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Compare NZXT Kraken X42 vs Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved V2 White

The main differences between NZXT Kraken X42 and Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved V2 White are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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NZXT Kraken X42	Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved V2 White
Prices (Change region) - Buy now	Prices (Change region) In Stock $299.99 Last updated 47 minutes ago. In Stock $299.99 In Stock Free shipping $299.99
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Brand NZXT	Brand Lian Li
Model RL-KRX42-02	Model GHS2OLDC36PW G89.GHS2OLDC36PW.00 HS2OLDC36PW
Release Date 📅 June 2017	Release Date 📅 May 2026
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1366 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size 140 mm	Radiator Size 360 mm
Noise Level 21.0 - 38.0 dB	Noise Level 38.1 dB
Fan RPM 500 - 1800 RPM	Fan RPM 200 - 3000 RPM
Height -	Height 126 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken X42:

Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066
Generally quieter under full load

Reasons to buy the Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved V2 White:

Newer Product, it was released around 9 years later

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