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Series

ROG Ryuo IV1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026The Note block names the ROG RYUO Series. The generation IV is in the product name, so the series is stored as ROG Ryuo IV.

Kraken Elite1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The store lists it in the Kraken Elite family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

90RC0151-B0EAY0, 90RC0151-B0AAY0, 90RC0152-B0EAY03Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90rc0151-b0aay0-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90RC0151-B0AAY0, the US eShop code for the black edition.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-liquid-cpu-cooler-movable-6-67-curved-amoled-display-shortened-tubing-daisy-chained-argb-fansRead 15 October 2026SKU 90RC0151-B0EAY0.6Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-white-edition-liquid-cpu-cooler-movable-6-67-curved-amoled-display-shortened-tubing-daisy-chained-argb-fansRead 15 October 2026SKU 90RC0152-B0EAY0 for the White Edition.

RL-KR36E-B2, RL-KR36E-W21Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Product Info: RL-KR36E-W2 (White) and RL-KR36E-B2 (Black). These are the 2024 revision (V2) with the Turbine pump and 2.72-inch screen. The older 2023 model uses B1 and W1 numbers and is not covered.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The compliance pages name Kraken Elite 360 RGB, RL-KR36E-B2 and RL-KR36E-W2.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-black-360mm-all-in-one-hydro-cpu-cooler-3x-120-rgb-fans-272-ips-screeRead 14 October 2026Page titled 2024 Edition lists RL-KR36E-B2. The UK page marks the black model end of life, while the White is still listed. This does not change the status, since the NZXT store sells both.

GTIN / EAN

47113878506575Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-liquid-cpu-cooler-movable-6-67-curved-amoled-display-shortened-tubing-daisy-chained-argb-fansRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711387850657. WaterCoolingUK prints the same EAN for MPN 90RC0151-B0EAY0.7Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-aio-water-cooling-360mm-blackRead 15 October 2026MPN 90RC0151-B0EAY0, EAN 4711387850657.

810074844277, 5056547204185, 810074844284, 50565472041921Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Product Info: UPC 810074844277 (Black) and 810074844284 (White). EAN 5056547204185 (Black) and 5056547204192 (White).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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20 August 20243Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026NZXT press release dated August 20, 2024, Los Angeles.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026The ROG page is live with a buy button. ASUS UK and US stores list a price and retailers list it as in stock. One UK shop marks its black listing as end of life.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026In regular retail sale at about 350 euros in September 2025.

Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The store lists the cooler at $299.99 with an Add to Cart button on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$294.995Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table and text: MSRP $294.99 USD. The NZXT store now shows $299.99, which is a later price. CGMagazine also prints $294.99.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-aioRead 14 October 2026Review of 7 January 2025 lists $294.99 USD as the price. It tested the non-RGB model, so this is only a second source for the RGB price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4299Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026At launch 429 euros were asked. The review calls the UVP 429 euros and its price widget shows 429,99 euros UVP. The 429 in the text is stored. No USD launch price was found, since the US price on ASUS pages is undated.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, EU2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The compliance pages name NZXT Europe GmbH, and the EAN codes are on the store page. US prices come from Tom's Hardware.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026The black edition is the page named ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB. The white one has its own ROG page.4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-white-edition/specRead 15 October 2026White Edition.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-liquid-cpu-cooler-movable-6-67-curved-amoled-display-shortened-tubing-daisy-chained-argb-fansRead 15 October 2026Product colour: Black. The listing's distributor weight row says 1.56 kg and a package weight of 3.64 kg. Those are not used. The scope of the 1.56 kg is not stated and Basic-Tutorials gives 2.27 kg with fans.6Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-white-edition-liquid-cpu-cooler-movable-6-67-curved-amoled-display-shortened-tubing-daisy-chained-argb-fansRead 15 October 2026Product colour: White.

Black, White1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Cooler typeiAir is a heatsink with fans that sits on the CPU. AIO liquid is a sealed all-in-one liquid cooler with a pump block, tubes and a radiator.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list a water block, a pump, a radiator, a sleeved FEP tube and three fans, so a sealed AIO liquid cooler.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Air cooler layoutiAir coolers only. Top-flow covers low-profile coolers whose fan blows down onto the board.

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Rated TDP (claimed)iThe heat load the maker says the cooler handles. Makers do not share one test method, so this is not a measured result. A maker's maximum heat dissipation power counts. Check the maker's CPU compatibility page too.

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Base materialiThe surface that touches the CPU: the heatsink base or the AIO cold plate. Plating counts, so nickel-plated copper is not copper. Direct-touch heat pipes are the contact surface, so they count as copper unless plating is stated. The direct-contact heat pipes field records the design.

