Weight
1.31 kg
Chipset
LGA 1851, LGA 1700, AM4, AM5, LGA 1200, LGA 1151, LGA 1150, LGA 1155NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB
Cooling
| Cooling Type i | AIO liquid (52 others) |
| Max fan rpm i | 2000 rpm (22 others) |
| Max pump rpm i | 2800 rpm (4 others) |
| Max Airflow i | 98.61 CFM |
| Number Of Fans i | 2 (44 others) |
Dimensions
| Heatsink/water Block Height i | 59.5 mm |
| Heatsink/water Block Width i | 81.9 mm (1 other) |
| Heatsink/water Block Depth i | 81.9 mm (1 other) |
| Radiator Size i | 280 mm (3 others) |
| Radiator Height i | 27 mm (36 others) |
| Radiator Length i | 321 mm |
| Radiator Width i | 137 mm |
General info
| Cpu socket i | LGA 1851, LGA 1700, AM4, AM5, LGA 1200, LGA 1151, LGA 1150, LGA 1155NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB |
| Audible Noise (max) i | 34.5 dB |
| Weight i | 1.31 kg (2 others) |
| Release date i | 1 year ago10/22/2024 (2 others) |
| Warranty period i | 6 years (24 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the warranty period of the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB?
At 6 years, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB ranks #1 out of 101 — see ranking cpu cooler products — one of the Highest warranty period in this category, 85% above the category average.
What is the max airflow of the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB?
At 98.61 CFM, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB is 38% above the category average for max airflow, ranking #4 out of 100 — see ranking cpu cooler products.
Is the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB lightweight?
Yes. At 1.31 kg, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB is 99% below the category average for weight, ranking #18 out of 102 — see ranking cpu cooler products.
What is the max pump rpm of the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB?
At 2800 rpm, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB is 11% below the category average for max pump rpm, ranking #35 out of 51 — see ranking cpu cooler products.
What is the audible noise (max) of the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB?
At 34.5 dB, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB is 11% above the category average for audible noise (max), ranking #32 out of 102 — see ranking cpu cooler products.
How does it compare?
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's weight compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 1.31 kg, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB leads the Arctic Freezer 36 (890 g) by 100%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's max airflow compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 98.61 CFM, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB leads the Asus ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme (21.08 CFM) by 79%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's audible noise (max) compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 34.5 dB, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB leads the Arctic Freezer 36 (10.64 dB) by 69%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's max fan rpm compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 2000 rpm, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB trails the Asus ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB (5100 rpm) by 61%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's max pump rpm compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 2800 rpm, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB trails the Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB (6400 rpm) by 56%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's number of fans compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 2, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB trails the Asus ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB (3) by 33%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's radiator size compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 280 mm, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB trails the Asus ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB (360 mm) by 22%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's radiator length compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 321 mm, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB trails the Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB (403 mm) by 20%.
How does the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB's warranty period compare to similar cpu coolerss?
At 6 years, the NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB leads the Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB (5 years) by 17%.