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NZXT Kraken Plus 280
A 280 mm AIO with NZXT's Turbine pump and a small LCD; independent testing of this exact size is limited.
- AIO liquid
- 280
- 30 dBA
PCPR score
7.9
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$160MSRP
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The short version
The Kraken Plus 280 is a 280 mm AIO with the NZXT Turbine pump, a 1.54-inch 240 x 240 LCD and two F140P static-pressure fans rated up to 1,700 RPM and 30 dBA on a 321 x 140 x 27 mm radiator. It supports AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and 115X with tool-free brackets. No exact review of this size was read; Tom's Hardware's test of the 360 RGB sibling reported strong thermals and near-inaudible default operation, but the smaller radiator cools differently.
Pros
- Two 140 mm F140P static-pressure fans rated 93.2 CFM and 4.45 mmH2O, with Zero RPM Mode
- NZXT Turbine pump with a split-flow copper cold plate and pre-applied paste
- 1.54-inch 240 x 240 LCD for temperatures, images and animations in NZXT CAM
- Six-year warranty
Cons
- No exact review of the 280 mm model was read; performance claims rest on the 360 RGB sibling
- Small 1.54-inch LCD compared with the Kraken Elite line
- Fan and pump curves are set in NZXT CAM
Best for
- Mid-size cases with a 280 mm radiator mount
- Builders who want an LCD and quiet 140 mm fans
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- AIO liquid
Fit
- Socket support
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
- Radiator size
- 280
- Radiator thickness
- 27 mm
Cooling
- Fans included
- 2
- Fan size
- 140 mm
- Max noise
- 30 dBA
Physical
- RGB
- No
- LCD display
- Yes
- Color
- Black
Features
- Warranty
- 6 years
Compatibility notes
- Radiator measures 321 x 140 x 27 mm and needs a 280 mm mount on a 140 mm fan spacing.
- Tubing is 400 mm long.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveTom's Hardware tested the 360 RGB sibling rather than this 280, reporting excellent cooling for its noise level and near-inaudible default behaviour, while disliking software-only fan speed control and the small screen.
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Common questions
Which sockets does the Kraken Plus 280 support?
NZXT lists Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115X plus AMD AM5 and AM4, and the mounting hardware is included in the box.
How loud is the Kraken Plus 280?
NZXT rates each F140P fan at 30 dBA at full speed with 93.2 CFM of airflow, and Zero RPM Mode stops the fans at low loads.
Has the Kraken Plus 280 been reviewed?
This entry cites Tom's Hardware's review of the larger Kraken Plus 360 RGB, which uses the same pump family; no review of the 280 was read.
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