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This All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler delivers the highest cooling potential of any Kraken. Show CPU/GPU temperatures or customize with GIFs with the Kraken Z LCD display.2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color

This All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler is ready for high performance CPU"s with the ability to fit in most cases. Show CPU/GPU temperatures or customize with GIFs with the Kraken Z LCD display.2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color

This All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler is ready for high performance CPUs with the ability to fit in most cases. Show CPU/GPU temperatures or customize with GIFs with the Kraken Z LCD display.2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color

Now that RGB lighting firmly has a hold over nearly ever hardware component and peripheral, there"s isn"t anything left to give the unicorn treatment—or is there? NZXT has released two new series in its popular line of Kraken coolers, the X-3 and Z-3, the latter of which features a customizable LCD screen. (That"s the new X53, X63, X73, Z63, and Z73, just to be clear.)

Instead of just displaying the NZXT logo in the center of the pump"s infinity mirror, there is a 2.36-inch, 24-bit color LCD screen on all the Z-3 models that you can customize with either data from NZXT"s CAM software or virtually any image of your liking. And yes, you can even use gifs. If you want to use faceplam Picard or dancing Jason Voorhees to express your personality via the AIO pump, you can do that. (Those would be my first two picks, anyway.)

While The X-3 series doesn"t come with an LCD screen, it has received a few upgrades too. NZXT says the LED ring in the pump is 10 percent larger and comes with a rotating top that allows you to reorient the NZXT logo right-side up, regardless of what direction the cooler is facing. Those who have or have used a Kraken cooler with an AMD processor know that the logo faces vertically due to the placement of the mounting brackets on the motherboard. The mounting bracket for Intel motherboards faces horizontally, which means the logo is right-side up. AMD rigs can finally have the logo facing the right way.

Additionally, both the X-3 and Z-3 series feature and a brand new pump from Asetek for "better cooling and whisper-quiet performance at 800RPM," according to NZXT, as well as improved RGB lighting synchronization and easier installation.

For those not inclined to math, that means swapping out the standard mirrored NZXT logo on the pump for the LCD screen is a $100 upsell. That might seem a lot to ask for a modest aesthetic upgrade, but it could be worse.

Marketing InformationThe all-new Kraken Z Series lets you personalize your all-in-one liquid cooler like never before. Through CAM"s unique software interface, you can do more than simply fine-tune settings; you can now display your favorite animated gifs or CAM system information, allowing for total customization. Backed by a 6-year warranty, the Kraken Z series provides superior performance in liquid cooling, simple installation, and a look that is uniquely your own.

With a bright, 2.36" LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color, you can now completely customize the look of your CPU cooler. Whether it"s a funny gif or CAM data, you can use your Kraken to express yourself in an exciting new way.

CAM"s elegant, user-friendly software makes you the master of your PC. With simple-to-use, intuitive controls, you can manage your Kraken"s performance and appearance with ease.

The all-new Kraken Z Series lets you personalize your all-in-one liquid cooler like never before. Through CAM’s unique software interface, you can do more than simply fine-tune settings; you can now display your favorite animated gifs or CAM system information, allowing for total customization. Backed by a 6-year warranty, the Kraken Z series provides superior performance in liquid cooling, simple installation, and a look that is uniquely your own.

With a bright, 2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color, you can now completely customize the look of your CPU cooler. Whether it’s a funny gif or CAM data, you can use your Kraken to express yourself in an exciting new way.

CAM’s elegant, user-friendly software makes you the master of your PC. With simple-to-use, intuitive controls, you can manage your Kraken’s performance and appearance with ease.

The all-new Kraken Z Series lets you personalize your all-in-one liquid cooler like never before. Through CAM’s unique software interface, you can do more than simply fine-tune settings; you can now display your favorite images and animated gifs, or CAM system information, allowing for total customization.

With a bright, 2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color, you can now completely customize the look of your CPU cooler with custom images, gifs, or CAM data.

CAM’s elegant, user-friendly software makes you the master of your PC. With simple-to-use, intuitive controls, you can manage your Kraken’s performance and appearance with ease.

NZXT’s latest flagship Kraken Z73 AIO represents a new generation of liquid coolers from a company already known for its quality and striking visuals. Armed with a trio of powerful fans and a new 7th- gen pump, this 360mm model makes a stunning visual statement with its active LCD face displaying a myriad of system statistics, like registered CPU and coolant temperatures or even customized logos, radiating forth from atop your CPU in pure digital bliss.

Priced at $279.99, the NZXT Kraken Z73 commands a premium for its digital LCD fireworks and a cooling performance punch that rivals the best AIOs -- and even some custom cooling loops we’ve tested. For those system builders who strive to reach the peak of thermal excellence and can’t get enough of that integrated, jaw-dropping LCD display, the Kraken Z73 is second to none.

As any enthusiast cooling system should, the NZXT Kraken Z73 ships with mounting hardware for nearly all current mainstream and high-end desktop (HEDT) processors, from both sides of the great CPU silicon chasm (Intel and AMD). Just note that if you want to chill your threadripper, you’ll need to get an optional bracket from NZXT.

