NZXT
NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB
The NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB lands as a entry-level cpu cooler, built around 240mm AIO.
49/100
240mm AIO240 mmLGA 1851AM51.54 inch squareBlack
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Why we rate it
- LGA1851 support
- AM5 support
- RGB
- Below-average radiator size
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler type240
Radiator size240 mm
Performance
Fan count2
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA 1851
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
LCD pump screenYes
LCD resolution1.54
ColourBlack
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB vs ARCTIC ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC
NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGBARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC
| NZXTNZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGBThis page | ARCTICARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 49 /100 |
| Cooler type | 240 | mm AIO |
| Radiator size | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Max rpm | — | 1800 |
Who it's for
Is the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB?
Its lga1851 support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Castle 360EX?
The Castle 360EX scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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