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Compare NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB vs Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3

The main differences between NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB and Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB	Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3
Prices (Change region) In Stock $169.99 Last updated 57 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $169.99 In Stock $169.99 In Stock Free shipping $169.99 Show 1 more offers	Prices (Change region) Out of Stock Free shipping $99.95 - Buy now
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Brand NZXT	Brand Noctua
Model RL-KR360-B2	Model NH-U12S TR4-SP3
Release Date 📅 May 2025	Release Date 📅 January 2017
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Price history View Details ►	Price history View Details ►
Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets sTR4 sTR5 sTRX4 sWRX8
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler No
Radiator Size 360 mm	Radiator Size -
Noise Level 31.9 dB	Noise Level 18.6 - 22.4 dB
Fan RPM 500 - 2400 RPM	Fan RPM 300 - 1500 RPM
Height 56 mm	Height 158 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB:

Newer Product, it was released around 9 years later
Supports the following socket formats: AM4, AM5, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851

Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3:

41% cheaper, you can save $70.04
Supports the following socket formats: sTR4, sTR5, sTRX4, sWRX8
Generally quieter under full load

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