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NZXT Kraken X42 All-in-One CPU Liquid Cooling System Cooling, Black RL-KRX42-01

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Brand NZXT
Voltage 12 Volts
Cooling Method Water
Compatible Devices Desktop
Noise Level 38 dB
Material Nylon

About this item

  • Enhanced design achieves superior cooling with efficiency while keeping acoustics to a minimum
  • Independent tuning for the fan and pump performance though cam software
  • Customize the pump with the most advanced lighting effects
  • Fine nylon sleeves strengthen the rubber tubing
  • Uses aer P radiator fans for maximum performance and minimal noise
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Customer Ratings
Noise level
4.2
4.5
4.3
4.2
4.6
Easy to install
4.0
3.6
4.3
4.0
4.2
Value for money
3.7
4.1
4.2
3.7
4.6
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cooling method
Water
Water
Water
Water, Fan
Water
Fan
power connector type
4-Pin
4-Pin
4-Pin
compatible devices
Desktop
Laptop
Radiator
Desktop
Radiator
max rotational speed
2000 rpm
1500 rpm
1800 rpm
1500 rpm
noise level
38 decibels
25.8 decibels
28 decibels
12 decibels
28.2 decibels
0.38 decibels
material
Nylon
Copper
Aluminum, Copper, Plastic
Copper
Copper
wattage
1.32 watts
3.96 watts
850 watts
1.8 watts
voltage
12 volts
5 volts
5 volts
12 volts
12 volts
12 volts

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  • Kraken Cooler
  • Fans
  • User manual
  • Power cable set
  • USB cable
  • Retention Kit for installation
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    Product Description

    The all-new Kraken Series features the most advanced controls ever to be included in an all-in-one liquid cooler. Through CAM's software interface, users can fine-tune settings to ensure an optimal performance, even in the most intense gaming sessions. Everything, including the pump, radiator, and the fans, have been redesigned to bring you the greatest experience in liquid cooling, all backed by an industry-leading 6-year warranty.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    44 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance and quality of the electronic component fan. They mention that it looks awesome, has a nice, thick radiator, and enjoy the lighting effects. They say it runs really cool and that the instructions for install are clear and easy. Customers are also happy with ease of changing, and noise. However, some customers have reported issues with the pump and readability. They feel that the pump stopped working by December 2017, and that it has faulty design flaws.

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    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the electronic component fan. They say it has a nice, thick radiator and a capable fan. Customers also enjoy the lighting effects, saying the LEDs work well, are full of color, and fluid in motion. However, some customers feel the lighting makes the system look bad ass.

    "...performance of the aio cooler besides the fact that the infinity mirror looks really good and is pleasing to the eye." Read more

    "...my case i had to make some modifications but in the end it makes the system look bad ass. Very quiet system, keeps my oc i5 6600k nice and cool...." Read more

    "...Idle temp is around 28C. Still under 60C while gaming. Lighting effects are fun and easy to change." Read more

    "This cooler is pretty awesome. It has a nice, thick radiator and a capable fan...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic component fan. They mention that it is an excellent cooler, it runs really cool, and has amazing liquid cooling. Some say that the product is a good idea in theory, but subpar otherwise.

    "...Cooling is great I get 32-34 Celsius(with an i5 6600k non overclocked) when under full load if my room is at normal temps..." Read more

    "...Very quiet system, keeps my oc i5 6600k nice and cool. Dropped from about 71c to 60c underful load...." Read more

    "...Keeps my i5-7500 really cool. Idle temp is around 28C. Still under 60C while gaming. Lighting effects are fun and easy to change." Read more

    "This cooler is pretty awesome. It has a nice, thick radiator and a capable fan...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the electronic component fan user-friendly, with clear instructions and simple interface. They also say the lighting effects are super easy to setup with the new Cam 3.0 software.

    "...It looks great and is easy to install...." Read more

    "...Dropped from about 71c to 60c underful load. The interface Cam software is very simple and easy to use, lets just say the theam to my build can..." Read more

    "...The instructions for install were clear and easy...." Read more

    "...party software to control the pump and the fans for the cooler is user friendly and very easy to use...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lighting effects in the electronic component fan easy to change. They also say it's easy to customize the lights and set a custom curve in the CAM software. That said, some customers wish the amount of customization was even more.

