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NZXT Kraken X53

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4 editorial reviews
NZXT's Kraken X53 240mm RGB CPU liquid cooler gets fully tested. Our results show it may be one to avoid.Read more
Aside its somewhat high price tag the Kraken X53 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler by NZXT has it all, near-excellent build quality, very good cooling efficiency, low noise levels and even a 6-year limited warranty.Read more
NZXT may be best known (in my opinion) for their fantastic PC cases. However, they've also got some of the most competitive and rather stylish liquid coolers around, and have for quite some time now. A new year means a new model too, and they've unleashed their new X53 and Z63 series on us. Which model is right for your system, budget and other requirements? Well, that's what we aim to find out. NZXT Kraken X53 The two models are offering broadly the same features when it comes to cooling. They both have high-quality radiators, flexible tubing, and even theRead more
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Key specs

  • Socket TRX4, LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), Socket sTRX4, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 2066, Socket AM4, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • AMD Ryzen, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9
  • 2
  • 2000 rpm
  • 500 rpm
  • 73.11 cu-ft./minute
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NZXT Kraken X53 - Full Specifications

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General
Supported processor sockets
  • Socket TRX4
  • LGA 1155
  • LGA 2011-v3
  • Socket sTRX4
  • LGA 1151
  • LGA 1156
  • LGA 2066
  • Socket AM4
  • LGA 1200
  • LGA 1366
  • LGA 1150
  • LGA 2011
Compatible processor series
  • AMD Ryzen
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i9
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Radiator materialAluminium
Number of fans2
Illumination colourMulti
Water block materialCopper
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Power
Rated Voltage12.0 V
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)60000.0 h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportyes
Pump motor speed (max)2800.0 rpm
Pump motor speed (min)800.0 rpm
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Dimensions
Fan width4.72 in
Fan depth1.02 in
Fan height1.02 in
Fan diameter4.72 in
Radiator width10.83 in
Radiator height4.84 in
Radiator depth1.18 in
Waterblock width3.15 in
Waterblock depth3.15 in
Waterblock height2.17 in
Tube length15.75 in

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NZXT Kraken X53 NZXT - Editorial Reviews (4)

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NZXT Kraken X53 NZXT Kraken X53 240mm Liquid Cooler with RGB CPU Cooler Review
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TweakTown
Published: 28.01.2020
NZXT Kraken X53 240mm Liquid Cooler with RGB CPU Cooler Review
3.4

NZXT's Kraken X53 240mm RGB CPU liquid cooler gets fully tested. Our results show it may be one to avoid.

By Chad Sebring
25 minute read
NZXT Kraken X53 NZXT Kraken X53 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler Review
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nikktech.com
Published: 10.02.2021
NZXT Kraken X53 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler Review

Aside its somewhat high price tag the Kraken X53 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler by NZXT has it all, near-excellent build quality, very good cooling efficiency, low noise levels and even a 6-year limited warranty.

By Nik Kastrantas
3 minute read
NZXT Kraken X53 NZXT Kraken X53 240mm AIO Review | Page 3 of 4 | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 28.01.2020
NZXT Kraken X53 240mm AIO Review | Page 3 of 4 | eTeknix

NZXT may be best known (in my opinion) for their fantastic PC cases. However, they've also got some of the most competitive and rather stylish liquid coolers around, and have for quite some time now. A new year means a new model too, and they've unleashed their new X53 and Z63 series on us. Which model is right for your system, budget and other requirements? Well, that's what we aim to find out. NZXT Kraken X53 The two models are offering broadly the same features when it comes to cooling. They both have high-quality radiators, flexible tubing, and even the

By eTeknix.com
3 minute read
NZXT Kraken X53 NZXT Kraken X53 RGB AIO review: Attractive design and impressive cooling comes at a price
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Windows Central
Published: 19.11.2020
NZXT Kraken X53 RGB AIO review: Attractive design and impressive cooling comes at a price
4.0

A rock-solid AIO let down a little by its price positioning.

By Rich Edmonds
10 minute read

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