Corsair vs nzxt battle of the aio watercoolers oc3d. Using asetek retention ring nzxt kraken x31 nzxt kraken x41 nzxt kraken x61 thermaltake coolers. Buy nzxt kraken x52 240mm rlkrx5202 aio rgb cpu liquid cooler campowered infinity mirror design performance engineered pump reinforced extended tubing aer p120mm radiator fan 2 included. The kraken is near on silent now the software side of things had a similar story. Well all that is going to be covered today as nzxt has sent us their new kraken x31 closedloop liquid cooler together with the kraken g10 gpu bracket. Kraken x52 vs corsair h100i v2 so i am doing a full case rebuild, and edging my way towards making my pc as shiny as possible, but here in comes the issue. Ive ordered a kraken g10 bracket to put on my gtx 1070, im used to coolers like the h60h100i and the likes but im pretty lost as far as the h55h70h75 etc goes. To answer this question, outervision psu calculator analyzes dozens of power supplies per each certification category, compares their efficiency, unit price, computer power consumption, overall pc energy cost, and payback period.
Please subscribe, like, comment if you enjoyed this episode and want to see more. Corsair h100i v2 pumpendrehzahl the hydro series h100i. The only one that supports fan control for second generation kraken x61, x41 and x31 as well as third on windows that i have found is liquidctl as of 262019 still in an experimental dev branch, can check on the issue directly for updates. Nzxt kraken x31 installation guideunboxing youtube. This cooler uses a 280mm radiator with dual 140mm cooling fans and as the i indicates, gt is digital and can be paired up with corsair link software for advanced control and customisation. Whether you are a system builder or watercooling enthusiast, the. Power supply calculator psu calculator outervision. Nzxt makes the free cam digital control software available by download. Contained liquidcoolers from corsair and nzxt compared. Both work well but the nzxt software has a bit of a nicer interface. Out of the box, i cant help but notice that the kraken x31 is a reminiscent of the asetek designed aio coolers of the past years. High performance closed loop aio cooler fully customizable via the free link software disliked. The corsair h100i can do that and has been out for ages or am i. Even if the gpu is designed to exhaust outside the case, that heat still radiates into case.
I wont oc the cpu, maybe in the future and just a little bit. It would definitely be advantageous to add in different fan profiles. If you are a hard core gamer or someone who loves multitasking just like me, then you might want to upgrade this stock cooling unit to a much powerful cooler to increase the cooling performance when your processor do its job as certain programs, applications or games can stress. Nzxt kraken x31 closedloop cooler with kraken g10 gpu. Vergelijk nzxt kraken x31 met andere cpukoelers op hardware. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm aio liquid cpu cooler rlkrx3101 the kraken x31 is a closed loop cooler with an integrated variable speed pump which helps keep the noise to a minimum without sacrificing top end pump power. I am considering swapping to water cooling for my 8350 for the following reasons. Kraken x31 vs h100i liquid and exotic cooling linus. Im looking to use it on a 7700k which im going to try to get up to 4. Cam is a free pc monitoring software created by nzxt for pc enthusiasts and gamers. One thing to note, corsairs h110i gt is distinctly quieter than the kraken x61 at respective fan speeds. This asetek gen5 pump is controllable through cam software, if youd like to reduce pump speed and fan speed independently for better control. The x52 model features a single 120mm fan, whereas the x42 and x62 kick the cooling up a notch with two 140mm fans.
Both will produce plots of the temps over time of the various parts in. Testing and results we place our test rigs under load using the small ffts stress test in the free application prime95, as this test is designed to. Sata power on the kraken x61 is only supplemental power for the fans, as the 3pin header that powers the pump cannot draw all that is needed safely. The real problem that i and several other component owners have is the software development path theyre taking. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm closed loop liquid cooling system rl. Nzxt kraken x61 280mm clc cpu cooler overview and benchmarks. The software installs quickly and enables you to control and monitor various aspects of your system. Latest version, upcoming changes and full version history.
Placing the pump centrally in the radiator does minimize the. Kraken x61 emits a regular highpitched whirring noise once it hits around 1800rpm. Hello all, recently i have been updating the look and color scheme of my rig. Hello again community i have a question to ask of you my h100i is currently suffering and beginning to fail, now before this post goes rma crazy, i dont want to replace it with another h100i, im looking to changing it out for something completely new i was thinking about the kraken x31. I am currently using a hyper212 evo with 2 red led fans. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm variable speed liquid cooler rlkrx31. Nzxt kraken x61 rlkrx6101 280mm allinone water liquid.
