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Black 280 mm AIO liquid cooler with 1.54" LCD pump head and two 140 mm RGB fans

NZXT

NZXT RL-KR280-B1 Kraken RGB 280 liquid cooler

SKU CH-CJAS-42TV0 MPN RL-KR280-B1

280 mm liquid CPU cooler with a 1.54″ LCD screen, two 140 mm PWM fans and broad Intel and AMD socket support

  • Radiator size143 × 315 × 30 mm
  • Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
  • Compatible socketsAMD Socket AM4 / AMD Socket AM5 / AMD Socket sTR4 / AMD Sock
  • Block dimensionsDiameter: 74.7 mm H: 55.97 mm
  • Cooling block materialCopper
  • Radiator materialAluminum

Fan Size 2 Fan Slots (140mm)

Color Black

  • 54" LCD shows real-time system stats or custom images
  • 7th-gen Asetek pump runs up to 2800 RPM for quiet cooling
  • Two 140 mm FDB fans deliver 90.79 CFM at 34.48 dBA
  • Reinforced nylon-braided tubes and single breakout cable simplify installation
  • NZXT CAM software enables 0 RPM fan mode at low temperatures

280 mm LCD liquid cooler

The NZXT Kraken RGB 280 is an all-in-one liquid cooler with a 1.54" circular LCD on the pump head. It fits Intel sockets from LGA 1150 through LGA 1851 and AMD sockets AM4, AM5, sTR4 and sTRX4. The package includes two 140 mm F140RGB Core fans and a 315 mm aluminium radiator.

Sustained-load behaviour

The seventh-generation Asetek pump runs at 2800 RPM while the fluid-dynamic-bearing fans operate between 500 and 1500 RPM, moving 90.79 CFM at 34.48 dBA. A single breakout cable simplifies wiring and the reinforced nylon-braided sleeves protect the tubing during long-term use. NZXT CAM software allows 0 RPM fan mode at low temperatures.

Pre-installation checks

Verify that your case can accommodate a 315 x 143 x 30 mm radiator with two 140 mm fan slots. Confirm your motherboard provides a 4-pin PWM header for the fans and a USB 2.0 header for the pump display. Ensure the CPU socket matches the listed Intel or AMD platforms and that clearance around the 74.7 mm pump diameter is sufficient.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNZXT
Product lineKraken
Model nameKraken RGB 280 Black
Part numberRL-KR280-B1
Product typeLiquid Cooling System
Product colorBlack
Performance
Fan speed500 – 1500 ± 150 RPM
Fan airflow90.79 CFM
Ports & slots
Fan plug type4-pin PWM
Size & build
Radiator size143 × 315 × 30 mm
Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
Block dimensionsDiameter: 74.7 mm H: 55.97 mm
Cooling block materialCopper
Radiator materialAluminum
Fan dimensions140 × 140 × 26 mm
Bearing designFluid Dynamic Bearing
Shipping weight2.29 kg
Package size429 × 209 × 158 mm
Compatibility
Compatible socketsAMD Socket AM4 / AMD Socket AM5 / AMD Socket sTR4 / AMD Socket sTRX4 / Intel LGA 1150 / Intel LGA 1151 / Intel LGA 1155 / Intel LGA 1156 / Intel LGA 1200 / Intel LGA 1700 / Intel LGA 1851
Environment & compliance
Fan noise level34.48 dBA
More details
LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How loud are the 140 mm fans at their 1500 RPM maximum?

The two 140 mm F140RGB Core fans produce up to 34.48 dBA at 1500 RPM, while the pump runs at a fixed 2800 RPM; NZXT CAM software can stop the fans completely at low temperatures for silent operation.

Which motherboard headers and sockets are required to run the cooler?

You need a CPU fan header and a USB 2.0 header for the pump, plus a 4-pin PWM header for each fan; the mounting kit supports Intel LGA 1700 and 1851 plus AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets.

Will the 315 mm radiator and reinforced nylon-braided tubes fit alongside an existing full-size ATX power supply?

The radiator measures 143 mm wide by 315 mm long by 30 mm thick, and the braided tubes add flexibility for routing around a standard ATX PSU in most mid-tower cases.

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