may want to display. and temps are also extremely solid, keeping my Ryzen 9 7900x3d in the 60s under any load i through at it
Your going to love thisPros: Easy Installation – Comes with pre-applied thermal paste and brackets for both Intel and AMD, making setup hassle-free. Quiet Operation – Runs silently even under load, ensuring minimal noise disruption. RGB Customization – Features vibrant RGB lighting, allowing for personalization to match your setup. Efficient Cooling – Delivers excellent thermal performance, keeping CPU temperatures in check.Cons:❌ Premium Price – Slightly expensive compared to other AIO coolers.The NZXT Kraken Elite RGB is a fantastic choice for those looking for an easy-to-install, silent, and visually appealing AIO cooler. While it may come at a premium, the build quality, cooling efficiency, and stunning RGB effects make it a solid investment for PC enthusiasts.
Produto premium, desempenho surpreendente NZXT como sempre impecávelMais uma vez, a NZXT entrega excelência. O water cooler chegou lacrado, sem qualquer avaria, e a entrega foi super rápida — antes mesmo do prazo previsto. A instalação foi tranquila e o resultado impressiona: meu CPU teve uma queda de temperatura de 15 °C! A performance fala por si.O design é outro destaque — a bomba com LCD dá um toque moderno e sofisticado, enquanto a construção premium e minimalista se integra perfeitamente ao setup. É aquele tipo de upgrade que une estética e funcionalidade com perfeição.
Well this will be the last NZXT product I'll ever purchase. After using their older models and having to send them back via RMA several times. These coolers do not last long, I do not know what I was thinking to purchase this one. I have done countless research over the years on what I may be doing wrong to cause issues with these aio's. After owning six different aio's and watching countless videos for these particular models for installation, reading the manual thoroughly just to result in my aio's on multiple machines to end up failing within a year. This one was significantly quicker than my previous aio's.I bought this in late June of this year and it ended up dying 4 months later. At first I thought maybe my bios update the week prior caused some kind of issue with the timings on my cpu and voltage were causing it to overheat rapidly . Because who would think a brand new aio would crap out so quickly? Keeping an account of temperature values when using this aio from when I first installed it. The temperatures were not bad, they read around 34-35c in the bios. Buying a cheap $30 fan cooler after this sudden failure to rule out the aio as the culprit proved to me despite this being a $300+ aio cooler, the cheap 30 dollar fan cooler outperformed it. Installing the cheap cpu cooler lead to the bios reading 29-31c on average. Now not a huge difference. But for a high end am5 platform, you would think liquid would be more effective at keeping things cool. NOPE! My test from when I first had the AIO through 3dmark's CPU thread test had a much lower score than my 30 dollar air cooler with the same stock settings for the bios. WHAT???? The CPU was throttling less and getting better scores. Sometimes expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. I'll save up for a better fan cooler, but this 30 dollar air cooler is doing much better than this hole in the wallet.
Good cooling performance and top of the line LCD screen!
The NZXT Kraken Elite 420 RGB is an absolute powerhouse in liquid cooling. Its performance is phenomenal, keeping even heavily overclocked CPUs at impressively low temperatures while remaining whisper-quiet under load. The sleek, modern design combined with customizable RGB lighting makes it a stunning centerpiece in any build. Installation is straightforward, and the build quality feels premium and durable. Whether for high-end gaming, content creation, or extreme overclocking, this cooler delivers top-tier performance and aesthetics. It truly sets the standard for what a high-end AIO cooler should be.
Performance is above and beyond what I expected! First time ever writing a review! I used air coolers for the longest time and don't know why now. Super quite compared to anything I've ever used even under heavy load. My CPU is probably thanking me. I know it is a little pricey but with the Performance, being quite, and the NZXT Cam software being super user friendly. It was worth every penny!!! My all white build is complete and this AIO makes my PC look ELITE
I love this AIO from the design to the performance NZXT knocked it out of the park. The LED display is very big, customizable and bright. I love being able to look over at my pc and see my temps without having to open up any software its a very nice feature. The RGB ring around the display is cool I just wish it was better diffused as you can see the individual LEDs and at this price point I expect better.The built quality is fantastic! Everything is super solid and made with high quality materials. The Performance is amazing. It keeps my Ryzen 7 7800x3D super cool under full load. The pump motor is slightly loud at full load but its acceptable nothing that is unbearable but you can hear it.When you talk about value for money here its hard because while this is an incredible product it is very expensive for what you get. You can get something similar in performance to this for much cheaper. What you are paying for here is the NZXT brand, design, and build quality. When it comes to that I think its worth it if you got the extra cash to spend you wont be disappointed!
Was super easy to install for my first aio cooler. The screen is big and looks very clear. The customization is nice but the software feels a little dated. So far temps are in the expected range with the aio cooler. I recommend
Worked well. Love nzxt. Bought there keyboard very happy with that too
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