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NZXT Kraken 280 Plus Black LCD AIO Liquid Cooler

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      <h1 class="h9kp-heading-1">Overview</h1>
      <p class="h9kp-text">The Kraken Plus AIO liquid cooler delivers high-performance cooling with a custom-designed NZXT Turbine pump and a vibrant 1.54-inch LCD display. Engineered for efficiency and customization, it keeps your CPU cool under heavy workloads while adding a personalized aesthetic to your build.</p>
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        <li><strong>High-Performance Cooling:</strong> The NZXT Turbine pump offers high flow and head pressure for efficient, low-noise cooling during demanding tasks.</li>
        <li><strong>Custom LCD Screen:</strong> A 1.54" square LCD displays real-time system temps, animated GIFs, custom images, or web integrations like Spotify and YouTube, customizable via NZXT CAM.</li>
        <li><strong>Quiet Airflow:</strong> High-static pressure fans ensure effective heat dissipation, with Zero RPM Mode for silent operation at low loads.</li>
        <li><strong>Easy Installation:</strong> Pre-applied thermal paste and a single breakout cable simplify setup and reduce cable clutter.</li>
        <li><strong>Wide Compatibility:</strong> Tool-free mounting brackets support the latest AMD (AM5) and Intel (LGA 1851) CPU sockets.</li>
        <li><strong>Durable and Reliable:</strong> Reinforced rubber tubing with nylon-braided sleeving ensures durability and easy routing.</li>
        <li><strong>Optimized Cold Plate:</strong> Split-flow copper cold plate targets the CPU’s hottest areas for superior heat transfer and consistent performance.</li>
        <li><strong>NZXT CAM Software:</strong> Monitor temps, customize the LCD, and control fan/pump speeds through an intuitive interface.</li>
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          <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Powered by Turbine</h2>
          <p class="h9kp-text">The NZXT Turbine Pump is engineered for high flow and head pressure, delivering efficient, low-noise cooling that keeps up with demanding workloads.</p>
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          <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Personalization on Display</h2>
          <p class="h9kp-text">Show real-time temps, custom images, GIFs, and web integrations like Spotify and YouTube — all on a vibrant 1.54-inch square LCD, fully controlled through NZXT CAM.</p>
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          <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">High Pressure. Low Noise.</h2>
          <p class="h9kp-text">Static pressure fans push air through the radiator for effective heat dissipation, while Zero RPM Mode keeps them silent during low loads.</p>
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          <img src="//nzxt.com/cdn/shop/files/Kraken-Plus_Streamlined_Cabling.png?v=1747125984&width=670" alt="Streamlined Cabling" loading="lazy">
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            <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Streamlined Cabling</h2>
            <p class="h9kp-text">Integrated fan control in the pump cap and a single breakout cable help reduce clutter and make installation faster.</p>
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            <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Wide Compatibility</h2>
            <p class="h9kp-text">Tool-free mounting brackets support the latest Intel® and AMD® CPU sockets.</p>
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            <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Ready to Install</h2>
            <p class="h9kp-text">Pre-applied thermal paste for faster setup and efficient heat transfer.</p>
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            <h2 class="h9kp-heading-2">Optimized Cold Plate</h2>
            <p class="h9kp-text">Split-flow design channels coolant to the hottest areas for effective cooling.</p>
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      <h2 class="h9kp-tech-specs__title">Tech Specs</h2>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Display</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Panel Type</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Transmissive TFT, 262K color</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Diagonal</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">1.54 in / 39.1 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Resolution</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">240 x 240 px</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Refresh Rate</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">30 Hz</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Brightness</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">300 cd/m²</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Colors</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">18-bit</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Orientation</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Software adjustable</div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Pump</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Name</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">NZXT Turbine</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Motor Speed</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">1,200 – 2,800 ± 300 RPM</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Power</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">12 V DC, 0.3 A</div>
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            </div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Cap</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Diameter</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">2.87 in / 72.95 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Height</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">2.2 in / 55.97 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Housing Material</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Plastic</div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Cold Plate</h3>
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              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Dimensions</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">56 mm × 56 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Type</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Split flow</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Material</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Copper</div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Radiator</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Dimensions (L × W × H)</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">321 × 140 × 27 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Material</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Aluminum</div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Tubing</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Length</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">400 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Material</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">CIIR rubber with Nylon braided sleeve</div>
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            </div>
          </div>
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            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Fan Specs</h3>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Model</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">F140P Static Pressure Fan</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Color</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Black</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Dimensions</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">140 × 140 × 25 mm</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Quantity</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">2</div>
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              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Speed</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">500 – 1,700 ± 170 RPM</div>
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              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Airflow</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">93.20 CFM</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Static Pressure</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">4.45 mm H₂O</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Noise Level</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">30.00 dBA</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Power Consumption</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">12 V DC, 0.23 A, 2.76 W</div>
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                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Connector</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">4-pin PWM</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Bearing</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Fluid Dynamic Bearing</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Lifespan</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">60,000 hours</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">LED Quantity</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">N/A</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Cable Length</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">600 mm</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Materials</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Plastic, rubber, PCB</div>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
          <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__section">
            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Socket Support</h3>
            <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__table">
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Intel®</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">LGA 1851/1700, 1200/115X</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">AMD®</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">AM5, AM4</div>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
        <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__column">
          <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__section">
            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">CPU Support</h3>
            <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__table">
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Intel®</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">AMD®</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3</div>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
          <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__section">
            <h3 class="h9kp-tech-specs__section-title">Product Info</h3>
            <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__table">
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Warranty</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">2 Years</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">Model Number</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">RL-KN280-B2</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">UPC</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">810074845298</div>
              </div>
              <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__row">
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--label">EAN</div>
                <div class="h9kp-tech-specs__cell--value">5056547205205</div>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
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