The new Kraken AIOs are very high tech! Check this out! 

What I like the most about this mounting design is that it works in ANY orientation so you can place the tubes on any side of the CPU you want, even a corner!

I just bought an (old) Kraken. Well this feels like a slap to the face.

Being able to rotate the LCD in CAM more than just 90 degrees was a CAM update and works with the older Kraken models. I have a 240 Kraken with the LCD and can confirm that you can rotate the LCD in 12 degree increments also.

I'd love to see this type of lovely display on custom loop waterblocks.

still using my OG kraken aio, but really excited to upgrade to the all white aio so my build is closer to being a clean white build with minimal black from pci-e slots and such

Actually just got the 240 base, its a super nice AiO, ive used a few different setups and like them the most. Definitely loved the harness update, helps with management. The LCD screen was the selling point and for 130$ it was a easy choice. Threw it in a h210i itx build, keeps my i5 cool, radiator has plenty of airflow 💪🏼

It is nice when A company listens to their customers there are many companies that could take notes from NZXT Really nice to see they have solved most problems we been moaning about

Wow, thanks so much for this video! I just built my PC and I was afraid to go with an AIO, i thought id mess up installation somehow so I went air cooling. I'm going to grab the Kraken Elite 360 and upgrade my air cooler for my early birthday gift to myself next month!

This is actually pretty amazing. I’m planning a new build and I will have to keep this in mind.

I have the first version elite (then labeled Z73) 360mm AIO from NZXT with the screen. Throwing gifs up on the pump block is epic! 2 years running and no issues so far!

Thank you for your in depth review I just made the purchase for the 240mm white for my TT tower 200.

I'm still running an older x63. It works great on my 5800x. CAM uses very little of my system anymore compared to when I first used it, and being able to see water temps and set pump speeds outside of fan speeds is a nice bonus too. I set my pump to 90% and then use a mild fan curve and combined with my Fractal Define 7 my system is super quiet while staying cool.

The one thing I liked most about Kraken was its AER 2 fans with the ring shape rgb. It looks too standard now for my liking. Guess you'll need to spend more money to get those fans

Very neat upgrades they made for their new models, eventually (being very generous with that eventually because I like my z3 right now, keeps my 12900K at a nice and comfy 30C on average when running something like Warframe or Cyberpunk on max) I might consider getting the 360 elite with the dual infographic with gif function. Honestly I have always enjoyed how CAM functions, I don't see many people going to NZXT for their pumps, mainly for the software that comes with it

Awesome review Jay!! I cannot wait to get one of these for myself!

The old Kraken did come out in white, we currently have some at the shop

they should make a little plug on their motherboard, that you can plug the usb from the cooler pump into, and use it for both diagnostics (like a motherboard error readout) and of course, the info it's capable of displaying now. That would be cool. (And useful) most motherboards dont have a proper error code readout these days, on the motherboard.

good performance Not Out of this world, good tech Not revolutionary, STILL DAMN EXPENSIVE.

I was just about to build a pc right before these came out and I was able to get one and I am very excited for it

Great content Jay n team!

I still love that Arctic AIO’s have one cable to manage - 2 if you get the RGB version - idk how you guys deal with all these cables!

Nzxts USB 2.0 hub is really nice, I tried a cheap one at first and half the stuff wasn't even recognized by the computer, getting the Nzxt one made everything start working properly, plus it uses sata so it's not pulling too much power from the header

I still have the previous z73 and my issues with it have been an annoying noise at max pump speeds and terrible viewing angles for the display, glad they fixed at least one of those

Perfect now when i'm building a new system. ❤️👍

Right around 21:20, the Kraken standard is at an angle that you can get a decent visual of the "box" of the screen inside the circle.

I have a screen in my pc, so I don't necessarily need another, but a web option is cool. I could put the weather outside on it I'm sure, and know how hot the sun is that I never see because I'm inside gaming lol

20:42 Path tracing face! That’s incredible.

