Tired of your PC heating up and slowing down during long gaming sessions? The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB is a ready-to-install liquid cooler that keeps your processor cool while adding a clean white look to your build. If you have ever watched a temperature spike and felt the performance drop, this cooler solves that problem with powerful cooling and eye-catching lighting.
NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB, All-in-one liquid cooler, 14 cm, KR28E-W2, White
Heat is the enemy of stability. When a CPU runs hot, it throttles, games lag, and productivity suffers. This issue matters because it can shorten component life and ruin the experience you pay for. The Kraken Elite uses a high-speed Turbine pump and two 140 mm fans to move heat away fast, while the built-in LCD and RGB ring let you see the temperature at a glance and match the look of your case.
Benefits
- 10 % better CPU cooling lets you run faster games.
- Quiet fans stay under 35 dB, so you hear only the game.
- Customizable RGB and LCD screen turn the cooler into art.
- Compatible with most modern AMD and Intel CPUs.
- Easy PWM control lets you fine-tune speed in BIOS.
Usages
- High-performance gaming rigs that need steady temps.
- Workstations for video editing or 3D rendering.
- Custom builds where a clean white look matters.
- Overclocked systems that demand reliable cooling.
Key Features
- NZXT Turbine pump up to 2800 RPM.
- Dual 14 cm fans with PWM, 500-2000 RPM.
- 2.72-inch IPS LCD display with custom graphics.
- Eight-LED RGB ring for full-color lighting.
- Aluminum radiator with copper water block.
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing fans for low noise.
- 40 cm rubber tubing for durability.
- Supports AMD Ryzen and Intel Core sockets.
- 12 V power, 7.08 W fan consumption.
- White chassis fits sleek modern builds.
- Easy 0.6 m cable for tidy routing.
- Built-in temperature readout helps monitor performance.
Specifications
| Performance |
| Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF) |
60000 h |
| Fan speed (max) |
2000 RPM |
| Fan speed (min) |
500 RPM |
| Pump motor speed (max) |
2800 RPM |
| Pump motor speed (min) |
1200 RPM |
| Quantity per pack |
1 pc(s) |
| Fan bearing technology |
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) |
| Fan noise level (max) |
34.5 dB |
| Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support |
Yes |
| Maximum air pressure |
3.2 mmH2O |
| Maximum airflow |
98.61 cfm |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7, Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® |
| Supported processor sockets |
Intel LGA1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5 |
| Fan diameter |
14 cm |
| Type |
All-in-one liquid cooler |
| Suitable location |
Processor |
| Design |
| Display size (HxV) |
69 x 69 mm |
| Display type |
LCD |
| Water block material |
Copper/Plastic |
| Fan connector |
8-pin |
| Illumination colour |
Multi |
| Number of LEDs |
8 |
| Illumination LED |
Yes |
| Number of fans |
2 fan(s) |
| Radiator material |
Aluminum |
| Material |
Aluminium, Plastic |
| Product colour |
White |
| Power |
| Fan current |
0.59 A |
| Fan voltage |
12 V |
| Pump current |
300 mA |
| Pump voltage |
12 V |
| Fan power consumption |
7.08 W |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Cable length |
0.6 m |
| Fan dimensions (W x D x H) |
280 x 26 x 140 mm |
| Waterblock height |
6.5 cm |
| Waterblock depth |
9.35 cm |
| Waterblock width |
9.35 cm |
| Tube length |
40 cm |
| Radiator height |
13.7 cm |
| Radiator depth |
2.7 cm |
| Radiator width |
32.1 cm |
| Other features |
| Built-in display |
Yes |
| Tube material |
Rubber |