Copper1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Water block: Block Material (CPU Plate): Copper. No plating is stated.

Copper1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Cold plate material: copper. No plating is stated.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Thermal pasteiPre-applied means paste is already on the base or cold plate. Included means a separate tube or syringe in the box.

Pre-applied1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Package content: 1 x CPU Liquid Cooler (pre-applied thermal compound). The reviews show the paste as a ROG logo on the cold plate.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026The features page lists pre-applied thermal paste next to the pump.

Pre-applied1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Install easily with pre-applied thermal paste.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

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CPU socketsiSockets the maker lists as supported in its spec table, compatibility list or guide, written as cpu_socket writes them, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851. List each socket on its own, so LGA115x becomes LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. When the maker names the sockets of such a family, list only the ones it names. A socket that needs a separately sold or requested mounting kit is left out. A new socket that the maker lists with no extra kit counts. LGA2011-v3 and 2011(V3) are written LGA2011-3. Threadripper sockets use AMD's names, so TR4 is written sTR4 and TR5 is written sTR5. sTRX4 and sWRX8 are sockets of their own.

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA17001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: AMD AM5, AM4. Intel LGA 1851, 1700. The ASUS chassis list says third-party cases must support 420 mm radiators.

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11501Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Compatibility: Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200/115X and AMD AM5, AM4. 115X is stored as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mounting kit has Intel 1851/1700 and 1200/115X standoffs and an AMD AM5/AM4 retention bracket.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

RAM height clearanceiAir coolers only. The tallest memory module that fits under the cooler with all included fans in their standard position. When the maker gives different values per socket, store the lowest and name the others in the source note. A heatsink that does not reach over the memory slots has no height limit, so the field is left out and the maker's statement goes in the source note.

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Offset mountingiThe included mount can shift the base or cold plate off the socket centre, for example toward the AM5 hotspot. An asymmetric heatsink on a centred base does not count.

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Heatsink

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Heat pipesiAir coolers only. Number of heat pipes. A U-shaped pipe with two ends in the fins counts as one. A T-shaped pipe with three ends, such as Cooler Master's 3DHP, also counts as one. The maker's count wins over a review or Cybenetics count.

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Heat pipe diameteriAir coolers only. Outer diameter, such as 6 or 8.

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Direct-contact heat pipesiAir coolers only. The heat pipes touch the CPU directly instead of sitting in a solid base plate.

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Liquid cooling

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Radiator sizeiAIO coolers only. The nominal size class from the fan positions, such as 240, 280, 360 or 420.

360mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Three 120 mm fan slots, so the size class is 360.

360mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Radiator dimensionsiRadiator without fans. Length runs along the row of fans. Width runs across it. Thickness is the depth the airflow passes through, such as 27 or 38.

Length394Width140Thickness32mm(15.5 × 5.5 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Radiator Dimension: 394 x 140 x 32 mm, aluminum. Reviews describe the radiator as wider and thicker than a usual 360 mm one and measure the same figures.

Length401Width120Thickness27mm(15.8 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Radiator dimensions (L x W x H): 401 x 120 x 27 mm. Radiator material aluminium. Igor's Lab prints 395 mm, which conflicts. The maker page is followed, and PC Gamer agrees with 401.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 20267Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box (5 June 2025): 401 x 120 x 27 mm, 360 mm aluminium radiator, tubing 420 mm, pump 1200 to 2800 RPM, 3 x 120 mm F360 RGB Core fans.

Radiator material

Aluminium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Radiator Material: Aluminum.

Aluminium1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Tube lengthiLength of each tube between the pump block and the radiator, as published. When the two tubes differ, the shorter is stored and the other goes in the source note.

200mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Tube: Sleeved FEP tube, Tube Length: 200 mm. Both tubes leave the middle of the radiator.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026The shorter 200mm tubing with a centred tube layout.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026200 mm tubes, so the radiator fits only in the case roof.

420mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Tubing length 420 mm, CIIR rubber with PET braided sleeve. Igor's Lab prints 400 mm. PC Gamer agrees with 420.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Max pump speediHighest rated pump speed. When the maker gives a range, this is its top.

3,200rpm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Pump Motor Speed: 1800 - 3200 +/- 10% RPM. Basic-Tutorials measured 1900 to 3100 rpm.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026Pump 1800 to 3200 rpm.

2,800rpm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Motor speed 1,200 to 2,800 plus or minus 300 RPM. The top of the range is stored.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Pump power connectoriHow the pump gets power. A pump wired through a supplied hub or cable uses the plug at the motherboard or PSU end. A pump powered from SATA with a separate 3-pin speed lead is SATA power.

