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  3. NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB 🆚 Cooler Master V8 GTS
The main differences between NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB and Cooler Master V8 GTS are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.
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NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB AIO 240mm Radiator F240 RGB Core Single Frame Fan Customizable 1.54" LCD RL-KR240-B2
NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB
Cooler Master V8 GTS High Performance CPU Cooler
Cooler Master V8 GTS
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Brand
NZXT
Brand
Cooler Master
Model
RL-KR240-B2
Model
RR-V8VC-16PR-R1
Release Date
📅 May 2025
Release Date
📅 October 2013
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Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
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Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • AM2
  • AM2+
  • AM3
  • AM3+
  • FM1
  • FM2
  • FM2+
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1366
  • LGA2011
  • LGA2011-3
  • LGA2066
  • LGA775
Liquid Cooler
Yes
Liquid Cooler
No
Radiator Size
240 mm
Radiator Size
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Noise Level
31.9 dB
Noise Level
36.0 dB
Fan RPM
500 - 2400 RPM
Fan RPM
1600 RPM
Height
56 mm
Height
167 mm
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB:

  • 40% cheaper, you can save $79.01
  • Newer Product, it was released around 12 years later
  • Supports the following socket formats: AM4, AM5, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851
  • Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the Cooler Master V8 GTS:

  • Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066, LGA775

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