@16:30 its my understanding that you do in fact require the software to properly run their pumps. Their default is to run in silent mode out of the box, and they will not engage beyond that without the monitoring software to control it.

NZXt Kraken's is all I use in my builds. Either Z73 or 63. Dual infographic CPU/GPU temps

I just put a NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB in my unit - it replaced a 4 year old Kraken X53. I mainly upgraded because of a case swap and needed a 360mm radiator, but I LOVE THE LCD display. Its really fun to find different GIF's online and changing the display every couple days. Its also confirmed to give you all of the scene points of your friends

Perfect timing from them as im building a new PC very soon!

Jay, I only have a couple of questions. If you can use the AIO without CAM does it still set the default mode to Slient and can you control the AIO and Fan speed through the motherboard?

I just returned a Corsair Elite Capellix 240 for my new system because the pump is really noisy (it's whiny; not an air-bubble issue). I had a Kraken 240 in my old system, which made no noise in comparison. This AIO is going to be the perfect replacement for the Corsair one! Great timing. 640x640 resolution is a whole TV in the CRT days.

love the Lian-Li sponsorship in the nzxt review

Do they plan to keep dual infographic + g8f background exclusive to new cooler ? Because a CAM update dropped but my Z73 Kraken still does not have this option (but the web URL gif option is now available)

Out of all the different AIOs I've had, I actually liked the Kraken the most. I'm using a Corsair one now though.

Hey Jay, great vid, really interesting that NZXT GPU bracket for an AIO conversion. Could you do a video on how to implement that? 🖖

I have the white Kraken x53 ARGB 240MM rad. Gorgeous.

You’re a man of good taste Jason! We have the same watch and band haha!

I'm more interested ( probably like anyone else) in a review - comparison with older versions and or other brands of AIO in case you are allowed to do that yet.

btw NZXT has a major issue with their software, it blocks updates on some devices including the Valve index it nearly bricked my index,

I run a Kraken z73 with the lcd screen and love it...

I had an x63 in my cart when I decided to just look one more time in case there was something I missed, and thank jay i did!

The pump cables should have been white. Other than that this is looking really nice.

Ik Corsair also released their new gen cooler earlier this year as well, would be cool to see a vid on what changes were made there

Thanks for the review! I would love to see a comparison between the 360 Elite Kraken and the latest EK Nucleus 360 Lux!

I have the kraken x73 due to needing a cooler last minute not seeing my new CPU didn't include a stock cooler. It's my first AIO and I actually really like it. Keeps my CPU about 10 degrees cooler then my old CPU ran at with a stock cooler

IMO, NZXT AIOs looked cooler with the infinity mirrors. The infinity mirror was the *only* reason I wanted an NZXT over another brand. Kinda a letdown that it might not (won't?) be an option with my next upgrade.

Looks a lot like my Kraken Z3 which has a full large circle display etc, The one thin USB cable and fan harnes was never an issue for me. What's nice is HWInfo picks up the Kraken Pump Fan Speed, and Liquid Temp So I am building a Rainmeter / HWinfo based info panel with my Kraken info showing. Yes there were white Kraken. I key the pump speed off CPU temp so it ramps up quickly. The radiator Fan I key off the liquid temp. I would probably get an adapter and use an MSI controller or generic ARGB hub for fans. The problem is that only RGBSignal can run well with CAM running when trying to get 2+ ARGB systems to talk. Too often too many apps on the SMBus? caused Vengence Pro Ram RGB to lock. I only run it to rotate images on Pump screen and make sure my cooling profile is running. What I would want to ever buy another AIO with a screen is OLED, because the LCD is on mine has poor blacks in my darker case lighting. Alot of the features you showed except for single cable have been in the Z73 and siblings for over a year and the updated sofware they just released gave me all new features. I have been very happy with mine for almost a year, and consider the screen AIO as my guiltly pleasure of the build.

I have the last generation Kraken 360 and the animated gif I use is the intro to Magnum P.I. where Tom Selleck does a burn out on the grass in the red Ferrari. Sometimes I switch it to another gif where Magnum is raising his eyebrows up and down as he looks at the camera, or the other intro scene where Magnum is holding the snorkeling girl in the tidal pool and he peeks at her behind and then at the camera.

