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ALian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL

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General

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Series

HydroShift II1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Product name HydroShift II LCD-S.

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.

GHS2LCDS36TFB, GHS2LCDS36TFW, GHS2LCDS36TB, GHS2LCDS36TW1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table, 360 TL column: GHS2LCDS36TFB (black) and GHS2LCDS36TFW (white). The launch retail codes GHS2LCDS36TB and GHS2LCDS36TW are stored as well, see the Watercooling UK note. The 360 CL (GHS2LCDS36C) and the fanless 360 (GHS2LCDS36N) are separate models.6Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-blackRead 15 October 2026MPN code GHS2LCDS36TB for the black model.7Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-whiteRead 15 October 2026MPN code GHS2LCDS36TW for the white model.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer product number GHS2LCDS36TFB for the 360TL Flex Black.

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

4718466021366, 47184660213736Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-blackRead 15 October 2026Black 360TL: EAN 4718466021366, MPN G89.GHS2LCDS36TB.00, SKU WASE-998. The shop lists the product as End of Life, so the TFB code on the maker's page is likely its successor with the fans renamed from TL Wireless to TL FLEX. Lian Li does not say so.7Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-whiteRead 15 October 2026White 360TL: EAN 4718466021373, MPN G89.GHS2LCDS36TW.00, SKU WASE-999.

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.

7 November 20253Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Lian Li press release dated November 7th, 2025, Taipei.

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

Available3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Press release lists Newegg, Amazon, Caseking, Overclockers UK and Scan as stores from launch day.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists the 360TL at $239.99 as an available model.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026On sale at EUR 239.90 on 7 January 2026.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026In stock with delivery in 4 to 5 working days on the access date.

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.

$239.993Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Pricing section: HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL Black and White (with wireless sync controller), MSRP $239.99. The release does not say whether the price excludes tax, as is usual for a US MSRP. It gives no EUR price.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $239.99 for the 360TL. The 360CL is $179.99.

$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.

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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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026The specification table lists a black and a white code for the 360 TL.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Available in black and 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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

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.

Copper4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The water is directed to a copper plate with skived fins. The cold plate is copper.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Cooler base plate in copper.

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.

Included4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Accessories table: thermal paste, 1.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026A dosing syringe of thermal paste with a spatula is in the box.

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

Compatibility

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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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851, AMD AM4 and AM5. The page lists no LGA1954.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Compatible with AM5, AM4, Intel 1851 and 1700.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Socket 1700, 1851, AM4 and AM5.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Specification block: Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851, AMD AM4 and AM5.

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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

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.

Length400Width122Thickness24mm(15.7 × 4.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Radiator size 400 x 122 x 24 mm, aluminium. The maker gives no axis labels. 400 mm is the length along the three fans and 24 mm is the slim thickness the page highlights, so 122 mm is the width across.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec table prints 400 x 122 x 25 mm and the text says the thickness went from 27 to 24 mm, so the maker's 24 mm is used.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Radiator 400 x 122 x 24 mm.

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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20269Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Aluminium.

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.

450mm8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026The shop prints a 450 mm tubing length. The maker's table prints 450/470 mm, so the two tubes differ. The shorter one, 450 mm, is stored.

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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Pump speed 1600-3200 RPM +/-10%. Pump noise 28 dBA or less. Water block 91 x 99 x 62 mm.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pump speed 1600-3200 RPM +/-10%, 38 mm impeller.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Pump runs 1,600 to 3,200 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 header1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Page: PWM power cable with a 4-pin PWM header. If the motherboard cannot read the pump RPM, the 4-pin header can go to a SATA power adapter. The 2-pin connector works on its own.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide: connect both 4-pin connectors of the water cooling to the motherboard (AIO_PUMP and CPU_FAN headers) and set the headers to full speed. A single 4-pin to SATA power adapter cable is an alternative.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Two 4-pin PWM cables leave the radiator: one powers the fans and the other powers the pump and the block's ARGB. A 9-pin USB cable is the third.

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.

ALian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
UNI FAN TL FLEX	120	3	200	2,600	90.1	3.97	33	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table, 360 TL column: fan size 124 x 120 x 28 mm, speed 0, 200-2600 RPM, pressure 3.97 H2O (read as mmH2O, as Tech4Gamers prints it), airflow 90.1 CFM, noise 33 dBA, fluid dynamic bearing (FDB). The description names the fans UNI FAN TL FLEX. The page's temperature test and the reviews call the same fans UNI FAN TL Wireless. The zero RPM stop is not stored, so the minimum is 200. The 360 CL column (UNI FAN CL Wireless, 2100 RPM, 72.7 CFM) is a different model.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Fan table: UNI FAN TL Wireless 120 x 124 x 28 mm, FDB, 90.1 CFM, 3.97 mmH2O, 0 and 200-2600 RPM, 33 dBA, connector 4-pin PWM (or 3-12V PWM to SATA).5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Three Lian Li Uni Fan TL 120 Wireless: 200 - 2,600 rpm with fan stop, 153.1 m3/h, 90.1 CFM, 33 dB(A), 3.97 mmH2O, FDB.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Three 120 mm PWM fans, 200 to 2600 RPM, 3.97 mmH2O, 33.0 dB(A) maximum.

