NZXT Kraken X Series - Kraken X 3

The Kraken X63 RGB is introduced at the $179 marker with a similar price in EURO. And that is a lot of money for a two fan LCS, but the Kraken series remains to be one of the best performing products, and also offers silent operation (if configured properly). Go with an RPM range of 200 to 700 RPM and you'll have sheer silent operation combined with excellent cooling. This new refresh is of course all about the new aRGB fans, RGB controlled by CAM, routed through the pump. We like it. We think the fan bridging for RGB was clever and saves wires. it remains to be a lot of them though, that has to be said, but is inherent towards anything bling with RGB. You can create an ecosystem that is extremely silent as NZXT offers a lot of cooling capacity with this kit. You can configure the pump speed in CAM, so that's nice. Silent mode is fine, in performance mode, you will hear a bit of crackling noises coming from the pump. As a kit, this AIO LCS definitely is one of the better-performing ones out there if that's what you are after. Aside from all wires, the product is properly user-friendly to install and you'll have proper (additional) capacity left for a nice overclock. Again, there is a fair amount of wires leading out and into the cooling block. So design-wise there is cable spaghetti and clutter to deal with cable routing wise. Overall the final words can be short, we can still wholeheartedly recommend the NZXT Kraken X63 and X63 RGB offering proper cooling combined with great looks and flexibility. It's getting expensive though, that has to be said.

NZXT has expanded upon its existing range of X-Series all-in-one coolers with a trio of new additions that incorporate RGB fans. The reviewed Kraken X63 RGB picks up where its predecessors left off, with top-end performance facilitated by a seventh-generation Asetek pump and 280mm aluminium radiator. A pair of Aer RGB 2 140mm fans do a good job of accentuating the cooler's visual appeal, which continues to catch the eye courtesy of the mirror ring LED incorporated into the CPU block.

Die NZXT Kraken X73 ist das größte Modell des Herstellers und erreicht damit erwartungsgemäß auch eine höhere Leistung als die bereits getestete NZXT Kraken X53.Der Abstand fällt aber nicht wahnsinnig groß aus. Da die X73 im Kapitel Lautstärke etwas auffälliger arbeitet, fällt die Betrachtung der Leistung in Abhängikeit der Lautstärke sogar etwas schlechter aus. Man kann also davon sprechen, dass die Spitzenleistung nicht deutlich besser ist, aber die Kühlung mehr Reserven besitzt bzw. für längere Lastszenarien besser geeignet ist.

Die Kraken X73 RGB ist NZXTs neues Top-Modell mit A-RGB-Beleuchtung. Die Kombination aus A-RGB-Lüftern und einem Pumpendeckel mit RGB-Infinity-Mirror macht sie besonders auffällig. Wir konzentrieren uns im Test aber nicht nur auf die äußeren, sondern auch auf die inneren Werte des 360-mm-Modells.

Heute testen wir auf OCinside.de die NZXT Kraken X53 All in one Wasserkühlung. Das hervorstechende Merkmal dieser AIO Lösung befindet sich im Pumpenkopf, der mit verspiegelter RGB Beleuchtung und NZXT Logo ausgestattet ist. Wie gut die Kühlleistung ist und was die AIO von NZXT sonst noch zu bieten hat, zeigen wir im folgenden Testbericht.

As I said before, I’ve really fallen behind in my experience with AIO coolers. We used to use them on all of our test benches, but it became a chore when swapping motherboards and CPUs so we switched to air coolers. Using the new Kraken rekindled my hate for them if I’m brutally honest. I still think that there are just too many cables to the pump, and they’re a pain in the butt to route cleanly away from the pump, while avoiding conflicts with the RAM and VRM. However, my issues are not the same as those of your typical consumer, as you’ll install it likely just the once and leave it, so perhaps I’m just old and bitter about something that isn’t a big issue to you.

Die NZXT Kraken X73 setzt auf einen 360-mm-Radiator, eine schicke RGB-Beleuchtung sowie ein umfassendes Tool zum Anpassen und Steuern der Kraken X73. Wir schauen uns die Kompaktwasserkühlung genauer an.

As we noted earlier in the review, while the NZXT Kraken X73 RGB is a joy to behold when operating, it does have a relatively ‘involved’ installation method and while this shouldn’t prove too difficult for absolute beginners, there is a part of me that suspects that more experienced hands will find this notably easier to both use and live with.