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Black AIO liquid cooler with 360 mm radiator, three 120 mm fans and square CPU block featuring 2.72 inch IPS LCD screen surrounded

NZXT

NZXT RL-KR36E-B2 Kraken Elite 360 liquid cooler

SKU CH-ACGV-RFNP7 MPN RL-KR36E-B2

A 360 mm AIO liquid cooler with a 2.72‑inch 640 x 640 IPS LCD and three 120 mm fluid‑dynamic‑bearing fans running 500‑2400 RPM at 30.00 dBA, compatible with Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200.

  • Radiator size402 mm
  • Fan size3 Fan Slots (120 mm)
  • Compatible socketsIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X Intel Core i9 / Core
  • AMD socket supportAMD Socket AM5, AM4 AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen
  • Intel socket supportIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X Intel Core i9 / Core
  • Block dimensions401 × 120 × 27 mm

Size 3 Fan Slots (120mm)

Color Black

  • 72-inch IPS LCD shows system stats and GIFs at 640 x 640 resolution
  • NZXT Turbine pump combines high pressure with high flow for strong cooling
  • Three 120 mm fans deliver 75.12 CFM each at 30.00 dBA
  • Fluid dynamic bearings and 500 to 2400 RPM range keep noise low under load
  • Polyester-braided rubber tubing resists leaks while staying flexible during installation

Kraken Elite 360 AIO liquid cooler

The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is an all-in-one liquid cooler built around a 360 mm radiator and three 120 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fans. A 2.72 inch IPS LCD with 640 x 640 resolution at 60 Hz sits on the pump block, surrounded by an addressable RGB ring. The unit mounts to Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115X sockets as well as AMD AM5 and AM4 platforms.

Upgrading from air coolers or 240 mm AIOs

Builders moving from a tower air cooler or a 240 mm liquid cooler gain the extra radiator surface of the 360 mm design and the higher static pressure of the Turbine pump. The jump is worthwhile when the CPU regularly sustains heavy all-core loads that push smaller coolers into noisy fan curves.

Capacity and headroom

Three fans spinning between 500 and 2,400 RPM deliver 75.12 CFM each at up to 30.00 dBA, giving ample thermal headroom for modern high-wattage desktop processors. The 402 mm radiator length and 27 mm block thickness require a case with matching clearance; tighter chassis may not accommodate the full assembly.

How it compares

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Price $247.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,190 comparable items (median $71.99).
Radiator size 402 mm
Higher than about 91% of the 165 comparable items (median 360 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNZXT
Product lineKraken Elite
Part numberRL-KR36E-B2
Product typeAIO
Product colorBlack
Performance
Fan speed500–2,400 ± 250 RPM per fan
Fan airflow75.12 CFM per fan
Ports & slots
Fan plug type8-pin for PWM & RGB
Size & build
Radiator size402 mm
Fan size3 Fan Slots (120 mm)
Block dimensions401 × 120 × 27 mm
Fan dimensions360 × 120 × 25 mm
Bearing designFluid Dynamic Bearing
Shipping weight2.56 kg
Package size457 × 193 × 142 mm
Compatibility
Compatible socketsIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X
Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3
Pentium / Celeron
AMD Socket AM5, AM4
AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3
AMD socket supportAMD Socket AM5, AM4
AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3
Intel socket supportIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X
Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3
Pentium / Celeron
Environment & compliance
Fan noise level30 dBA per fan
More details
LED lightingARGB

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Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 401 mm wide pump block need above the motherboard?

The pump block measures 401 x 120 x 27 mm, so allow at least 27 mm of vertical clearance above the CPU socket for the unit itself plus room for the reinforced tubing to bend without kinking.

Which mounting brackets are used for an Intel LGA 1700 socket?

Use the supplied Intel bracket set labelled for LGA 1700; secure the back-plate first, then align the pump block over the socket before tightening the four captive screws in a cross pattern to avoid uneven pressure.

When should the three 120 mm radiator fans be cleaned?

Clean the fan blades and radiator fins with compressed air every 6 to 12 months; the fluid-dynamic bearings are sealed and do not require lubrication.

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