The heart of the Kraken Z73 is a 7th-gen pump that promises better flow and reliability. The familiar NZXT reflective face actually hides a 2.36 inch (60mm) diameter LCD display for real-time reporting of CPU or liquid temperatures, and even has the ability to manage your own custom image or animated GIF.

A motherboard USB 2.0 header-to-micro-USB cable manages the connectivity between the CAM desktop software and the Kraken Z73. A proprietary cable fans out from the pump to a trio of fan outputs, a SATA power input, and an unused 4-pin connector.

The base of the Kraken Z73 features a copper cold plate and a splotch of factory-applied thermal compound. The traditional Asetek twist-lock bracket system is easily seen from below and allows the simple interchange of the correct mount during installation.

NZXT provides three 120mm AER P120 fans with fluid-dynamic bearings to muster air through the 360mm aluminum radiator. Each of the 2000RPM (max) fan blades has a bit of an upturned winglet near the tip and is surrounded by a contrasting molded shroud.

Installation of the NZXT Kraken Z73 is very manageable and similar to most other AIOs on the market, assuming the chassis in question supports a 360mm radiator. The length and flexibility of the sleeved tubing and swivel fittings allows for a multitude of different mounting options to suit your needs.

The NXZT CAM software allows for selection of the LCD display as well as multiple system sensor reports from the UI. Fan and pump speeds can be managed using either a curve ramp or manufacturer-defined performance settings.

The latest revisions from ODMs have resulted in reduced noise levels and increased pump efficiency, and whichever brand you choose, the user experience tends to be familiar. Standing out in this segment isn"t easy, but NZXT has managed to do just that with its latest 360mm effort, the Kraken Z73.

Built using Asetek"s latest platform, the cooler includes a seventh-generation pump designed to be cooler and quieter than ever before, but the real talking point is the 60mm, 24-bit LCD display sitting on top. We"ve seen various manufacturers attempt to create trendy pump heads in recent years, and NZXT isn"t the first to shoehorn a display into the top, but if the goal is to bring an element of wow factor to CPU cooling, we can unequivocally state that the Kraken Z73 is the sexiest effort to date.

NZXT calls the cooler "the centrepiece for every PC Build," and as far as aesthetics go, such a claim isn"t outlandish. The circular pump head looks terrific in our test platform, and for those enthusiasts creating rigs designed to be seen, real-time and customisable metrics are both a major attraction and a key point of differentiation. That isn"t to say the display is perfect, mind. Get right up close and you will notice that the 320x320 resolution results in some pixilation, while colour transitions aren"t absolutely seamless, but from a couple of feet away it looks rather swish and plenty bright.

Incorporating a display means customisation is of paramount importance, and NZXT, as expected, turns to its freely-available CAM software app. Display contents are altered using the Lighting tab and the drop-down list of options includes popular metrics such as CPU temperature, GPU temperature, clock frequency or a dual infographic, pictured below.

The number of presets is decent, the radial graphics work well with simple colour customisation, and if for whatever reason you"ve had to change the pump orientation, click the "About the Kraken Z3" link to reveal a hidden option to rotate the display -90º. NZXT"s dual infographic is our preferred preset, but if you"re a tad more creative, there"s also an option to upload a gif with a file size of up to 200MB. We"ve tried a couple of animations with excellent results, and it is a great way to put your own stamp on a self-built PC.

Plenty of good news, yet the CAM app isn"t perfect. During our first round of testing, we found the readings on the LCD display would freeze under high CPU load. Fully uninstalling all app data and reinstalling the software appears to have solved the issue, however there"s still a question mark over system resources, with CAM occupying almost 400MB of memory in our test platform. Call us old school, but we"re of the opinion a CPU cooler ought not rely on software. If you"re of the same line of thinking, Kraken Z73 will work without CAM installed, with the display showing coolant temperature in white text on black background.

We suspect NZXT is going to shift plenty of units solely due to the appeal of the eye-catching 60mm display, however there is a sizeable hurdle to overcome in the form of a whopping £250 price tag. Putting that number into perspective, NZXT"s flagship CPU cooler costs almost 30 per cent more than a six-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 3600X processor, and if it"s extreme cooling you"re after, a custom loop could easily be achieved for similar money.

A smaller 280mm model, dubbed the Kraken Z63, lowers the price tag to £220, and if you can live without the LCD display, a new line of Kraken X-Series coolers is available priced from £120.

What else do you get with the range-topping Z73? Well, the pump is attached to a 394mm x 121mm x 27mm aluminium radiator via 400mm of sleeved rubber tubing, with flexible connectors at the pump end. A trio of four-pin Aer P120 fans is included as part of the bundle, as are two cables that attach to the top-side of the pump. The first is a micro-USB for connecting to a motherboard header, the second is a breakout cable with six connections; three-pin pump; SATA power; a trio of four-pin headers for the fans; and an NZXT RGB connector for powering other lighting accessories.

Still, it sure does look handsome, and NZXT provides extra peace of mind by issuing a six-year warranty as standard. The major question mark that remains is performance, so let"s shift our attention to the benchmarks.