Compatible processors with NZXT Kraken X42

Name: NZXT Kraken X42
Brand: NZXT
SKU: RL-KRX42-02

CPU support list

WARNING

Compatible doesn't mean recommended. This is a list of technically compatible products. If you put a cheap CPU cooler rated for 65W TDP on a 150W TDP processor, don't expect good temperatures.

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Model	Socket	Cores	TDP	iGPU	Price
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K	LGA1851	24	125W	Yes	$590
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K	LGA1851	20	125W	Yes	$333
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF	LGA1851	20	125W	No	$340
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	AM5	16	170W	Yes	$529
Intel Core i9-14900KS	LGA1700	24	150W	Yes	$670
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D	AM5	16	170W	Yes	$836
Intel Core i9-14900K	LGA1700	24	125W	Yes	$433
Intel Core i9-14900KF	LGA1700	24	125W	No	$415
Intel Core i9-14900	LGA1700	24	65W	Yes	$610
Intel Core i9-14900F	LGA1700	24	65W	No	$498
Intel Core i9-13900KS	LGA1700	24	150W	Yes	$475
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X	AM5	12	120W	Yes	$370
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K	LGA1851	14	125W	Yes	$299
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF	LGA1851	14	125W	No	$285
Intel Core i9-13900K	LGA1700	24	125W	Yes	$600
Intel Core i9-13900KF	LGA1700	24	125W	No	$396
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X	AM5	8	65W	Yes	$289
Intel Core i9-13900	LGA1700	24	65W	Yes	$570
Intel Core i9-13900F	LGA1700	24	65W	No	$550
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D	AM5	12	120W	Yes	$599
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X	AM5	6	65W	Yes	$223
Intel Core i7-14700K	LGA1700	20	125W	Yes	$329
Intel Core i7-14700KF	LGA1700	20	125W	No	$285
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D	AM5	8	120W	Yes	$479
Intel Core i7-13700K	LGA1700	16	125W	Yes	$298

This is not a full list of compatible parts. Always check the manufacturer's website to verify possible incompatibilities between components.

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