NZXT Kraken X42 vs Kraken Z63 CPU Cooler Comparison

NZXT Kraken X42 and NZXT Kraken Z63 are both cpu coolers with the same Fan RPM (500 - 1800 RPM). The main differences are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size and Noise Level.

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NZXT Kraken X42

NZXT Kraken Z63

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Brand

NZXT

Brand

NZXT

Model

RL-KRX42-02

Model

RL-KRZ63-01

Release Date

📅 June 2017

Release Date

📅 January 2020

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Compatible PC parts

Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►

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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
LGA1150
LGA1151
LGA1155
LGA1156
LGA1200
LGA1366
LGA1700
LGA1851
LGA2011
LGA2011-3
LGA2066
sTR4
sTR5
sTRX4
sWRX8

Liquid Cooler

Yes

Liquid Cooler

Yes

Radiator Size

140 mm

Radiator Size

280 mm

Noise Level

21.0 - 38.0 dB

Noise Level

21 - 38 dB

Fan RPM

500 - 1800 RPM

Fan RPM

500 - 1800 RPM

Options (4)

	Kraken M22 120mm $149.00
	Kraken X52 240mm $189.00
	Kraken X62 280mm $211.70
	Kraken X72 360mm $299.00

Options (9)

	X53 RGB 240mm Kraken X Gen 3 $249.00
	X63 RGB 280mm Kraken X Gen 3 $479.00
	Z73 360mm Kraken Z $349.00
	M22 120mm $149.00
	X73 360mm Kraken X Gen 3 $279.00
	X63 280mm Kraken X Gen 3 $249.00
	X73 RGB 360mm Kraken X Gen 3 $299.00
	X53 240mm Kraken X Gen 3 $219.00
	Z53 240mm Kraken Z $299.00