Reddit reviews NZXT Kraken X62 280mm - RL-KRX62-02 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - CAM-Powered - Infinity Mirror Design - Performance Engineered Pump - Reinforced Extended Tubing - Aer P140mm Radiator Fan (2 Included),Black

I woke up last Monday morning and had the urge to build a gaming PC out of nowhere. I literally reached over to my phone while laying in bed at 5 AM in the morning and started ordering parts off Amazon and a couple days later here's the finished product. I had 0 PC building experience before this but thankfully Reddit and Google had all the answers I needed.

Specs:

MOBO: ASUS Prime Z370-A II (in case I want to upgrade to a 9th gen)

GPU: EVGA 2070 Super XC Ultra Gaming

Ram: 16GB Corsair Vengeance C15 3000mhz

Storage: 1TB WD_Black NVMe // 1TB Seagate SSHD // 128GB Unknown Brand NVMe (running windows on it)

CPU: Intel i7-8700

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 (using the 2 NZXT 140mm fans that came with it as intakes)

PSU: Seasonic FOCUS Plus 850 Gold

Case: H500 (base model)

Rear Fan: NZXT AER RGB 2 120mm (exhaust)

Top Fan: NZXT AER RGB 2 120mm (exhaust)

Top/Bottom LED: NZXT Hue 2 300mm LED Strips

Monitor: Lenovo Legion Y27gq-20 27-inch WLED G-SYNC

Mouse: Logitech G903

Keyboard: Logitech G Pro

Headphones: Logitech G533

Cable Extensions: Asiahorse Customization Mod Sleeve Extension Power Supply Cable Kit

My friend and I just finished building his first PC, and went the route of using AIO coolers for both his CPU (i7-8700k) and GPU (ASUS GTX 1080 Turbo).

This was built in an NZXT S340 Elite case, which had some radiator restrictions that you do not have, so you have a little more leeway on your cooler choice, but the overall results are phenomenal.

For CPU, we decided on the NZXT Kraken X62 280mm AIO cooler. The performance is one of the best for overall cooling performance, and is a breeze to install, plus he really liked the design of the unit. This was mounted in the front of the case as an intake with a push fan config (we had no choice on this due to the case, but I don't know that we would have done it differently regardless). The EVGA CLC 280mm is another very good 280mm cooler, but this comes entirely down to design preference. There are plenty of other options if you prefer a 360mm rad instead, but you can do the research and decide which one you like best (IMO 280mm is the best for noise/cooling performance). Ultimately almost all AIO coolers are rebranded Asetek coolers anyway, so they have the same overall design with different names and RGB LEDs.

For the GPU, we removed the factory blower fan and installed an NZXT Kraken G12 bracket, and paired it with a Corsair H55 120mm AIO. One thing to be careful of, the G12 is mostly universal, however some aftermarket cards have different PCB layouts for the board itself, and the G12 MAY NOT WORK for your card. If you can look up your card and send me the info, I should be able to look up the PCB on google and determine if it will work for your card. Since you have more options on your install, you could instead change this to a 140mm radiator for better cooling performance, however this is not necessary unless you want very significant overclocks, and will be more expensive depending on the unit you choose. One note for the GPU portion of this swap, the AIO swap MUST be installed in one of two ways. Either 1) you use fan headers on the motherboard to control GPU temps, or 2) you must buy this adapter to control the AIO fan from your GPU. If you choose option 2, you can also buy this fan splitter to power the G12 fan (its a constant RPM fan, no speed control) as well. We personally went with option 2 and added the splitter as well to control everything from the GPU fan header using MSI afterburner (IMO, it is definitely the best way to go). The 120mm AIO was mounted in the rear as an exhaust with a push fan configuration.

Some other related notes: 1) Many individuals will shout from the rooftops that you MUST buy VRAM heatsinks because the G12's fan will not be able to adequately cool them. We did not buy heatsinks, and have zero temp issues at a +600 memory OC. I personally do not feel this to be necessary, but heatsinks are cheap, so if you want to be absolutely sure, feel free to grab them. 2) If you choose to go with a different GPU cooler, say like the NZXT Kraken X42 with RGB lighting or pump speed control, MAKE SURE you have enough USB headers on your motherboard! Most likely you will need to grab a internal USB hub like this to run them all.

I do not have any pictures on hand right now, but there are multiple Youtube videos you can look at to see what it all looks like and entails, just search for "Kraken G12" and you will see multiple videos detailing install procedures, cooling performance, and how it looks.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. My friend has never been happier with his build, and the performance numbers are outstanding.

