NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB (2024)
Category: CPU Cooler
Manufacturer: NZXT
Type: liquid
TDP Rating: 250W
Noise: 34.5 dBA
Price: $159.99 from Amazon

NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB (2024)
Type
liquid
TDP Rating
250W
Noise
34.5 dBA
Best price from Amazon
$159.99
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Overview
A 280mm AIO liquid cooler specced for 250W. Noise is specced at 34.5 dBA; socket support includes AM5, AM4, LGA1700. That rating covers flagship parts like a 14900K or 9950X under sustained load. Confirm your case has a 280mm mount before checkout.
Expect to pay around $159.99, which lands it among premium options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current CPU cooler prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through NZXT, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | liquid |
| Noise Level | 34.5 dBA |
| Cooler Height | 0 mm |
| Sockets | AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200 |
| TDP Rating | 250 W |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm |




