NZXT Kraken Elite 280

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Product details

Water cooler for Intel and AMD processor sockets with LCD display. Featuring a radiator size of 280 mm. Compatible with the following processor sockets: AM4, AM5, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, sTRX4, TR4. 2.36-inch LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 640 px and 690 cd/m² brightness. Powerful, quiet fans provide excellent heat dissipation. Fan speed min.: 500 rpm, fan speed max.: 1500 rpm. Noise level during operation: 32.1 dBA. The Kraken Elite offers cool performance with a display that truly showcases custom content. The wide-angle LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 640 pixels ensures a detailed and vibrant image, regardless of the viewing angle.

Key specifications

LED lighting
without LED
CPU Water Cooling Type
AiO water cooling
Socket
AM2+AM3+AM4AM5FM1FM2+LGA 1700TR4
Connection
4x G1/4
Bottom plate material
Nickel-plated copper
Number of fans
2 Fan
Fan dimension
140 mm

General information

Item number
24063951
Manufacturer
NZXT
Category
CPU water coolers
Manufacturer No.
RL-KN28E-B1
Release date
18.4.2023

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black
LED lighting
without LED

Cooler properties

CPU Water Cooling Type
AiO water cooling
Socket
AM2+AM3+AM4AM5FM1FM2+LGA 1700TR4
Connection
4x G1/4
Bottom plate material
Nickel-plated copper
Cover material
Plastic
Number of fans
2 Fan
Fan dimension
140 mm
Max. Speed
1500 RPM
Airflow
169.35 m³/h
Static pressure
2.75 mmH20
Hose length
40 cm
Radiator thickness
30 mm

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
37.79 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.91

Product dimensions

Length
315 mm
Width
143 mm
Height
30 mm
Weight
1520 g

Package dimensions

Length
43 cm
Width
21 cm
Height
16 cm
Weight
2.22 kg

30-day right of return
6 years Warranty (Bring-in)
1 additional offer

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «CPU water coolers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.Corsair
    1.6 %
  • 14.EKWB
    1.8 %
  • 14.NZXT
    1.8 %
  • 16.Lian-Li
    2.5 %
  • 17.Deepcool
    3.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Deepcool
    1 day
  • 4.Lian-Li
    2 days
  • 4.NZXT
    2 days
  • 4.Thermaltake
    2 days
  • 7.ASUS
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «CPU water coolers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 8.Lian-Li
    5 %
  • 10.Thermaltake
    5.2 %
  • 11.NZXT
    5.4 %
  • 11.Xilence
    5.4 %
  • 13.Alphacool
    5.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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