NZXT recently released their new all-in-one liquid CPU cooler featuring and LCD display – the NZXT Kraken Z-3 series CPU coolers. The Kraken Z-3 series is composed of two variants; the Kraken Z63 with a 280mm radiator and the Kraken Z73 with a 360mm radiator. The Z-3 series looks similar to their predecessors, with round CPU water block and an all-black radiator with fan combo. The LCD display on the CPU water block is what separates the Z-3 series from its predecessors. It can display real-time system data like temperature, and can also display animated GIF. Both the Kraken Z63 and Z73 are now available, you can check out more details below.
NZXT Kraken Z-3 Series AIO Liquid CPU Cooler
NZXT recently announced and released their latest iteration of their RGB all-in-one liquid cooler – the Kraken Z-3 series; including the Kraken X-3 series. The X-3 is a bit similar to the Z-3 but it doesn’t feature the LCD display. Instead, the X-3 series only has the infinity mirror ring LED. That’s why the Z-3 is the more exciting product in this release.
The NZXT Kraken Z73 and Z63 features a 360mm and 280mm radiator respectively and Asetek’s 7th gen pump. The pump has a motor that can do 800 to 2,800 RPM. Both variant features NZXT’s Aer P120 fans that are rated to have a noise level of around 21 – 36 dBA and a fan speed of 500 to 2,000 RPM.
The 2.63” or 60mm LCD display is the main attraction of the Kraken Z-3 series. It’s capable of display 24-bit color and with-it users can do “unlimited visual customizations” and display vital system health data as well as an animated GIF via NZXT CAM.
Both the Kraken X-3 and Z-3 series are compatible with mainstream CPU sockets such as Intel’s LGA 1151 and AMD’s AM4. The Z-3 can also be used on socket TR4 but the bracket is not included. You can check out the rest of the specifications below.
NZXT Kraken Z-3 Series Specifications
| Kraken Z63 | Kraken Z73 | |
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| Water Block | Dimensions(LxWxH): 79 x 79 x 52 mm Material: Block: Copper, Housing: Plastic |
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| Pump | Motor Speed & Power: 800 – 2,800 + 300 RPM, 12V DC, 0.3A | |
| Radiator | Dimensions: 143 x 315 x 30mm Material: Aluminum | Dimensions: 121 x 394 x 27mm Material: Aluminum |
| Tube | Length: 400mm Material: Ultra-low Evaporation Rubber with Nylon Braided Sleeve |
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| Cap | Display Orientation: Software adjustable Default and -90° orientation Display Panel Active Area: 2.36” (60mm) diameter Display Color: 24-bit true color LCD Display Resolution: 320 x 320 px Display Brightness: 650 cd/m² |
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| Fans | Quantity: 2 Dimension: 140 x 140 x 26mm Speed: 500-1,800 + 300 RPM Air Flow: 2 7. 2 7 - 9 8 .1 7 C F M Air Pressure: 0.21 - 2.71mm-H₂O Noise: 21-38dBA Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Power Consumption: 12V DC, 0.38A, 4.56W Connector: 4-pin PWM Life: 60,000 hours / 6 Years | Aer P120 Quantity: 3 Dimension: 120 x 120 x 26mm Speed: 500-2,000 + 300 RPM Air Flow: 1 8 . 2 8 - 7 3 .1 1 C F M Air Pressure: 0 .1 8 - 2 . 9 3 m m - H₂O Noise: 21-36dBA Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Power Consumption: 12V DC, 0.32A, 3.84W Connector: 4-pin PWM Life: 60,000 hours / 6 Years |
| Compatible Socket & CPU | Intel Socket LGA 1151, 1150, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011, 2011-3, 2066 Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron AMD Socket AM4, TR4(bracket not included) AMD Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3 / Ryzen 9 / Threadripper |
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| Warranty | 6 Years | |
Pricing and Availability
The NZXT Kraken Z73 and Z63 AIO liquid CPU cooler are now available, and comes with an MSRP of $279.99 and $249.99 USD. NZXT is also offering a 6-year warranty for the said coolers.
