NZXT KRAKEN CORE RGB 240 Black
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NZXT KRAKEN CORE RGB 240 Black
The NZXT Kraken Core RGB 240, black liquid cooler provides comprehensive cooling for your processor. The system combines a 240mm aluminium radiator with a pair of 120mm fans that automatically adjust their speed via a PWM signal. At the heart of the circuit is a powerful pump with a constant speed of 3100rpm, which maintains a stable flow of coolant. The system ensures quiet operation and high efficiency when cooling the CPU under load. This RGB liquid cooler is compatible with newer sockets, including AMD AM5 and Intel LGA 1700. You can synchronise the lighting via a standard 5V ARGB header on the motherboard, simplifying integration into your build.
Key features of the NZXT Kraken Core RGB 240, black liquid cooler
- Pump operates at a constant 3100rpm to cool the processor efficiently
- Pump cap and fans integrate RGB LEDs, controlled via a 5V ARGB header
- Fans are joined into a single frame, simplifying cable management
- Fluid Dynamic Bearings ensure quiet fan operation
- Automatic PWM control adjusts fan speed to the current CPU load
- Installation is made easier with pre-applied thermal paste and tool-free brackets
Performance and speed control
The foundation of its cooling performance is a pump that runs at a constant speed of 3100rpm, maintaining continuous coolant circulation in the closed-loop circuit. The system dissipates heat into a 240mm aluminium radiator, which is fitted with two 120mm fans. The fans use automatic PWM speed control, ranging from 500 to 2400rpm. This allows the system to dynamically adapt its cooling performance to the current CPU load, shifting from silent operation at low loads to an airflow of 75.05CFM at full capacity.
Liquid cooler construction
The system simplifies installation and minimises operational noise. It integrates two 120mm fans into a single solid frame, which reduces the number of screws required and simplifies cable routing for a cleaner build aesthetic. The fans use Fluid Dynamic Bearings (FDB), which reduce friction, vibration, and mechanical wear. Thanks to this technology and PWM control, the total noise level at maximum speed is around 31.9dBA for each fan.
Addressable RGB lighting
The cooler integrates adjustable RGB lighting for visual customisation of your PC build. It features 19 individually addressable LEDs on the pump cap, while each of the two fans contains another 8 LEDs. You can connect the entire lighting system directly to the motherboard using a standard 5V ARGB connector. This eliminates the need for a dedicated controller and supports full synchronisation of lighting effects with other components via the motherboard manufacturer's software.
Installation and compatibility
Installing this AIO cooler is easy and requires no special tools. The cooler's copper base comes with a pre-applied layer of thermal paste, speeding up the entire installation process. The package includes universal mounting kits for a wide range of sockets, including modern Intel (LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, 115X) and AMD (AM5, AM4) platforms. The flexible 400mm nylon-braided tubing provides enough freedom to position the 240mm radiator.
Radiator size:
240mm
Compatible Intel sockets:
1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851
Compatible AMD sockets:
AM4, AM5
Fan speed range:
500–2400RPM
Pump speed range:
3100RPM
Tubing length:
400mm
Fan bearing type:
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Display screen size:
2.72"
Number of fans:
2
Specifications
Backlight
Fan speed
Technical specification
Socket
Radiator dimensions
Pump speed
Packaging
| Code: | CTkcr240 |
| Warranty: | 60 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
NZXT Europe GmnH, Ammerthalstrasse 32, 85551 Kircheim Bei , Munchen, Germany [email protected] 
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