The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 (2023) is a black liquid CPU cooler with dual large fans and a wide-angle LCD showing 32° Liquid in white. This sleek unit features visible tubes for optimal system cooling.

The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 (2023) is a black liquid CPU cooler with dual large fans and a wide-angle LCD on the circular pump head, displaying 32° Liquid in white and purple, designed for optimal cooling and NZXT CAM integration.

The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 (2023) is a black dual-fan liquid CPU cooler with a wide-angle LCD displaying NZXT 32° Liquid in white text, two tubes, CAM software support, all shown on a white background.

A black NZXT gaming PC case features visible cooling fans, internal components, and a Kraken Elite 280 (2023) CPU cooler with an illuminated wide-angle LCD display showing a temperature of 32°C for optimal cooling.

An NZXT Kraken Elite 280 (2023) desktop features a transparent side panel displaying internal parts, wide-angle LCD showing 32°C liquid for cooling, cooling tubes, cables, and NZXT components.

The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 (2023) features a brushed copper circular center, black housing with multiple screws, and two black tubes for optimal cooling in high-performance setups.

Kraken Elite 280 (2023)

280mm AIO CPU Wasserkühlung mit LCD-Display

3.9

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

3.9 Stars (106 Reviews)

$212.49

$249.99

Spare $37.50

Color:

Black

Variante

Wichtige technische Daten

Dimensions: 143 × 315 × 30 mm

Connector: 4-Pin PWM

Cooling Method: Water

Compatible Devices: Desktop

Noise Level: 19.4 – 32.1 dBA

Material: Aluminum

Speed: 500 – 1,500 ±150 RPM

Airflow: 33.22 – 99.68 CFM

Air Pressure: 0.91 – 2.75 mm-H₂O

Im Karton

Kraken Elite 280 (2023)
F 140P Fan x2
Installationszubehör
Breakout cable set

Garantie und Rückgaberecht

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Ressourcen

Manuals & Documentation

Übersicht

Hol dir diese leistungsstarke Kühlung und zeige ein statisches Bild oder animiertes GIF an, überwache PC-Leistungsinfo in Echtzeit, siehe, welche Musik gerade gespielt wird, streame Browserinhalte und vieles mehr mit der NZXT CAM-Software.

Weitwinkel-LCD-Display mit 2,36" (6 cm) Durchmesser, 640×640 Auflösung und 60 Hz Bildwiederholfrequenz für ein scharfes Bild aus jedem Betrachtungswinkel
Bildschirm mit einstellbarer Ausrichtung unterstützt die Anzeige von eigenen Bildern, animierten GIFs und NZXT CAM-Systeminformationen
Leistungsstarke Asetek-Pumpe für optimale Kühlung und flüsterleisen Betrieb mit bis zu 2.800 U/min
Inklusive F140/F120 RGB Core-Lüfter
Inklusive RGB-Steuerung, RGB-Lüfter und USB-Y-Kabel
Ein Breakout-Kabel vereinfacht die Installation
Gummischläuche sind mit einer Ummantelung aus Nylongeflecht verstärkt, um undichtigkeiten zu verhindern
Individuelle Steuerung der LCD-Anzeige, der Pumpendrehzahl und der Zero-Noise-Lüfterkurven über die NZXT CAM-Software

Close-up of a computer motherboard with an NZXT liquid cooling system displaying a temperature of 32°C on a circular digital screen; black cables and RAM slots are also visible.

Weitwinkel-LCD-Display

LCD-Display mit 2,36 Zoll (6 cm)Durchmesser und einem weiten Betrachtungswinkel, 640×640 Auflösung, 60 Hz Bildwiederholfrequenz sowie ultrahoher Helligkeit.

A circular NZXT liquid cooling pump with a digital display reading 32° Liquid is shown. The front displays the screen, while the back reveals a copper base with multiple screw holes.

Hochleistungspumpe

Die leistungsstarke Asetek-Pumpe nutzt einen 3-Phasen-Motor, um die Kühlflüssigkeit effizient und leise zu zirkulieren.

A black dual-fan computer liquid cooling system with digital display on the pump; arrows indicate cool air entering and warm air exiting through the radiator.

Leistungsstarke Kühlung

Static Pressure-Lüfter mit hydrodynamischem Gleitlager sorgen für leistungsstarke Kühlung bei minimalem Geräuschpegel.

A close-up view of the interior of a desktop computer case, featuring a liquid cooling system with a digital display showing 32°C, three vertical fans, and neatly managed cables.

