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The video introduces the NZXT Kraken water coolers, focusing on their high performance and aesthetic appeal. The 360mm Elite version features RGB fans and a large LCD screen for system stats and animations via NZXT's cam software, with smaller screens on the non-elite versions. The coolers come in various sizes – 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm, and colors – black and white. The unboxing reveals minimalist packaging, with fittings for different motherboard sockets, cables, an RGB controller, and the cooler itself with pre-applied thermal paste. Installation includes attaching a backplate, securing the CPU block, and connecting cables.
Testing in an NZXT H9 Flow case with an Intel i9-13900k CPU during a stress test showed average and maximum temperatures of 82°C and 91°C, respectively, and 64°C during gaming. With a controlled room temperature of 21.5°C and maximum fan and pump speeds, the cooler demonstrated effective performance for mainstream CPUs, combining quiet operation with aesthetic enhancements like RGB lighting. The NZXT Elite model stands out for its stylish design, robust cooling capabilities, and extensive customization options for RGB enthusiasts.
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In this part of the video, the speaker introduces the new NZXT Kraken water coolers, highlighting their blend of performance and aesthetics. The 360mm Elite version features RGB fans and a larger LCD screen for displaying system stats and animations via the NZXT cam software, while non-elite versions have smaller screens. Different sizes are available, including 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm, in both black and white.
The video then unboxes the cooler, noting its minimalist packaging design and multilingual detailed view. Inside, it contains fittings for various motherboard sockets, cables, an RGB controller, and the cooler itself with pre-applied thermal paste.
The installation process involves attaching a backplate, inserting posts, securing the CPU block, and connecting the fan and RGB cables to the motherboard. The NZXT cam software is needed to control the RGB and fan speeds, allowing customization of fan colors and effects, and display information like CPU and GPU temperatures on the screen.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker tests a cooler in the NZXT H9 Flow case with an Intel i9-13900k CPU during a 30-minute stress test. The cooler recorded an average temperature of 82°C and a maximum of 91°C, and while gaming, it maintained an average temperature of 64°C. Room temperature was kept at 21.5°C, with fans and pump running at maximum speed. The cooler proved effective for mainstream CPUs, despite minor RGB bleed. It combines aesthetics and high performance, running quietly even under silent operation mode. The NZXT Elite model is highlighted as a stylish, robust choice for CPU cooling with good customization options for RGB enthusiasts.