Kraken Elite 360
NZXTReleased May 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026
AIO liquid cooler with Asetek Gen 7 platform offering high performance, low noise, easy breakout cable setup, and vibrant RGB display. The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 scores 85/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tom's Hardware, XDA, Cubed3, and PC Gamer.
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Geekawhat) to 95 (Tom's Hardware) — a 23-point spread.
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- Expensive(5)
6 Publication Reviews
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NZXT’s Kraken Elite 360 RGB is one of the best-performing and best-looking AIOs on the market, with chart-topping noise-normalized performance – but it ain’t cheap.
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The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is among the best CPU coolers NZXT has made so far, offering excellent thermal performance for flagship AMD and Intel processors.
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NZXT has once again blown it out of the park; the Kraken 360 Elite RGB is a device that, case permitting, deserves to be the main feature of a new PC build or upgrade.
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The Kraken Elite represents a new chapter for NZXT and a step away from Asetek's all-consuming patents.
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