4-pin PWM fan header8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Technical details, Anschluss (Pumpe): 4-Pin PWM. The text says the pump plugs into the board with a 4-pin PWM connector.10Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-vrlo-posebna-vodenjaca-53728Read 15 October 2026The block goes to the 4-pin header made for the water pump.

SATA power2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The breakout cable set has a pump 3-pin connector, a USB connector and a pump SATA power connector. Pump SATA power cable goes to an available SATA power connector, so the pump is SATA-powered with a separate 3-pin lead.

VRM faniA small fan on the pump block that blows over the motherboard voltage regulators.

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Fans

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Included fansiFans in the box that cool the heatsink or radiator, one row per fan model. A VRM fan on the pump block is left out. Speed, airflow, pressure and noise are the maker's figures for one fan at full speed, in the fastest mode and without a low-noise adapter. When a range is published, the top of the range is stored. Count is the number of rotors, so a unified frame with three 120 mm rotors counts 3 with size 120. Min speed is the lowest speed while spinning. A zero RPM stop is not stored. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Cooler Master's Loop Dynamic Bearing is loop dynamic. If the maker gives airflow only in m³/h, convert with 1 m³/h = 0.5886 CFM, round to one decimal and say so in the source note. Connector is the fan's power lead. A separate lighting lead is not counted, and a maker cable or adapter in the box that ends in a 4-pin PWM plug counts as 4-pin PWM, even when the fan's own lead is proprietary. For an air cooler with one fan, the maker's noise figure for the cooler is the fan noise. A figure the maker does not label per fan or in total counts as per fan. When a maker table prints noise for the whole cooler with no per-fan label and the maker's own data sheet for the same fan gives a figure, the fan data sheet figure is stored.

AASUS ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
ROG RYUO IV MF-12C ARGB	120	3	800	2,650	71.44	5.45	39.6	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Fan ROG RYUO IV MF-12C ARGB, 3 x 120 mm, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, Speed 800-2650 +/- 10% RPM, Static Pressure 5.45 mmH2O, Air Flow 71.44 CFM, Noise 39.6 dB(A), Control Mode PWM/DC. The figures are per fan. The bearing and the plug are in the Basic-Tutorials entry.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026ROG RYUO IV MF-12C ARGB, Lagertyp: hydrodynamisches Gleitlager (FDB), 800 to 2650 rpm, 121.38 m3/h (71.44 CFM), 5.45 mm H2O, 39.6 dB(A). All three fans are clipped together with contacts and need one 4-pin PWM plug and one 3-pin 5 V ARGB plug.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026Fans MF-12C ARGB at 800 to 2650 rpm, 5.45 mmH2O, 71.44 CFM, 39.6 dB(A). The test sample reached the stated speeds.

BNZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
F360 RGB Core Fan	120	3	500	2,400	75.12	3.3	30	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	Proprietary

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026One F360 RGB Core Fan: a single frame holding 3 fans, 120 mm each, 500 to 2,400 plus or minus 250 RPM, 75.12 CFM, 3.3 mmH2O, 30.0 dBA, fluid dynamic bearing, 8-pin connector for PWM and RGB. The page does not say whether the airflow is per rotor or for the frame. Retailers read it as per fan, so it is stored as one figure for the row.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Fan table: 360 x 120 x 26 mm frame, 500 to 2400 RPM, up to 75.12 CFM, up to 3.3 mmH2O, FDB, 8 individually addressable LEDs.

FansiNumber of included heatsink or radiator fans.

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Display and lighting

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RGB lightingiLighting on the fans, the heatsink or the pump block.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026ARGB fans, AURA Sync Support: Yes.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Daisy-chained ARGB fans with Aura Fan Edge side lighting.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Three fans with eight ARGB LEDs each.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026RGB ring on the pump block and RGB fans, controlled in NZXT CAM.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026New RGB LED ring on the pump and Single Frame RGB Core fans on the RGB version.

Lighting standardiThe named lighting connection. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5 V header. Proprietary means the maker's own hub or cable system.

ARGB 5 V8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Anschluss (LED): 3-Pin 5V (ARGB), eight addressable LEDs per fan. Lighting worked through Armoury Crate and OpenRGB.10Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-vrlo-posebna-vodenjaca-53728Read 15 October 2026The fans use one 4-pin power header and one 3-pin ARGB connector.

Proprietary1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The fan frame has one 8-pin connector for PWM and RGB that plugs into the maker's breakout cable set. No 5 V ARGB or 12 V RGB header is named, so it is the maker's own cable system.