This is a really Cool video thanks 👍👍

I used to dislike NZXT for some reason. But now, case and cooler come from them. In my opinion they have really improved their products (H5/7 for example) and I would definetily buy from them in the future

you can also splice the 2 usb 2.0s into one if ever needed. If you look carefully theres 9 pins and only 4 wires/4 pins that are used in one device.

This is amazing.. after you set it to show what you want and close the program how much cpu and or memory does it use on your system? On a high end pc. 13900k and 4090? 64gb memory. It shouldn’t cause much problems right?

RU-vidrs: over hype expensive useless "features". Also RU-vidrs: Why parts are getting expensive for everyday people????

Quite disappointing that Nzxt didn’t utilize the asetek gen 8 pump, a refresh after two entire years just for a fan change and higher res screen

neat i have the one with just led lights. its going on 3 years, heard need to replace them before 5 years might pick this up next year

Loved it! I hope there is a black version of the Elite, I loved the bigger screen.

That gif of you on that aio is worth doing an entire themed build around. Make it happen Jay.

Transfer to your case Transfer to your desk Transfer to your brain and you won't be happy got me laughing 😂😂😂😂😂 Jay how do you come up with those funny stuff

I have 240 old version and works perfect 7 years

When huff and puff goes into adding pretty gizmos and software to support pretty gizmos

I love my Kraken Z73 but I seriously hate the CAM software... there's always CPU temp discrepancies between Ryzen Master and CAM and evertime they roll a new update (like today) something new breaks (not showing CPU and Liquid temps in the AIO screen)

I wish nzxt have onboard memory to store lighting and fanprofiles.

I kinda wanna replace my old 240 aio because I put a gash in the fins on the rad trying to cut a zip tie and that lcd looks really cool

I actually really Like cam. Mainly cuz it lets you set your fans to monitor the gpu and not cpu as well as adjust the curves

Its hilarious to me that jay complains about how motherboards are getting too expensive and then talks super positively about aios that are gonna cost like 250$ for the cheapest 240mm

This is pretty cool but the biggest complaints I've had with NZXT coolers. I had the X73 and now the Z73 LCD is that 1. Cam is awful, end of story. and 2. These coolers have no memory. What that means is if I put a graphic of spongebob putting a fire out and then I restart my PC, that graphic will no longer be there unless I start cam, and I don't want cam to auto start on my PC. On the Corsair line of AIO coolers, they do have memory so when you restart your PC, that graphic will still be there without the need to start iCUE. I'm not positive if this new line from NZXT has it, you may have mentioned it in this video and I missed it but if they don't, that's a huge let down and not even worth an upgrade. I'm probably switching to a Corsair AIO soon just because I want to have one ecosystem, that's assuming Corsair can come out with daisy chained fans, waiting on Corsair or NZXT whoever does it first.

quick clarification, the elite allows a 30° incremental rotation (12 slots, 360° in a circle), which is fairly versatile. also that jayztwocents gif was a total surprise, and such a crackup.

20:42 It come with a JayTwoCents selfie too 🤘

The most appreciated feature in the box for me has to be the fact that there were labels on the accessory bags. Manufacturers, please, if you are reading this start labelling the bags directly so it is obvious for the end user which parts they should use for their platform rather than having to dig through manuals and web sites.

If you make it white, you should make the wires white, the main pump wires are black, and the refresh rate of the screen could be better.

Jay, can you do a video comparing AIO's that have the pump integrated into the rad vs pump/blocik design. I'm using an MSi LiquidCool V2. The pump is in the rad. Is this better, worse or no different than a pump/blcok design?

The rotation is on a 30 degree - 12 positions in total.

I actually just abandoned water cooling with my new 7950x3D build. No issues with the Kraken AIOs in my last 2 builds (x63 and z73) but decided to go with the Noctua D15 based on all the positive comments I’ve heard over the years. It’s huge… but I like it! 😂

I wonder if you can modify the firmware on the old krakens to act like these new krakens with the new features of what can be displayed on the LCD? It would be nice because us Linux users can't use the cam software.