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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Description: the screen sits in diffused ARGB lighting. UNI FAN TL fans have lighting zones, as Tech4Gamers describes.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists RGB LED lighting.

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.

Proprietary4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The fans carry a wireless receiver with a 4-pin PWM cable and a 2-pin power cable. Lighting runs through the L-Wireless controller or the USB cable, and the review says the ARGB wires are not needed any more. No 5 V ARGB header lead is described, so the maker's own cable and wireless system is stored.

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.

LCD1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20263.4 inch IPS LCD, 480 x 480, 500 nits, 60 Hz, hot-swappable by magnet and pogo pins.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Hot-swappable 3.4 inch square IPS LCD with a pogo-pin magnetic connection.

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.

3.4in(8.6 cm)1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20263.4 inch IPS LCD. Tech4Gamers writes 3.5 inch in some places, the maker's table says 3.4.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

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.

Screen resolution

480 × 480px1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026480 x 480.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

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.

L-Connect 31Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Three control modes in L-Connect 3: Offline, Wireless and USB Streaming.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

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.

No1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Three modes: Offline needs no USB, Wireless Mode needs no USB connection (L-Wireless controller instead), USB Streaming and Advanced Wireless need the USB 2.0 cable. The cover over the cable can be removed on the radiator's right side. Stored as false because the shipped set works without the internal header. Only the 360 TL includes the L-Wireless controller.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide: connect the USB interface to enter Real-Time Mode. Without a USB connection, use the transmitter to enable Wireless 2.4G Control Mode. The transmitter is a USB stick that goes into any free USB port on the host computer, not the internal header.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can skip the USB cable if you prefer to operate the cooler in wireless mode.

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.

ALian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL

Test CPU	Load	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed	100%	49	58
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed	40 dB(A)	40	61
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, Precision Boost Overdrive, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, average multiplier 52.6x, fans and pump at full speed	100%	Not available	63

Source9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026KitGuru AIO round-up of November 2025 with a Ryzen 9 9950X on an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, open test bench, Arctic MX-6 paste, ambient held at 19 to 21 C and deducted in the charts. Each run is a 30 minute looped Cinebench R23 with the last 10 minutes averaged. At least two fresh installs per cooler. The review names a manual overclock of 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V and Precision Boost Overdrive as its two load setups, and the first two rows are read as the manual overclock. The CPU power is not published. Results: 58 C over ambient at maximum fan speed and 49 dBA, 61 C over ambient normalised to 40 dBA, and 63 C over ambient under PBO with fans and pump at full speed. The noise distance is not stated, and the pump is described as a little loud at full speed. The tested fans are the 2600 rpm UNI FAN TL.

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.

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Heatsink weightiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim.

L-Wireless Controller (wireless sync controller), 1x Fan extension cable, 12x Screws for the radiator, 2x Universal bracket for Intel/AMD, 4x Universal standoffs for Intel/AMD, 4x Thumb screws, 1x Socket backplate for Intel, 1x Thermal paste, 1x Thermal paste spatula, 3x Tubing clips, Small hex screwdriver, SATA power to PWM adapter, Fan corner covers, 1x User manual1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Page note: only this configuration (UNI FAN TL FLEX) includes the L-Wireless controller. Items are itemised from Tech4Gamers and Gamezoom.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide shows the single 4-pin to SATA power adapter cable and the wireless transmitter. The parts list on page 1 is a drawing without names.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Pricing list says the 360TL comes with the Wireless Sync Controller.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Accessories table: 3 ARGB fans, 1 fan extension cable, 12 radiator screws, 2 universal brackets, 4 universal standoffs, 4 thumb screws, 1 Intel backplate, 1 thermal paste, 3 tubing clips, 1 user manual. The review also says a hex driver is in the box.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Ausstattung: manual, safety notes, mounting material, a small hex screwdriver, two thumb screws, a syringe of thermal paste, a paste spatula, fan corner covers, tube clips, a SATA to three PWM adapter and an L-Connect 3 controller with its manual.

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

lian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-s1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

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Manual

drive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/view2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 202634 page installation guide for the HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL in eight languages, created November 2025, published on Google Drive from the maker's page.

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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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 pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table: 6 Years. The page names no market.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

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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