Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs NZXT Kraken 120 CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and NZXT Kraken 120 are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	NZXT Kraken 120
Prices (Change region) In Stock $279.95 Last updated 59 minutes ago.	Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $101.99 Out of Stock $140.11
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Brand Noctua	Brand NZXT
Model NL-LC1-42	Model RL-KR120-B1
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date 📅 September 2021
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1366 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size 120 mm
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 21 - 36 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 500 - 2000 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height -

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

Newer Product, it was released around 5 years later
Supports the following socket formats: LGA1700, LGA1851
Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken 120:

64% cheaper, you can save $177.96
Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066

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