The NZXT Kraken AiO coolers from the X and Z series are convincing models based on the current Asetek generation. This was also shown by our test of the Kraken Z 63. However, there are certain gaps in the portfolio – and NZXT now wants to close them with four new models.

So far there have been four models: Kraken X 63 and Kraken X 73 with 280 – and 360 – mm radiator and illuminated pump cover as well as Kraken Z 63 and Z 73 with the same radiator formats, but with a customizable display on the pump cover. What was missing in particular were models with a smaller radiator and models with illuminated fans. And it is precisely these gaps that the four new models are now filling.

The Z series is represented by the Kraken Z 53 with 240 – mm radiator rounded towards the bottom. It also allows users to install a Kraken Z-AiO cooling system, who previously had to do without it for reasons of space. With this 240 – mm model, the 2, 36 – inch Display on the pump cover is not missing. With this 24 – bit-LCD you can display system data, even selected pictures or animated GIFs. The setup is done using NZXT’s CAM software. The basis for this AiO cooling is again an Asetek pump of the 7th generation, which can be operated very quietly.

Asetek is tackling the topic of LED fans with three Kraken X-3 RGB models. The unlit fans of the previous Kraken X-3 models give way to NZXT AER RGB 2 fans. The pump cover continues to be staged with an RGB infinity mirror. The Kraken X 53 RGB brings the 240 – mm radiator into the X- Series. Kraken X 63 RGB and X 73 RGB come along 280 – or 360 – mm radiator. Asetek’s 7th generation pump is also used in these models. All Kraken X-3 and Z-3 models are compatible with current sockets such as AMD AM4 and Intel LGA 1200. In both series, the pump cover can be rotated for optimal alignment: in the Kraken X-3 series in 30 ° steps and for the Kraken-Z series in 90 ° -steps.

The sale of the new Kraken models is supposed to start immediately. For the Kraken X 53 RGB (240 mm) 159, 99 Euro, for the Kraken X 63 RGB (280 mm) 179, 99 Euro and for the Kraken X 73 RGB (360 mm) 219, 99 euros. The Kraken Z 53 with 240 – mm radiator and display should 229, 99 Euro.