NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

NZXT's flagship 360 mm AIO pairs chart-topping noise-normalized cooling with a 2.72-inch LCD and a very high price.

  • AIO liquid
  • 360
  • 30 dBA
  • RGB

PCPR score

8.1

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$292Nov 9

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The short version

The Kraken Elite 360 RGB is a 360 mm all-in-one cooler with NZXT's Turbine pump, a 2.72-inch 640 x 640 IPS display and a single-frame F360 RGB Core fan array that needs one cable run. Tom's Hardware placed it among the best AIOs for noise-normalized cooling, and PC Gamer praised the display and simple install while finding the fans underpowered. It is expensive, and because the fans cannot use standard motherboard PWM control, fan and pump curves run through NZXT CAM.

Pros

  • Topped Tom's Hardware's noise-normalized cooling charts
  • 2.72-inch 640 x 640 IPS LCD at 60 Hz with a dynamic RGB ring, controlled in NZXT CAM
  • Single-frame F360 RGB Core array and one breakout cable keep wiring simple
  • Six-year warranty and Turbine pump rated 1,200 to 2,800 RPM

Cons

  • Does not support traditional motherboard PWM control, so fan and pump curves rely on NZXT CAM, per Tom's Hardware
  • PC Gamer found the F360 RGB Core fans underpowered, limiting its outright performance
  • Very expensive for a 360 mm AIO, a point both reviews make

Best for

  • Showcase builds built around the LCD
  • Buyers already using NZXT CAM

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Full specifications

Core

Type
AIO liquid

Fit

Socket support
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Radiator size
360
Radiator thickness
27 mm

Cooling

Fans included
3
Fan size
120 mm
Max noise
30 dBA

Physical

RGB
Yes
LCD display
Yes
Color
White

Features

Warranty
6 years

Compatibility notes

  • Radiator measures 401 x 120 x 27 mm; the case needs 360 mm radiator support.
  • Tubing is 420 mm long.
  • Tom's Hardware notes it does not support traditional motherboard PWM control; fan and pump curves run through NZXT CAM.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Tom's Hardware placed it at the top of its noise-normalized charts and praised its very low noise and looks, but said it is costly and lacks normal motherboard fan control.

  • PC Gamer

    Mixed

    PC Gamer liked the display, simple install and NZXT CAM software, but held back its score because of underwhelming fan performance and a price it considered far too high.

    82/100 · Review

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Common questions

Which sockets does the Kraken Elite 360 RGB support?

NZXT lists Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115X plus AMD AM5 and AM4, with tool-free mounting brackets included.

Can the Kraken Elite run from motherboard fan headers?

Tom's Hardware reports that it does not support traditional motherboard PWM control, so fan and pump behaviour is managed through NZXT CAM software instead.

What fan does the Kraken Elite 360 RGB use?

It ships with one F360 RGB Core single-frame array containing three 120 mm fans, rated 500 to 2,400 RPM, 75.12 CFM and 30 dBA by NZXT.

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