    "...Lighting effects are fun and easy to change." Read more

    "...It is pretty easy to set a custom curve in the CAM software to make it silent except at load. The only downside is the CAM software itself...." Read more

    "...with it provides great information on my system and it is easy to customize the lights...." Read more

    "...As of right now the amount of customization is ok, but I wish it allows even more choices for the Pump and Fan control settings.*****..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the electronic component fan. They mention that it is very quiet.

    "...It is also very quiet. I'd say if you have the money purchase the x62 if your case allows it. A bigger radiator means better heat dissipation...." Read more

    "...Very quiet system, keeps my oc i5 6600k nice and cool. Dropped from about 71c to 60c underful load...." Read more

    "...It's not terribly noisy, and actually pretty quiet if you keep the pump on silent mode...." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the pump of the electronic component fan. They mention that it stopped working by December 2017, the fans and pump will not run during pre-boot of the OS, and that half of it doesn't work.

    "...Half of it doesn't work. It feels like it's still in beta. Otherwise, no complaints about the cooler." Read more

    "...UPDATE.. Pump failed 2 months in. Apparently a common problem... Buying a Corsair and screaming at NzXT..." Read more

    "...That means the fans and pumps are not running if one was to do something else with the computer that does not require booting into the OS...." Read more

    "It was great for the first year! after a year the pump failed and it read 850RPM and my CPU temperature was 83 degrees... didnt realize it until I..." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers find the readability of the electronic component fan subpar, with small print that's virtually unreadable. They also say the design flaws are major and the product is buggy.

    "...only going to give the x42 3 stars because I feel it has one major design flaw...." Read more

    "...had to RMA one of your coolers because it was dead, and this one is pure garbage as well.Also CAM is a broken piece of software." Read more

    "Good idea in theory and looks nice, but subpar otherwise...." Read more

    "...manual included and what there were was printed so small it was basically unreadable...." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the software of the electronic component fan. They mention that it sta-inks, there is no hardware level software/firmware that can automatically operate, and that it requires them to log into buggy software to use.

    "...the pump is only controlled by the CAM software and there is no hardware level software/firmware that can automatically run the fans and the pump..." Read more

    "When it works - its nice - but the software sta-inks!..." Read more

    "...Requires you to log into buggy software to use, pitiful cooling performance(along with lose installation), tubing too short to reach fan grill and..." Read more

    NZXT Kraken X42 140mm
    5 Stars
    NZXT Kraken X42 140mm
    This is a great cpu aio cooler for those looking to not have to spend more for the x62. Cooling is great I get 32-34 Celsius(with an i5 6600k non overclocked) when under full load if my room is at normal temps(This is after the cpu has been running over an hour during game time, and room temp is at 50-60 Fahrenheit) It looks great and is easy to install. It cones with pre applied thermal pste and supports both intel and Amd cpu's. It is also very quiet. I'd say if you have the money purchase the x62 if your case allows it. A bigger radiator means better heat dissipation. Overall, I am very happy with the performance of the aio cooler besides the fact that the infinity mirror looks really good and is pleasing to the eye.
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    This is a great cpu aio cooler for those looking to not have to spend more for the x62. Cooling is great I get 32-34 Celsius(with an i5 6600k non overclocked) when under full load if my room is at normal temps(This is after the cpu has been running over an hour during game time, and room temp is at 50-60 Fahrenheit) It looks great and is easy to install. It cones with pre applied thermal pste and supports both intel and Amd cpu's. It is also very quiet. I'd say if you have the money purchase the x62 if your case allows it. A bigger radiator means better heat dissipation. Overall, I am very happy with the performance of the aio cooler besides the fact that the infinity mirror looks really good and is pleasing to the eye.
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    Garrison Ford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enfriamiento líquido con estilo y funcionalidad.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 14, 2017
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    Carlos
    1.0 out of 5 stars Dejo de funcionar a los 2 minutos, sin luces y sin que girara el ventilador.
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2017