NZXT RL-KR28E-W2 Kraken Elite 280 liquid cooler
- AIO
- Intel Socket LGA 18…
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A 240 mm AIO liquid cooler with a 2.72-inch IPS LCD, ARGB lighting and fluid-dynamic-bearing fans rated at 30.00 dBA
Size 2 Fan Slots (120mm)
Color Black
The NZXT Kraken Elite 240 is a 240 mm all-in-one liquid cooler with a 2.72-inch IPS LCD on the pump block. It fits Intel LGA 1851, 1700 and 1200/115X sockets plus AMD AM5 and AM4 platforms. Two 120 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fans and a reinforced braided-tube radiator complete the loop.
The 640 x 640, 60 Hz screen shows GIFs, system data or web content while the ARGB ring syncs with other lighting. The single 8-pin connector handles both PWM and RGB control. Buyers who need a larger radiator surface or a different block form factor should look at something else.
The pump-top display is the specification that decides fit: it demands a clear line of sight inside the case and a motherboard header that can feed the 8-pin PWM-and-RGB cable. If the chassis window or cable routing cannot accommodate the screen, the cooler will not work as intended.
| Brand | NZXT |
|---|---|
| Series | Kraken Elite |
| Type | AIO |
| Block Compatibility | Intel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X AMD Socket AM5, AM4 |
| Block Compatibility - AMD | AMD Socket AM5, AM4 AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3 |
| Block Compatibility - Intel | Intel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 Pentium / Celeron |
| Block Dim. | 120 x 27 x 281 mm |
| Radiator Size | 282 mm |
| Fan Size | 2 Fan Slots (120 mm) |
| Fan Dim. | 240 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic Bearing |
| Fan RPM | 500 - 2,400 ± 250 RPM per fan |
| Fan Air Flow | 75.12 CFM per fan |
| Fan Noise | 30.00 dBA per fan |
| Fan Connector | 8-pin for PWM & RGB |
| Color | Black |
| LED Color | ARGB |
| Shipping weight | 2.22 kg |
| Package size | 330 × 229 × 142 mm |
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Yes, the LCD screen and ARGB ring require a USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for control through NZXT CAM software, plus a 5 V ARGB header or the included controller for the RGB Core fans.
The package supplies mounting hardware for Intel LGA 1851, 1700 and 1200/115X, so the cooler can be moved between those platforms without extra parts.
In NZXT CAM the pump RPM readout should sit near 2,400 RPM; the LCD can also be set to display live pump speed so you can verify it at a glance.
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