Frankly, its a cooler trying do be way more than it should ever be. Install the backplate on the rear of the motherboard, ensuring the sliders fit into the motherboard. Buy nzxt kraken x62 280mm allinone rgb cpu liquid cooler campowered infinity mirror design performance engineered pump reinforced extended tubing aer p140mm radiator fan 2 included with fast shipping and toprated customer service. Nzxt unveiled its new kraken x52 allinone cooler and updated its existing x42 and x62 models. On the one hand, its great for keeping an eye on your system temperatures and fan speeds, but the choice not to control the two aer p120 fans from the software is a missed trick. Jan 23, 2016 short installation guide and unboxing for the kraken x31 by nzxt. Armed with pleasantsounding fans, extra long tubing, and new management software, the nzxt kraken x31 and x41 seek to leave a more. Our nzxt kraken m22 teardown revealed the design as unique in its ability to bypass aseteks patent, but flawed in its execution. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm variable speed liquid cooler, mfg code. Nzxt kraken x31 x41x61 aio water cooler roundup another thing which was different than whats previously been done, was the fact that i have variable pump and fan speeds being controlled by the cam software during my test runs, which changes the game completely compared to previous tests.
A coolers performance will vary depending on the system and this list attempts to generalize relative performance with an. Corsair h80igth100igtxh110igtx, nzxt kraken x31x41, antec kuhler h2o 920. Observing the figures highlights 23c in difference between the coolers, the kraken x61 operating at a slower rpm too. When you purchased a cpu or processor, it comes with a stock air cpu cooler by default. Full software control using our clean, featurepacked nzxt cam software suite. Watercooling builds will be a simple task with the help of our innovative radiator bracket and pump mounting locations. Hey everyone, i m currently looking for my next aio water cooling unit. The 212 evo was cool at first, but after seeing it all the time it just. Corsair hydro series h100i rgb platinum 240mm liquid cpu cooler. If it werent for the software, i would have a really easy time recommending the kraken. Cpu cooler performance tier list air cooling linus tech tips. Apr 19, 2017 hi, which one will be better for my i77700k my room is hot, 28 c and 75% humidity. Its pricier but youre going to get much better performance. The kraken x31 is one of the first consumer closed loop coolers with an integrated variable speed pump.
Highperformance allinone cpu coolers with digital control. Nzxt kraken x31 allinone watercool cpu cooler cam software. The next step in nzxt battletested 280mm water cooling platform, the kraken x61 brings the heat with new fx 140 v2 fans, cam connectivity, a high performance variable speed pump, and our industry leading 6 year warranty. The new nzxt aios look incredible, have an updated pump and come with new fans. Replacing nzxts cam software on windows for kraken code. Change the look and feel of your pc with the click of a button. Nzxt is the newest in a growing line of cooling makers to offer a bracket upgrade allowing its existing coolers to work with amds new am4 socket. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Get the best deals on computer water cooling equipment and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Software packing hardware technology projects ideas. Kraken x31 aio water cooling unit 120mm variable speed control the worlds first variable speed liquid cooler the kraken x31 takes our kraken platform to new depths by reimagining our industryleading platform in a smaller, more affordable package without sacri cing performance or the cutting edge technology the kraken has come to be known for. Corsair hydro preturi, rezultate corsair hydro lista.
Corsair vs nzxt battle of the aio watercoolers nzxt kraken. Enhanced sensor monitoring on asus z170 and maximus viii series. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm closed loop liquid cooling system rlkrx3101. Software, programming and coding consumer electronics. Dec 26, 2012 corsairs h80i and h100i integrate with their existing corsair link software also supported by their i series power supplies, while nzxts kraken coolers also include usb headers and their own. Installing the standoffs intel 115x from the front of the motherboard install the four 115x66 standoffs. So i pretty much never post to forums so forgive me if i am breaking some rules or in the wrong thread, however there is almost no information on doing this mod with the kraken g12 at the time of writing this so i thought i would share in case it will help. My case is just plain small and cant fit much into it so have to stick with a 120mm solution. Nzxt kraken x31 120mm aio liquid cpu cooler rlkrx3101. The kraken x61, reserator 3 max dual, and nhd15 by thomas soderstrom 09 december 2014 compact liquid vs.
