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NZXT Kraken M22

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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
If you are looking at this cooler online, and see the $99.99 price, we would quickly pass. Want to find out why?Read more
NZXT has released a budget-friendly 120mm rad based Kraken series liquid cooler, meet the M22. This new cooler is compatible with CAM software for that funky LED display and the radiator is armed with... IntroductionRead more
Answer (1 of 2): Honestly, 120mm and 140mm AIO have no practical use except for Mini-ITX and SFF builds, where good heatsinks have little space to fit in. The same goes for the NZXT M22. Even for small builds there are much better options, such as the Noctua NH-L9i air cooler. If you’re using a M...Read more
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Key specs

  • LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), Socket FM2, Socket AM2, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 2066, Socket FM1, Socket AM3+, Socket AM2+, Socket AM4, Socket FM2+, Socket AM3, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • AMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon II, AMD Athlon X2, AMD Athlon X4, AMD FX, AMD Phenom, AMD Ryzen, Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
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  • 2000 rpm
  • 500 rpm
  • 73.11 cu-ft./minute
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NZXT Kraken M22 - Full Specifications

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General
Supported processor sockets
  • LGA 1155
  • LGA 2011-v3
  • Socket FM2
  • Socket AM2
  • LGA 1151
  • LGA 1156
  • LGA 2066
  • Socket FM1
  • Socket AM3+
  • Socket AM2+
  • Socket AM4
  • Socket FM2+
  • Socket AM3
  • LGA 1200
  • LGA 1150
  • LGA 2011
Compatible processor series
  • AMD A
  • AMD Athlon
  • AMD Athlon II
  • AMD Athlon X2
  • AMD Athlon X4
  • AMD FX
  • AMD Phenom
  • AMD Ryzen
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i9
  • Intel Pentium
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Material
  • Aluminium
  • Copper
  • Nylon
  • Rubber
Number of fans1
Illumination LEDyes
Illumination colour
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
Tube materialRubber
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Power
Fan connector4-pin
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Technical details
Fan speed (max)2000.0 rpm
Fan speed (min)500.0 rpm
Maximum airflow73.11 cu-ft./minute
Minimum airflow18.28 cu-ft./minute
Maximum air pressure2.93 mmH2O
Minimum air pressure0.18 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportyes
Pump motor speed (max)3300.0 rpm
Pump motor speed (min)2700.0 rpm
Pump motor speed3000.0 rpm
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Dimensions
Fan height1.02 in
Fan diameter4.72 in
Radiator width5.98 in
Radiator height4.72 in
Radiator depth1.26 in
Weight31.04 oz
Waterblock width2.56 in
Waterblock depth2.56 in
Waterblock height1.89 in
Tube length15.75 in

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NZXT Kraken M22 NZXT - Editorial Reviews (4)

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NZXT Kraken M22 NZXT Kraken M22 CPU Cooler Review
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TweakTown
Published: 21.07.2018
NZXT Kraken M22 CPU Cooler Review
3.9

If you are looking at this cooler online, and see the $99.99 price, we would quickly pass. Want to find out why?

By Chad Sebring
21 minute read
NZXT Kraken M22 NZXT Kraken M22 Review
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Guru3D.com
Published: -
NZXT Kraken M22 Review

NZXT has released a budget-friendly 120mm rad based Kraken series liquid cooler, meet the M22. This new cooler is compatible with CAM software for that funky LED display and the radiator is armed with... Introduction

By Hilbert Hagedoorn
4 minute read
NZXT Kraken M22 What is your review of the NZXT Kraken M22?
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Quora
What is your review of the NZXT Kraken M22?

Answer (1 of 2): Honestly, 120mm and 140mm AIO have no practical use except for Mini-ITX and SFF builds, where good heatsinks have little space to fit in. The same goes for the NZXT M22. Even for small builds there are much better options, such as the Noctua NH-L9i air cooler. If you’re using a M...

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NZXT Kraken M22 NZXT Kraken M22
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HEXUS
Published: 08.03.2018
NZXT Kraken M22

Same stylish looks. More agreeable fee.

By Parm Mann
5 minute read

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