Built-in screeniA screen on the pump block or the heatsink. LCD and OLED screens show images. A segment readout shows digits only, such as the CPU temperature.

OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Special Features, Display: 6.67" AMOLED. AMOLED is stored as OLED.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Features page: 6.67-inch curved 2K AMOLED display, shown through ASUS InfoHub. The pixel size is not stated. HardwarePremium prints 2560 x 1440, but its spec table also prints fan figures (2800 rpm, 89.73 CFM, 5.15 mmH2O, 36 dBA) that belong to the ROG Ryujin III fans, so no resolution is stored. Guru3D prints 2800 rpm too.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 20266.67-inch 2K AMOLED, 60 Hz, curved, magnetic mount.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 20266.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2K, 60 Hz, internal USB 2.0 connection, ASUS InfoHub.10Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-vrlo-posebna-vodenjaca-53728Read 15 October 20266.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2K, 60 Hz. Their test also measured about 2800 rpm on the fans against 2650 rpm stated.

LCD1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20262.72-inch round IPS LCD, 640 x 640, 60 Hz, 690 cd/m2.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

Screen sizeiDiagonal of the built-in screen.

6.67in(16.9 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Display: 6.67" AMOLED.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 20266.67-Inch curved AMOLED.

2.72in(6.9 cm)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20263Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026All-new 2.72-inch round IPS LCD with 640x640 resolution and up to 60 Hz.

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640 × 640px1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20263Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

SoftwareiThe maker's software for lighting, the screen or the pump. Software that works with the cooler out of the box. Software that needs a separately sold controller is left out.

ASUS InfoHub1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Note: Software: ASUS InfoHub.

NZXT CAM1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The FAQ says it works with NZXT CAM for pump and fan speeds, the LCD and lighting.

Needs a USB headeriThe cooler needs an internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for software control, sensors or the screen. A wireless receiver that plugs into any USB port does not count.

Yes8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Display connection: USB 2.0 intern. The display connects over an internal USB 2.0 header and is set up only in ASUS InfoHub.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026The display connects through a USB 2.0 port.10Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-vrlo-posebna-vodenjaca-53728Read 15 October 2026The display connects to an internal USB 2.0 header.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connect the USB connector to an available USB 2.0 internal header on the motherboard.

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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5iThe THETA level for this cooler's class on the Cybenetics AMD AM5 platform with a Ryzen 9 7900X. It is rated at 30 dB(A) normalized noise, or at 25 dB(A) for a cooler that cannot reach 30 dB(A). No level means tested without a level. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

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Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851iThe same rating on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform with a Core Ultra 9 285K. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)iThe Cybenetics Overall Performance score at 30 dB(A) normalized noise on the AMD AM5 platform. It is average CPU power times average CPU frequency divided by average CPU temperature. Higher is better. A cooler rated only at 25 dB(A) has no value here.

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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)iThe same score on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform. Scores from the two platforms are not comparable with each other.

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Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)iThe Cybenetics noise at the 100% fan setting, measured 1 m from the cooler in a hemi-anechoic chamber, with the pump of an AIO at full speed. Other reviewers' noise goes in the thermal test rows.

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Thermal tests (measured)iReviewer results, one row per test condition. Rows compare only when the test CPU, load, power and noise level match. The source note names the reviewer, ambient temperature, case or open bench, and thermal paste. Test CPU is the CPU name only, such as AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The power limit and mode go in the load. Above ambient is stored only when the reviewer publishes it, never computed from the ambient.

AASUS ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB

Test CPU	Load	Fan setting	CPU temperature (°C)
AMD Ryzen 5 1400	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes, overclocked to 3.8 GHz at 1.175 V	Minimum speed	55.8
AMD Ryzen 5 1400	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes, overclocked to 3.8 GHz at 1.175 V	50% PWM (fans and pump)	46.1
AMD Ryzen 5 1400	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes, overclocked to 3.8 GHz at 1.175 V	100% PWM (fans and pump)	43.8
Intel Core i7-13700K	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes	1000 rpm	63
Intel Core i7-13700K	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes	Maximum fan speed	56

Source8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Basic-Tutorials (Jonas, 2025-06-25). Open bench table. AMD Ryzen 5 1400 at 3.8 GHz and 1.175 V, MSI B350 PC-Mate. Prime95 Small FFTs for 30 minutes, CPUID Hardware Monitor, room about 20 C. The review prints the maximum temperatures 55.8 C (minimum speed), 46.1 C (50% PWM for fans and pump) and 43.8 C (100% PWM for fans and pump). The fan speeds of those rows are not published in the text. Pre-applied paste was used. The review gives no noise figure and no CPU power.9Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/kuehlung/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb-im-test-wasserkuehlung-mit-mega-display-und-mega-kuehlleistungRead 15 October 2026Allround-PC (Arian Krasniqi, 2025-09-29). Room kept at 21 C by air conditioning, 20 minute warm-up, Prime95 Small FFTs for 30 minutes, HWiNFO. The review prints 63 C for the Intel Core i7-13700K at a fixed 1000 rpm and 56 C at maximum fan speed. How the median and maximum values are combined is not clear. Case or bench, paste and noise are not stated.

BNZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

Test CPU	Load	CPU power (W)	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	CPU temperature (°C)
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, average package power cooled	244	Default (coolant temperature, silent mode)	Not available	Not available
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max	Not available	Tied to CPU temperature	47.7	90
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, average package power cooled	257	38.9 dB(A)	38.9	Not available
Intel Core i7-14700K	Heavy gaming: 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU, temperature after 10 minutes	165	Default (coolant temperature)	38.2	75
Intel Core i7-14700K	Heavy gaming: 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU, temperature after 10 minutes	165	Tied to CPU temperature	40.9	69
Intel Core i7-14700K	Moderate gaming: 110 W CPU plus 275 W GPU	110	Not available	Not available	56

Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Albert Thomas, review of 10 November 2024. Intel Core i7-14700K on an MSI Z790 Project Zero board in an MSI Pano 100L PZ case, 23 C ambient, system fans Iceberg Thermal IceGale Silent, Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame. Noise is the whole system measured at 81.5 cm (32 in), and its floor is the 38.2 dBA idle system noise. Paste is not stated. Values read from the chart images: 244 W cooled with power limits removed in silent mode, 257 W cooled at 38.9 dBA, 90 C and 47.7 dBA with the fans tied to CPU temperature, 75 C at 38.2 dBA by default and 69 C at 40.9 dBA tied to CPU in the 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU test, and 56 C in the 110 W CPU plus 275 W GPU test with the mode and noise not stated. The default mode follows coolant temperature (43 C liquid).

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiAir coolers only. The cooler with its included fans in the standard position, without the mounting kit. Height runs from the bottom of the base to the top. Depth runs along the airflow, fans included. Width runs across the fins. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160.

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Heatsink dimensionsiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans, as the maker lists it. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160. A heatsink depth that equals the depth with fans includes the fan, so that axis is not stored.

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WeightiAn air cooler with its included fans. An AIO cooler as one unit with pump block, tubes, radiator and fans. Mounting hardware is left out when the maker states it separately. When one maker figure may include the mounting kit, such as a press release net weight above the product page figure, the product page figure is stored. An RGB edition can weigh a little more or less, so it is per variant.

2,270g(5 lb)8Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/pc-hardware/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Technical table, Gewicht (mit Luefter): 2.27 kg. The text says about 2.3 kg in total. A distributor feed on Direct Computers says 1.56 kg with no stated scope. ASUS publishes no weight.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim.

CPU Liquid Cooler (pre-applied thermal compound), 3 x 120 mm ARGB Radiator Fan, ROG VIP card, ROG Sticker, Quick Start Guide, Accessory Pack of Screws and Brackets, Tube fastener1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Package Content as printed, without the leading quantity of 1 for single items. The reviews also mention the curved display unit in the box. The White Edition page lists the same contents.

Kraken Elite 360 RGB, F360 RGB Core Fan x1, Installation Accessories, Breakout Cable Set1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Inside the Box: Kraken Elite 360 RGB, F360 RGB Core Fan x1, Installation Accessories, Breakout Cable Set. The manual's component list names the Intel and AMD brackets, standoffs, thumbscrews, long and short screws and washers.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Component list: Kraken Elite RGB, Intel backplate, Intel retention bracket (pre-installed), Intel 1851/1700 and 1200/115X standoffs, AMD AM5/AM4 retention bracket and standoffs, thumbscrews, long screws (30 mm UNC 6-32), short screws (5 mm UNC 6-32), washers, F Series RGB Core fan, breakout cable set.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 2026Maker product page for the black edition.

nzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-11Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026

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Manual

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cdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdf2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multi-language manual for Kraken Elite RGB 240, 280 and 360, linked from the NZXT support downloads article.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

6years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb/specRead 15 October 2026Note: Warranty: AIO Cooler Module 6 years, Display module 2 years. The ASUS eShop calls it a 6 years manufacturer warranty. The 6 years is stored.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryuo/rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argbRead 15 October 20266-Year Warranty.3Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90rc0151-b0aay0-rog-ryuo-iv-slc-360-argb.htmlRead 15 October 20266 years manufacturer warranty.

6years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20265Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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