PC parts / CPU coolers
NZXTCPU cooler
Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
Released October 2024.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026Announced 20 August 2024. The NZXT pump article of 17 October 2024 and Tom's Hardware's review of 10 November 2024 treat it as on sale, and a Galaxus listing gives 14 October 2024. The month 2024-10 follows these. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Cooler type
- AIO liquid
- Fans
- 3
- Rated TDP
- Not available
- CPU sockets
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150
32 of 54 fields known.
General
- Series
- Kraken Elite1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The store lists it in the Kraken Elite family.
- Model numbers
- 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
- 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).
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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)
- Not available
- Markets
- 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
- Cooler type
- AIO liquid1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026
- Air cooler layout
- Not available
- Rated TDP (claimed)
- Not available
Compatibility
- CPU sockets
- 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 clearance
- Not available
- Offset mounting
- Not available
Heatsink
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- Heat pipes
- Not available
- Heat pipe diameter
- Not available
- Direct-contact heat pipes
- Not available
Liquid cooling
- Radiator dimensions
- 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 pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026
- Tube length
- 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 speed
- 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
- VRM fan
- Not available
Fans
- Included fans
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.- Fans
- 3
Display and lighting
- RGB 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.
- Built-in screen
- 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 size
- 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.
Measured
- Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
- Not available
- Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851
- Not available
- Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
- Not available
- Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
- Not available
- Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
- Not available
- Thermal tests (measured)
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
Dimensions and weight
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- Dimensions
- Not available
- Heatsink dimensions
- Not available
- Weight
- Not available
- Heatsink weight
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
- Product page
- nzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-11Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- 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 number
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| RL-KR36E-B2 | 5056547204185 | Black |
| RL-KR36E-W2 | 5056547204192 | White |
Sources
We read 8 sources for this CPU cooler. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1
- Maker product pagenzxt.com/news/diving-deep-into-the-new-kraken-elite-pump
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