Einfache Montage

Ein einzelnes Breakoutkabel von der Pumpe zum Motherboard vereinfacht die Installation
Inklusive kompatiblen Montagehalterungen für Intel- (LGA 1851/1700/1200/115X) und AMD-Prozessoren (AM4, AM5)
NZXT-Hochleistungs-Wärmeleitpaste ist bereits aufgetragen
Längere Gummischläuche mit haltbarem Nylon-Geflecht für sorgenfreie Handhabung

Technische Daten

Material

Aluminium und Kunststoff

Anzeigeausrichtung

Software einstellbar: Standard, +90°, +180°, -90°

Aktiver Anzeigebereich

Ø 2,36" (60 mm)

Anzeigefarbe

24-Bit True-Color LCD

Auflösung

640 × 640 px

Helligkeit

690 cd/m²

Paneltyp

TFT-LCD (Weitwinkel)

Abmessungen

Durchmesser: 81,9 mm / H: 59,5 mm

Material (Block)

Kupfer

Material (Gehäuse)

Kunststoff

Motordrehzahl

800 – 2.800 ± 300 U/min

Leistung

12 V DC, 0,3 A

Abmessungen

143 × 315 × 30 mm

Material

Aluminium

Länge

400 mm

Material

Ultra-niedrig verdunstendes Gummi mit Nylon-Geflecht

Modell

F140P Static Pressure-Lüfter

Anzahl

Abmessungen

140 × 140 × 26 mm

Drehzahl

500 – 1.500 ± 150 U/min

Volumenstrom

33,22 – 99,68 CFM

Statischer Druck

0,91 – 2,75 mm H₂O

Geräuschpegel

19,4 – 32,1 dBA

Lager

Fluiddynamisches Lager

Stromaufnahme

12 V DC, 0,28 A, 3,36 W

Anschluss

4-polig PWM

Lebensdauer

60.000 Stunden / 6 Jahre

Intel-Sockel

LGA 1851/1700, 1200, 115X

Intel-CPU

Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron

AMD-Sockel

AM5, AM4, sTRX4*, TR4* (*Bracket nicht enthalten)

AMD-CPU

Ryzen 9 / 7 / 5 / 3 / Threadripper

Garantie

6 Jahre

Modellnummer

RL-KN28E-B1

UPC

810074842211

EAN

5056547202211

3.9

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 106 reviews

72%would recommend these products

Total 5 star reviews: 64 Total 4 star reviews: 12 Total 3 star reviews: 6 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 19

AI Reviews Summary

Customers say this cooling system offers impressive display customization and cooling performance. Many reviews mention the quiet operation and sleek RGB lighting. Common feedback includes issues with cable thickness and management, with some noting the cords are bulkier than expected. While most praise the easy setup and temperature control, some report missing parts or software compatibility challenges. The customizable screen is a standout feature that users particularly enjoy.

106 reviews

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tyer
Reviewing
Kraken Elite 360
I do not recommend this product
Product Standouts Ease of use
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
its an ok aio for looks
i went from a lian li ga 2 lite and it preformed better around 8c but then ive seen it get to 60 degrees and the liquid get up to 38c idling and i dont like that after like 30 percent fan speed they dont really go any faster
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tyler h.
Verified Buyer
Reviewing
Kraken Elite 360
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
its ok
its looks cool lbut my 80 dollar lian li aio ran aio ran like 8c cooler
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Paul
Verified Reviewer
Reviewing
Kraken Elite 360
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
NZXT destroyed my PC's cooling and offered no solution
I am writing this because NZXT’s support has left me with an unusable workstation. I originally owned a Kraken Z73 that worked perfectly with my sTRX4 (Threadripper) setup. Following a warranty claim, NZXT support instructed me to permanently destroy my functional Z73 before they would ship a replacement.
They sent me the Kraken Elite 360, only for me to discover—and for them to later admit—that this unit is physically incompatible with the sTRX4 socket. The cold plate is too small to cover the CPU, and they do not offer a bracket for it.
The result? I followed their instructions, destroyed my original cooler, and now I have a "replacement" that doesn't fit and a dead computer. Instead of sending a compatible unit or offering a refund, they told me to "contact AMD" for a bracket that doesn't exist for this model.
If you are on a high-end platform, be very careful: NZXT’s RMA department does not seem to check compatibility before asking you to destroy your hardware. I am still waiting for a professional resolution.
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Chandler
Reviewing
Kraken Elite 360 RGB
I do not recommend this product
Product Standouts Performance
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Be better NZXT
Everything works fine, expect, it came with a defective breakout cable preventing
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NZXT
3 months ago
Hi Chandler,

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that your unit arrived with a defective breakout cable.

We were able to locate your support ticket and previously reached out regarding a replacement for the cable. However, we haven’t received a response yet. We’d still be more than happy to send a replacement—please reply to our ticket when you have a moment so we can proceed.

We look forward to assisting you.
M
Marc
Reviewing
Kraken Elite 360 RGB
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Had to return it...
The Turbinepump is noisy no matter what. It is NOT going to the advertised 1200rpm because it has a firmware safety feature that cuts at 1600rpm (20-30% speed is the same) I don't like that new pump and switched to a "Kraken 360" with the older asetek pump - silent again.
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NZXT
3 months ago
Hi Marc,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re really sorry to hear about the noise issue you experienced with the Kraken Elite 360 RGB.

We’ve sent you a support ticket regarding your concern so we can look into this further. We’d really appreciate it if you could let us know how your current unit is performing and if everything is running as expected now.

We’re here to help and look forward to your reply.