$156 bnib on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Kraken-Liquid-Cooling-System-RL-KRX62-02/dp/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521839623&sr=8-1&keywords=x62+kraken

Slightly off-topic: What coolers are mid tower users using for this CPU? Reading that it gets very hot and wondering what to buy. Was really interested in the beautiful Kraken x62 but reading nonstop reviews about how its buggy and fails to work after a short time

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG402/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012120&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=2tb&dpPl=1&dpID=5152Tk32IxL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07598VZR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012014&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=i7+8700k&dpPl=1&dpID=51cmJqb4I2L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075RHWCC4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y8HXXRND52YXQAJCPVDA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0134EW7G8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y8HXXRND52YXQAJCPVDA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005BE058W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012102&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+supernova+750&dpPl=1&dpID=51UcIW5x4QL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IR6LMLO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012187&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51bpp6rWCmL&ref=plSrch


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073SBX6TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012150&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ssd+m.2&dpPl=1&dpID=41GJN9qS2CL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012171&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nzxt+kraken+x62

The parts are
8700k
Mobo z370
2x8gb ddr4
Kraken x62 to keep the cpu cool
Thx 1080(had to drop the ti due to prices)
M.2 ssd for boot drive
2tb hdd for storage
Evga supernova 750w
If you have extra change invest in noctua high static pressures fan to optimize cooling

I'll get better ram but I'd like to let you know, since I am canadian, here are the prices for them, it's not cheaper for me

x72 | x62

Not a bad build at all! I adhere to the RGB philosophy too but make the RGB doesn't get prioritized over part quality especially. Especially with the case.


Two suggestions: 1) Have you considered a full tower? They're great for heat dispersal and for leaving room open for modifying the PC. 2) Personal recommendation for cooling solution is this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used it in my new RTX 2080 build last week and it's been fantastic. The highest the GPU temp has spiked is 55 C, even when playing modern games on ultra while streaming.

> Either way, you'll want a high end cooler if you're overclocking an Intel chip.

[Is this high end enough] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX8Q1CL?pf_rd_p=faa1d3e1-fadf-4279-ac2d-3096206e4690&pf_rd_r=F5X5G6Q7B0FX3SJG2SC5)?

Looking at reviews it seems to be pretty well regarded. I obviously want performance but I also care about aesthetics of the build. I think this cooler looks really friggin nice and I know performance wise that doesn't matter...but it does matter to me.

132.99 new from Amazon

Hello! I'm looking at coolers for my 7700k. Anyone have experience with either of these coolers? Or which should i get and why?

Corsair H115i?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019955RNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FFKBzbQ5NVYGS

or the NZXT Kraken X62?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TGKBzbRDW7FET

I have a NZXT s340 so of course the Kraken is tempting, but if it's not much of a better cooler than the corsair one, i'll just settle with the h115i... buuuuut the kraken is only about $20 more dollars for a much better looking cooler imo... HELP PLS

Are these better than NZXT Kraken X62 All-in-One CPU Liquid Cooling System, Black (RL-KRX62-02) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_41DCzbT3XK60G

?? Cause I really like the look of this one, I will look up the coolers u listed.


Edit: the ones you listed aren't liquid coolers, they are normal fans. I am confused.

Hey y'all! I really need help from some S340 Elite owners! I'm really trying to go all out in an RBG build and I'm trying to get as much white hardware as possible and I'm thinking of going for a Deep Cool Captain AIO over the [NZXT Kraken] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) But only if I'm able to install the radiator in the front of the case with the fans facing the rest of the build (surprise: I want to replace those fans with more RBG). I heard that the S340 has a problem fitting the radiators first for 280mm, but I'm wondering if I'd have room for the smaller 240mm radiator of the Deep Cool. (I know this is a stupidly specific question, but any help would be appreciated!)

since you said pump head, I'd also assume you want liquid? Usually I'd recommend air. It helps to know what case you have. Here's a couple good RGB liquid AIO coolers:

240mm Raijtentek orcus

280mm NZXT Kraken x62

https://www.amazon.com/Kraken-Liquid-Cooling-System-RL-KRX62-02/dp/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497988199&sr=8-1&keywords=x62

click the link and tell me your picture looks like that, if not its a x61 :)

https://www.amazon.com/RL-KRX62-02-Cooling-Software-Controlled-Lighting/dp/B06XX8Q1CL Is a favorite but any 240+ aio would be suitable for your needs

For a good high airflow case, the Fractal Design Meshify C is a great mid tower with excellent airflow and a nice tempered side panel to finish it off. It should be big enough for your build and provide great cooling. As for an AIO, the Meshify C can support a double 140mm radiator in the front or top, so I would recommend the NZXT Kraken X62 280mm. I think the infinity mirror on the front looks awesome and the matte black rad and fans aren’t too flashy. If you end up going with another case, there is a 120mm variant of the Kraken that would fit in smaller fan slots.

Meshify C case: [Meshify C ATX](Fractal Design Meshify C Black ATX High-Airflow Compact Light Tint Tempered Glass Mid Tower Computer Case https://m.newegg.com/product/N82E16811352084?m_ver=1)

NZXT Kraken: [Kraken](NZXT Kraken X62 280mm - All-In-One RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - CAM-Powered - Infinity Mirror Design - Performance Engineered Pump - Reinforced Extended Tubing - Aer P140mm Radiator Fan (2 Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7ociDbB5CCD3V)

To be quite honest, I dont know. I will figure out how to check when I get home. When I load up BDO it does ask me to select a GFX card.

I figured that, I was told it was normal and the intel chip has built in over heating protection but that didnt sound right to me. I dont know how to install a new fan but I could probably figure it out with some videos. Do you think this would be sufficient? https://www.amazon.com/RL-KRX62-02-Cooling-Software-Controlled-Lighting/dp/B06XX8Q1CL

I will definitely reapply thermal paste once I learn how to remove and readd.

If there is another dual channel (idk if there is) would I be okay with adding the third stick? If there isnt I will try to return through new egg.