Due to hardware updates with the Kraken and Kraken Elite coolers, the old cables will no longer be compatible with the newer Krakens. The Kraken Elite delivers chillingly cool performance with a display that makes custom content truly pop. The 640x640 resolution wide-angle LCD display creates apicture that's detailed and vivid regardless of your viewing angle. This is one of the most debated questions when it comes to setting up any All-in-One Liquid cooler in a side or front mount configuration, with the answer being far more nuanced but coming down to personal preference. For Kraken series coolers featuring the pump within the Cap and not in the Radiator, so long as the highest point in the radiator is higher than the cap in the case any configuration is fine. I’m planning to upgrade from the Kraken X/Kraken Z to the newer Kraken or Kraken Elite, can I re-use my cables or fans? Shutdown your PC, then disconnect the PC from wall power for 5-10 minutes. After you have allowed the PC to sit without power, start the PC again and re-launch the CAM software. The Kraken 120 and Kraken M22 coolers only feature RGB control through the CAM software in the Lighting section. For Cooling control such as setting the pump and fan speeds, you’ll need to use either the motherboard BIOS or the motherboard’s control software to configure the pump and/or fan(s).

A more powerful microcontroller allows for more immersive customization such as audio visualizers and the ability to relay CAM information with particle density animations.Depending on the model of your Kraken, the integrated LCD screen will have a few effects that can be used to personalize your system. Below you’ll find a chart highlighting the different options available: Powerfully quiet F Series Core RGB fans provide cooling with superior heat dissipation capability. The 7th gen Asetek pump ensures your Kraken Elite cools optimally with 2800 RPM operation.

For fans, if you are coming from an RGB Kraken X or Z cooler you will need to use an additional controller for RGB control. Do I need to have CAM running at all times? Requires CAM Update. My Kraken is no longer detecting after an Update or Restart, how do I fix this? Do you have any questions not covered by this FAQ? Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Support team or join the Official NZXT Community Discord to keep up to date on our latest products, upcoming sales, and join in on discussions on everything from PC hardware to gaming. At this time, the NZXT CAM software is exclusive to Windows 10 and newer operating systems. How do I rotate the Kraken’s screen? If your case supports side mounting such as the NZXT H9 series, you can install the Kraken with the fans mounted directly to the radiator in either a push (exhaust) or pull (intake) configuration without issue, though you may want to consider how other fans are set up in the case when making this decision.NZXT RGB Channel Output LED QTY: Up to 40 LEDs per channel and up to 120 LEDs combined total for the total 3 channels If you’ve installed your Kraken and find that your screen is tilted, flipped, or otherwise not ideal you can adjust the screen rotation through the CAM software. All you need to do is go to the Lighting section and select the “LCD Display” option to expand its panel. In the top right corner of the panel, you’ll find a Rotate Display link that will bring you to the Kraken Screen Rotation options. A bright 2.36" wide angle LCD screen supports custom images along with animated GIFs and features a crystal clear 640x640 display resolution, double that of previous generations. Note: This only applies to the models with an integrated LCD screen such as the Kraken Z, the Kraken and Kraken Elite 240, 280, and 360 models.

If your case supports top mounting compatible with your Kraken’s radiator, then for many builds this would be the optimal place to mount the radiator with the case fans mounted directly to the radiator with the open side (intake) facing the inside of the case. This would be a push configuration with the Kraken acting as an exhaust.

Personalize screen content with custom images or performance info with user-friendly NZXT CAM software. Control fan and pump speeds and run at 0 RPM mode at low temperatures to eliminate fan noise. For Kraken Z and Kraken Elite models which feature a full edge-to-edge screen, these can be adjusted in 30 degree increments. For the Kraken 240, 280, and 360 models which feature a smaller screen, these can only be adjusted in 90 degree increments. What screen modes are available for my Kraken, Kraken Elite, or Kraken Z cooler?