NZXT KRAKEN 120 AIO Liquid Cooler Installation Guide

NZXT KRAKEN 120 AIO Liquid Cooler Installation Guide

KRAKEN 120
120MM LIQUID COOLER WITH RGB

COMPONENT LIST

INSTALLATION  INTEL 1700 & 1200/115X

STEP 1

Preparing the backplate

STEP 2

Installing the standoffs

STEP 3

Installing the water block

STEP 4

INSTALLATION AMD

STEP 1

Preparing the retention bracket

STEP 2

Changing the retention bracket

STEP 3

Installing the water block

MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FAN

Note: Always use washers to prevent damage.

DIRECT MOUNTING

For mounting in which the radiator fits directly onto the case, please install the fan(s) first using the 30mm fan screws. Use the 5mm case screws and washers to mount the radiator.

INDIRECT MOUNTING

For mounting in which the fan(s) fit between the radiator and chassis, please use the 30mm fan screws and washers for mounting.

POWERING THE PUMP AND FAN

PUMP POWER CABLE

Connect the 3-pin pump power cable of the pump embedded in the radiator to the 4-pin CPU_OPT, PUMP or AIO_PUMP connectors on the motherboard. We suggest to set it to full speed in the BIOS.

FAN POWER CABLE

Connect the 4-pin power cable of the fan to the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.

POWERING THE LEDS – NZXT RGB

Connect the NZXT RGB Connector from the water block to a NZXT RGB controller header.

CONNECTING ADDITIONAL LEDS

Connect additional NZXT RGB lighting accessories to the NZXT RGB Connector (Male) from the water block.

Note: The Kraken 120 must be the first lighting accessory in the chain. Please use the NZXT RGB Connection Cable from your lighting accessories’ box to connect to the Kraken 120.

POWERING THE LEDS – 5V ARGB

STEP 1

Use the included “5V ARGB (Female) to NZXT RGB (Male) adapter” and connect the NZXT RGB (Male) end to the NZXT RGB (Female) Connector from the water block.

STEP 2

Connect the 5V ARGB (Female) end to an available 5V 3-pin ARGB header on your motherboard.

CONNECTING ADDITIONAL LEDS

STEP 1

Use the included “NZXT RGB (Female) to 5V ARGB (Male) adapter” and connect the NZXT RGB (Female) end to the NZXT RGB Connector from the water block.

STEP 2

Connect the 5V 3-pin ARGB Connector to additional 5V 3-pin ARGB lighting accessories.

Note: Please refer to the motherboard or lighting manufacturer’s documentation for directions.

DOWNLOADING NZXT CAM

After setting up the Kraken, turn on your PC and proceed to download and install NZXT CAM software to enable Kraken controls: nzxt.com/camapp/

NZXT SUPPORT

• Visit nzxt.com/warranty and support.nzxt.com for information on warranty coverage and service.

Scan the QR code or visit manuals.nzxt.com/kraken120 to view or download the full manual.

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References

• Prebuilt Gaming PCs, Parts, & Peripherals
• NZXT Custom & Prebuilt Gaming PCs, Parts, Peripherals | NZXT
• NZXT CAM | PC Monitoring and Configuration Software
• Customer Support | Gaming PCs | NZXT

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