NZXT Kraken X73 RGB 360mm - RL-KRX73-R1 - AIO RGB CPU liquid cooler - Improved pump - Powered by CAM V4 - RGB connector - 120 mm Aer RGB V2 radiator fans (3 included)

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The design of this AIO is similar to what we've seen before from NZXT and that's a good thing. These are among the best-looking AIOs out there and the performance has usually been pretty good to match. Everything is included to wire everything up so you can manipulate the pump speed using NZXT's CAM software. Explaining all the details of these new NZXT Kraken X-3 RGB AIOs may be repetitive reading for those of you who caught our original review of the Kraken X-3 and Z-3 series earlier this year, if that applies to you then you might want to skip past this introduction as the only significant change with this new bunch of AIOs is the addition of RGB fans, and of course the inclusion of the 240mm Z53 which was missing from the original launch in July.

NZXT Kraken X73 RGB White All In One 360mm Intel/AMD - Scan NZXT Kraken X73 RGB White All In One 360mm Intel/AMD - Scan

Based on their cooling performance, the Kraken Z73 has the obvious edge over the X73. However, is it worth it for their price?This AIO cooler is a stunning thing on the computer, efficiency (cooling sensible) is nothing out of this world, it carries out similar to any other 360mm AIO out there, the pump is silent but the fans have to start harder when a Ryzen 9 3950X heats up a bit. The only real advantage for this cooler over others is the very nice screen on the pump, likewise, the setup is quite easy.

Kraken X3 Series Installation Video – NZXT Support Center Kraken X3 Series Installation Video – NZXT Support Center

Our main focus of this review is the new Kraken X73 RGB, as mentioned previously the only difference with these coolers compared to the originals is the new RGB fans. Gone are the Aer P 120mm units with interchangeable colour trims that came with the regular X-3 AIOs, and in are the new Aer RGB 2 fans with an opaque diffuser ring housing eight RGB LEDs.Even though Z73 and X73 share so many characteristics, their cooling performance is another story entirely. At idle, the Z73 maintained a whole degree (11 degrees Celsius) lower compared with X73 at the same ambient temperature. A significant difference between their thermal performance can be seen more when both are subjected to a load. The Z73 recorded a whopping decrease to 42 degrees Celsius. The last action is to link the cables from the pump. The breakaway cable television has 3 ends. One is connected to my PUMP header on my motherboard, the other to an extra SATA cable television coming from my PSU, and the other is just left hanging as I had to utilize for it. The second cable television connected to the pump is the usb one which is likewise linked to an extra USB header on your motherboard. Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central) Who it's for

NZXT Kraken X73 vs Z73 - Differences between CPU Coolers NZXT Kraken X73 vs Z73 - Differences between CPU Coolers

Update on moving my AIO cooler to the top: So concerning to the placement of my aio I moved it from the front to the top of my pc, which is exhaust, now my issue with this is NZXT’s style with the tubing in addition to my case, Its really bothersome how I need to remove my 140mm fan to offer room for the tubes I may at this point need to modify my case to at least have a fan there.likewise, ensure you plug the 4 pin port from the pump to the “AIO” or “PUMP” fan adapter on your mobo. these connectors will run at 100% power enabling your software (NZXT Cam, in this case) to control the pump speed. if your mobo does not have those fan adapters, you can utilize any other fan connector such as “CHA” or “CPU”, but if you do this make certain you set that adapters power in bios to full power or disable any speed control for that particular connector. again, this will permit the pump to get full power from the mobo, and NZXT Cam will manage the pump speed. All of the pictures reveal to mount this with the tubes at the top. This causes air bubbles and kills the cooler causing the fans to run more difficult and temps to remain greater. If front mounting, televisions on the radiator must be at the bottom. Air rises to the top. After switching my temps are cooler and the fans stay quieter at medium loads. I have an H510 case, but the x63 does not precisely fit well. You need to really press it therein, however it will fit with a bit of elbow grease. Its simple to ingratiate televisions at the top, however your cooling/performance will suffer considerably.