NZXT updated its Kraken series to revision 3, in this review we test the new X63 Series Liquid cooler. An AIO LCS liquid CPU cooler for cases with 280 mm radiator mounts.

Fully assembled, the NZXT Kraken X63 RGB is really pleasing to the eye. The contrast between the white and black really works well and, even with the RGB off, this cooler looks exceptionally ...

The final piece of the puzzle for most NZXT hardware is the accompanying CAM application. For the X63 RGB, CAM makes it easy to adjust lighting and create synchronised effects, as well as control ...

We would love to review the X63 but its ultimately up to NZXT and if they have available sample inventory. As for the X53, we found a number off oddities as you may have noted when reading our review.

But if you want an AIO so you have more room to tinker in your rig or because you think they look better, NZXT Kraken X3 and Z3 are still the best. And sure, the Z63 is $100 more than an X63.

Mounting The mounting system for the NZXT Kraken X63 RGB (at least on our Intel socket) was about as easy as it gets. As seen in the picture below, we were able to get this onto our motherboard ...

There's no denying the X63 RGB's cooling potential. Even with our 16-core chip overclocked across the board, core temperature only just creeps above 80°C.