Thanks

Waiting for a follow up video with recommendations what games to play on the AIO screens

I find this really interesting, I would love to see the performance differences between the white and black models of the same model. There is a difference in the way heat is dissipated between white and black. Black being more efficient at removing heat in an intercooler (I believe, its been a while), interesting to see if thanslates into these small radiator units used in PC watercooling.

I think I’ll still go with the Deepcool LT720 for my next cooler. Amazing visuals, great quiet performance, and decent price at $140. The white version is really close to $200 on several websites, so that’s probably being scalped.

Can you test it in the 13900k? Because Not every AIO can cool it down. Please can you make a video testing all best or rated as the best, to see witch one we should go for for the 13900k. Please thank you ❤

Wow Im ordering the white one to upgrade my amd 7950x to the 8950, also will add their motherboard too in white 🤩

My first Kraken X62 broke after about 5 years. Pump died and took a while to get them to let me send it in for their 6 year warranty. They sent me a new one because the pump did in fact die. Well then just over 5 years later the replacement Kraken X62 pump and fans died. I was doing a virus scan and the fans sped up and then just stopped (I could hear them) it had me worried so I stopped the scan and restarted the computer only to be met with CPU cooling fans malfunctioned or something like that error in the bios. I went to the desktop and CAM opened up and saw my CPU getting hotter. The Kraken was turning red (color scheme for temp) so I quickly shut off my computer. I contacted NZXT again with the same problem as before and they claimed they wont do anything because I guess the warranty only covers the first one. But this is the second one that has died after 5 years (within the 6 year warranty window). So now I am looking at going to a different AIO since it's clear the NZXT Krakens pumps keep dying (a recurring problem I see in other reviews as well) and they only warranty it sometimes I guess?

Fun Fact: The 7th Gen Kraken lineup actually performs noticeably worse than the DeepCool LT720 that retails at $139 MSRP

I honestly like the mirror finish better. Also the screen in the center does show up on the camera.

… yeah there was a white Kraken before .. I have one in my build. 😊 I have the one without a screen, just logo. I’ve had it for about a year and a half now.

If only they didn't cost like 500 bucks, borderline custom water cooling money. Looks cool tho

$300 for a 360mm aio is a bit much.

Hi, is there any posibility you can measure the approximate diameter of the Elite water block with pipes? I want to install on Aorus Z790i mini ITX board but NZXT is not providing any details about total dimensions or model drawing so I can't see if this can fit. Thank you

I’m getting a nzxt kraken elite 240 for my first pc build 😊

stop with 2 ads in the video!

And now for something unreasonable expensive and completely useless : aka "pcmasterrace" in a nutshell.

Finally the cables are on the oposite side of the pump so you can mount it without the tubes obstructing the RAM

Good update

I saw Jayz kracken, pull up your pants guy! Good video thanks.

Dammit Jay, your 'Reviewer' version of CAM has Dual Infographic + GIF. The Beta doesn't have that but I hope it does soon.

I really liked my Kraken 240, but unfortunately my screen kept going blank. The cam software couldn't reconnect, and I had to reboot my system to fix it. Doing some research, it seems to be a common problem. Returned it and now I'm keeping it simple, and cheap, with a Peerless Assassin. Pretty sure my cooling is just as good TBH.

With the decreasing number of USB 2.0 headers, have you thought of making a guide to de-pinning a single row plug and joining it to another single row plug? The top row and bottom row on a single header are technically two USB “ports”. I have a Corsair PSU and AIO both wired to the same header and they both have been working fine for years. Just a thought.

NZXT makes nice AIOs! Thanks for sharing Jay!

I had a M22. After 2 years of 24/7 use it was dried and my CPU was trotteling down and it took me a while to figure out why. They replaced it. The replacement did the same 3 years later, now out of warranty. Never had that issue with other AIO.