Kraken g12 install on 1080 ti fe with pictures evga forums. Nzxt giving free ryzen brackets for all current kraken. Ocuk re taking preorders on the brand new nzxt kraken x31 which is an. Corsair hydro series h100i rgb platinum 240mm liquid cpu cooler cw9060039ww 4. Cam software bogs down literally everything, if you want to play a game or anything its guaranteed that youll have to close the software. But it is not only the fan you can adjust, this software can also control the pump too, meaning you can control the rpm which are predefined or the user can set parameters. Enthoo pro m phanteks innovative computer hardware design. Our 120mm radiator platform keeps your cpu or gpu extremely. Looks alone, the pump and radiator combination is not fancy, but its a design that works so nzxt just decided to put some branding here and there as well as adding some inhouse features. Buy nzxt s340 mid tower case razer edition online at low price in india on. The kraken x31 is part of nzxts second generation lineup of aios. To ease this worry, we collect a list of compatible cpu liquid coolers and air coolers across big brands for you to reference. Toms hardware is part of future us inc, an international media group. Noctua nhd15 6 heatpipe with dual nfa15 140mm fans.
Today well be looking at their latest creation in the h110i gt. Cpu count applies only if the system has more than 1 physical cpu. One of the oc3d work stations was cooled with a h100 and a pair of sp120 qes, temps were great but most importantly the system was quiet. The new kraken x31 supports the new nzxt cam monitoring software to allow total control of the kraken aio. Nzxt goes under the scope in this round so lets get popping. Corsair h100i v2 corsair h90 corsair h80i v2 corsair h75. Completed builds using nzxt s340 atx mid tower case. So in 2012 and nzxt start talking about their new kraken aios, an asetek design based around a 140mm and a 280mm radiator. Swiftech h220x vs corsair h100i page 2 techpowerup forums. Question about mounting water aio cooler anandtech. Screws up any overclock on your cpu and also wants to sabotage your gpu software on top of many other useless things you. Upcoming cahnges and version history of hwinfo 3264. With the new release of cpus and motherboards in the form of intel kaby lake z270 and amd ryzen am4, many users are probably wondering whether their existing and plantobuy cpu coolers will be compatible. Ive tried googling but most threads are from 2010 and people are saying to grab an air cooler instead, which doesnt apply to my situation.
Load temps max out at about 62c during gaming and long handbrake encodes. As for both changing at once, yup, that is what i saw in testing x41 and x31 do not have sata power leads. Corsair icue software allows you to customize rgb lighting, individual fan speeds, and pump speed while monitoring cpu and coolant temperatures, and the hydro series h100i v2 is an extreme performance, allinone liquid cpu cooler for cases with 240mm radiator mounts. Lga 2011v3 narrow ilm and all in one liquid cooler. Started off with a fairly basic build with a dh9l and a kraken x31 for cooling. Like the x41, the x31 comes with cam software for monitoring your pc and adjusting your cooling. Nzxt expects users will substitute the x31 for the exhaust fans of their cases if you have a case that uses a 140 mm exhaust fan, nzxt has the x41 for you, but were not testing that one today. Nzxt kraken x62 280mm allinone rgb cpu liquid cooler. The nzxt x61 water cooler is designed fo larger pc gaming cases and sets a new bar for high performance allinone water coolers. Both the h100i and the kraken x40 use temp monitoring software that lets you observe and track temps and fan speeds with various statistics.
Corsairs h80i and h100i integrate with their existing corsair link software also supported by their i series power supplies, while nzxts. View entire discussion 4 comments more posts from the buildapc community. My case does not support a top mounted 280mm rad, so i have to get a new one. I converted it to liquid kraken x31 which lowered it. The kraken x31 s mix of performance, affordability, and reliability makes this is the perfect time to take the plunge and release the kraken. Off the bat i noticed the stock voltage for the 6700k was 1. If you enjoyed the video please like and subscribe to the channel. Originally posted by schnebdreleg i also have some random stability issues and lately, alot of blue screens. That is what links your new hardware to the software. For my upcoming x99 5930k build i purchased the noctua nhd15 6 heatpipe with dual nfa15 140mm fans. The enthoo pro m focuses on delivering great design without compromising price. You get a 120mm radiator with a single fx120 v2 pwm fan. The kraken x31 and x61, will both fit into the front of the case, due to the size of the radiator being 27mm for each one and 25mm for the.