NZXT press release
Both new Kraken lines are Cooled by Asetek on a copper cold plate. The Kraken Plus adds a customisable display on the pump cap, while the Kraken Core is the version with nothing to manage. Below is NZXT's announcement, followed by our own take.
Kraken Plus 360 RGB
The Kraken Plus 360 RGB comes in black or white.
- Cooled by Asetek: Asetek's new Gen 9 pump works against a copper cold plate, with a suspended impeller that keeps vibration from reaching the case.
- The display is the pump cap: the 1.8-inch 60 Hz screen fills the cap edge to edge, so images, GIFs and live readouts animate smoothly.
- Tuned in NZXT CAM: custom images, GIFs, live system info and web integrations, with software-adjustable orientation so the display stays upright however the block is mounted.
- Three fans, one frame: the included F360 RGB single-frame fan is one unit, with two cables to route rather than three fans to mount.
- Ready in minutes: 360 mm aluminium radiator, braided EPDM tubing, pre-applied thermal paste and universal mounting for current Intel and AMD sockets.
Kraken Core 360 and Kraken Core 420
The Kraken Core comes in 360 mm and 420 mm, in black, with the same cap, pump and cold plate on both.
- Cooled by Asetek: the new Gen 9V pump is built to run quietly and keeps vibration away from the case.
- Concentric rings under a semi-transparent cap: the rings are layered inside rather than printed on the outside, and the magnetic NZXT logo offers 4-way orientation.
- One fan, one cable: a single-frame static pressure fan tuned for dense radiator fins, with three 120 mm fans on the 360 and three 140 mm fans on the 420. No hubs, no controllers.
- Aluminium radiator, braided tubing: the nylon sleeve keeps lines tidy and the tubing bends to a tight route, all in black.
- Straight into any build: pre-applied thermal paste, a direct motherboard connection and broad Intel and AMD socket support.
Specifications
| Feature | Kraken Plus 360 RGB | Kraken Core 360 / 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | Asetek Gen 9 | Asetek Gen 9V, magnetic faceplate, 4-way orientation |
| Display | 1.8-inch TFT, 360 × 360 px, 60 Hz | – |
| Cold plate | copper, 60 × 60 mm | copper, 60 × 60 mm |
| Radiator | aluminium, 394 × 120 × 27 mm | aluminium, 394 × 120 × 27 mm (360) / 454 × 142 × 30 mm (420) |
| Tubing | 420 mm, EPDM with nylon braided sleeve | 420 mm (360) / 460 mm (420), EPDM with nylon braided sleeve |
| Fan | 1× F360 RGB single-frame, 500–2,400 ± 240 rpm, fluid dynamic bearing | 1× single-frame static pressure (3× 120 mm / 3× 140 mm), fluid dynamic bearing, one 4-pin PWM cable |
| Sockets | Intel LGA 1954/1851/1700/1200/115X; AMD AM5, AM4 | Intel LGA 1954/1851/1700; AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Software | NZXT CAM, via internal USB 2.0 header | – |
Also new: fans, PSU and GPU kit
- F360Q and F420Q Quiet Airflow: single-frame kits with three fans in one frame on fluid dynamic bearings, in black or white. F360Q: 500–1,700 ± 200 rpm, 74.26 CFM and 25.1 dBA per fan. F420Q: 500–1,500 ± 150 rpm, 102.90 CFM and 29.8 dBA per fan. One 4-pin PWM cable, 60,000-hour lifespan.
- C1200 Platinum ATX 3.1: 1200 W, certified 80 PLUS Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum (Noise A), fully modular, with a 140 mm fan that stops under light load (Zero RPM switch). 1× 16-pin 12V-2x6 (600 W), 4× 8-pin PCIe, 105 °C Japanese capacitors, 150 × 86 × 150 mm.
- Vertical GPU Mounting Kit PCIe 5.0: a 175 mm riser tested for full PCIe 5.0 signal integrity on a steel anti-sag bracket anchored to the motherboard. Three mounting positions, for standard 7-slot ATX cases with no slot dividers (5 slots required).
Price and availability
| Product | Price (EMEA) per NZXT | Colours | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken Plus 360 RGB | €149.99 | Black, white | 6 years |
| Kraken Core 360 | €79.99 | Black | 6 years |
| Kraken Core 420 | €99.99 | Black | 6 years |
| F360Q Quiet Airflow | €24.99 | Black, white | 2 years |
| F420Q Quiet Airflow | €29.90 | Black, white | 2 years |
| C1200 Platinum ATX 3.1 | €199.99 | Black, white | 10 years |
| Vertical GPU Mounting Kit PCIe 5.0 | €49.99 | Black, white | 2 years |
According to NZXT, the products roll out to retailers globally from 10 November 2026, with timing varying by region. See nzxt.com/retailers for where to buy.
Our take
The split is simple: choose the Kraken Plus if you want a display on the pump, and the Kraken Core if you just want a quiet AIO with no software or extra cables. At a listed €79.99 and with a 6-year warranty, the Core looks like strong value. On older systems, note that the Kraken Core no longer lists LGA 1200 and 115X, while the Kraken Plus does. The 420 also needs a case with a matching radiator mount.
Planning a PC with one of the new coolers? Get in touch and we'll gladly advise you. You'll find our current NZXT systems on our NZXT PCs page.
Häufige Fragen
What is the difference between the Kraken Plus and Kraken Core?
The Kraken Plus 360 RGB has a 1.8-inch display and a Gen 9 pump, and is set up in NZXT CAM. The Kraken Core has no display, a quiet Gen 9V pump and connects directly to the motherboard.
How much do the new Kraken coolers cost?
According to NZXT, €149.99 for the Kraken Plus 360 RGB, €79.99 for the Kraken Core 360 and €99.99 for the Kraken Core 420 (EMEA).
How long is the warranty?
6 years on the Kraken Plus and Kraken Core, 10 years on the C1200 Platinum and 2 years on the fans and GPU kit.
Which CPU sockets are supported?
Kraken Plus: Intel LGA 1954, 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115X, plus AMD AM5 and AM4. Kraken Core: Intel LGA 1954, 1851 and 1700, plus AMD AM5 and AM4.
Does the Kraken Core need software?
No. It connects directly to the motherboard and its fan runs on a single 4-pin PWM cable, with no hubs or controllers.
More from the NZXT launch: H7 and H7 RGB+ · H5 and H5 RGB+
Source: official NZXT press release of 10 November 2026, split by topic across three articles. All details and prices according to the manufacturer, subject to change. Product images: NZXT.
