NZXT's newest endeavor had its components dictated by NZXT, including a custom (and fairly complex) PCB for fan speed, pump speed, and RGB control, planted under a custom pump plate with infinity mirror finish. The Corsair units, however, are using an unmodified Asetek platform from top-to-bottom, aside from a couple of Corsair fans. The most direct Gen5 competition would be from Corsair, makers of the H115i and H100iV2, each priced to compete with the Kraken X42 ($130) and X52. NZXT's new Kraken X42, X52, and X62 liquid coolers were announced today, all using the new Asetek Gen5 pump with substantial custom modifications. We've got the EK WB Predator XLC 280 as a high-end alternative, alongside the Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3 as a $50 air cooler, just to provide a baseline. This review looks at the temperature performance and noise performance, along with a noise-temperature curve, of the new NZXT Kraken X62, X52, and X42 liquid coolers, particularly matched against the H100iV2. Our disassembly of the Kraken X42 liquid cooler showed the device's internals, explained that the high-quality of design and component selection made for a promising set of tests, but didn't dive into the details. Corsair most heavily competes in the 240mm market - that'd go up against the X52 - where the H100iV2 is priced at ~$105 right now, though the H90 also competes with the X42. The coolers use Gen5 Asetek pumps with custom-built pump blocks, "infinity mirror" pump plates, and NZXT fans that differentiate the X42, X52, and X62 line-up from Corsair's nearby competition. Tempered glass side panel, Steel, ABS plasticġx Audio/Mic2x USB 3.02x USB 2.A new series of Kraken liquid coolers from NZXT marks the first time that Asetek has afforded a customer the responsibility of designing custom electronics, which NZXT deploys for RGB LED control and future firmware revisions. Integrated PSU shroud with three SSD mounts Streamlined VR access with HDMI and USB 3.0 from the top IOĮasy-to-use headset and VR cable management puckįull Kraken Series cooler support up to 280mm Steel chassis and tempered glass constructionĬable management optimized for a simple and hassle-free build There’s no sacrificing performance with this small mid-tower case that boasts full compatibility with our Kraken Series liquid coolers. The S340 features an open-interior design with a steel cable management bar that splits the front intake from the rest of the case.įully-filtered intakes, steel-plated audio jacks, captive thumb screws, and over twenty cable management points are just a few of the small touches that we’ve added to keep your build looking sleek and functional. The S340 Elite is strong, compact, and takes the S340 chassis to new heights. It includes a magnetic cable management puck to conveniently store VR or audio headsets with fast and flexible mounting access. The top IO panel has been optimized with an HDMI port and additional USB ports for a streamlined VR experience. Tempered glass compact ATX Mid-Tower with VR supportĮxpanding on the S340’s renowned durability, the S340 Elite features a tempered glass panel to showcase builds with crisp clarity.
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