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Kraken 280 RGB
Sale price$199.99
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Kraken 280 RGB
Sale price$199.99
Overview
The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.
- Pump features an embedded 1.54” square LCD screen to display real-time system info or custom images
- Screen supports the display of custom images, animated GIFs, and CAM system info with adjustable orientation
- Powerful Asetek pump provides optimal cooling and up to 2,800 RPM whisper-quiet operation
- Includes high-performance PWM fans with fluid dynamic bearings for optimal cooling
- Includes F140/F120 RGB Core fans
- Single breakout cable simplifies installation
- Rubber tubing is reinforced with nylon-braided sleeves to prevent leaks
- Control custom screen content, RGB, pump speed, and zero-noise fan curves with NZXT CAM software.
LCD Display
High-Performance Pump
Colorful Cooling
Installation Made Easy
Tech Specs
Cap
Material
Aluminum and plastic
Display Orientation
Software adjustable: Default, +90°, +180°, -90°
Display Panel Active Area
1.54" (39.1 mm)
Display Resolution
240 x 240 px
Display Brightness
300 cd/m²
Display Panel Type
Transmissive TFT, 262K color
Water Block
Dimensions
Diameter: 74.7 mm / H: 55.97 mm
Material (Block)
Copper
Material (Housing)
Plastic
Pump
Motor Speed
800–2,800 ± 300 RPM
Power
12 V DC, 0.3 A
Radiator
Dimensions
143 x 315 x 30 mm
Material
Aluminum
Tube
Length
400 mm
Material
Ultra-low Evaporation Rubber with Nylon Braided Sleeve
Fan Specs
Model
F140 RGB Core Fans
Quantity
2
Dimensions
140 x 140 x 26 mm
Speed
500–1,500 ± 150 RPM
Air Flow
90.79 CFM
Air Pressure
3.22 mm H₂O
Noise
34.48 dBA
Bearing
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Power Consumption
12 V DC, 0.24 A, 2.88 W
Connector
4-pin PWM
Life
60,000 hours / 6 Years
RGB Controller
Dimensions
63.2 x 53.2 x 12.8 mm
Weight
52.8 g
Mounting
Magnet and 3M Dual Lock
Connection Cables
1 x USB 2.0 internal connector / 1 x SATA power cable
Input Connector
12 V DC, 2.6 A
RGB Lighting Channels
3
Output Channel Voltage
5 V DC
LED Qty per Channel
Up to 40 LEDs per channel; up to 120 LEDs total
Compatible Socket & CPU
Intel Socket
LGA 1851/1700 & 1200/115X; Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron
AMD Socket
AM5, AM4, sTRX4*, TR4* (*Threadripper bracket not included); AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3 / Threadripper
General
Warranty
6 years
Model
RL-KR280-W1 (White) / RL-KR280-B1 (Black)
UPC
810074842754 (White) / 810074842761 (Black)
EAN
5056547202679 (White) / 5056547202686 (Black)