NZXT Kraken X RGB Series Liquid Cooler Manual

COMPONENTS

1. Kraken X53 / X63 / X73 x1
   
2. Intel Retention Bracket (Pre-Installed ) x1
   
3. AMD Retention Bracket x1
   
4. Intel Backplate x1
   
5. Intel Socket 1200/115X/1366 Standoff x4
   
6. Intel Socket 2011/2066 Standoff x4
   
7. AMD Standoff (AM4) x4
   
8. Thumbscrew x4
   
9. 30MM UNC 6-32 Fan Screw X53 - x16, X63 - x16, X73 - x12
   
10. 5MM UNC 6-32 Screw X53 - x8, X63 - x8, X73 - x12
    
11. Washer X53 - x16, X63 - x16, X73 - x24
    
12. Aer RGB Fan X53 - x2 120MM, X63 - x2 140MM, X73 - x3 120MM
    
13. Breakout Cable Set x1
    
14. Micro-USB Cable x1
    
15. Fan Splitter Cable x1
    
16. 500MM Fan Connection Cable x1
    
17. 100MM Fan-to-fan Cable X53 - x1, X63 - x1, X73 - x2
    

PREPARATION

INTEL LGA 1200 /115X/1366

PREPARING THE BACKPLATE

Move all four sliders on the Intel backplate to the innermost positions for Socket 1200/115X or the outermost positions for Socket 1366.

SOCKET 1200/115X
SOCKET 1366

INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE

Install the Intel backplate on the rear of the motherboard as oriented in the picture. Please ensure the sliders fit into the mounting holes and the backplate of CPU socket fit within the cut-out of the Intel backplate.

INSTALLING THE STANDOFFS

From the front of the motherboard, install the four Socket 1200/115X/1366 standoffs.

INTEL LGA 2011/2066

PREPARING THE BACKPLATE

From the front of the motherboard, install the four Socket 2011/2066 standoffs.

AMD

PREPARING THE RETENTION BRACKET

Remove the stock AMD mounting bracket and keep the original backplate on the rear of the motherboard.

FOR SOCKET TR4, PLEASE SKIP TO AMD - STEP 3

INSTALLING THE STANDOFFS

From the front of the motherboard, install the four AMD standoffs (AM4).

CHANGING THE RETENTION BRACKET

1. Press and hold the Intel retention bracket firmly towards the pump.
   
2. Rotate the Intel retention bracket counterclockwise to release.
   
3. Pull out the Intel retention bracket.
   
4. Follow these steps in reverse order to install the AMD retention bracket onto the pump. For SocketTR4, Install the AMD SocketTR4 retention bracket included inside the Threadripper CPU retail box.
   

INSTALLATION

Installing the Pump - Pump Orientation

The pump cap has a rotatable upper cap with 12 locking points for NZXT logo orientation. Depending on your motherboard, you can orient the pump's tube orientation to fit your needs.

Installing the Pump - Intel/AMD AM4

Place the pump with the retention bracket onto the CPU. Ensuring the standoffs go through the holes on the bracket and securely apply the thumb nuts.

Installing the Pump - AMD TR4

Place the pump with the retention bracket onto the CPU. The SocketTR4 screw holes has a short and long side. Ensure the four screws are aligned and tighten the screws in sequence from 1 through 4.

MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS

Depending on your radiator mounting setup, please use the appropriate screws to mount the radiators:

• DIRECT MOUNTING
• INDIRECT MOUNTING

NOTE

• Always use washers to prevent damage.

DIRECT MOUNTING

For mounting in which the radiator fits directly onto the case, please install the fan(s) first using the 30mm fan screws and washers. Use the 5mm case screws and washers to mount the radiator.

INDIRECT MOUNTING

For mounting in which the fan(s) fit between the radiator and chassis, please use the 30mm fan screws and washers for mounting.

POWERING THE FANS

You may use the included fan splitter to connect the fans to your motherboard or a fan controller (not included). Please refer to the documentation from the manufacturer on powering the fans.

CONNECTING THE PUMP TACH

Connect the 3-pin connector on the breakout cable set to the 4-pin CPU_FAN or AIO_PUMP connector on the motherboard.

NOTE

• You may need to disable fan-fail warning within the motherboard BIOS if CPU_FAN is unused.

CONNECTING THE SATA POWER CABLE

Connect the SATA power cable on the power cable set to the SATA power cable from the power supply.

CONNECTING THE USB CABLE

Connect the Micro-USB cable from the pump to an available USB 2.0 internal connector on the motherboard.

CONNECTING RGB LED FOR LIGHTING CONTROL

Check the orientation and connect compatible NZXT RGB devices to the RGB LED connector on the breakout cable.

CONNECTING THE AER RGB FANS

Connect the fan connection cable to the Aer RGB 2.

Videos

NZXT Kraken X & Z Series Liquid Cooler Walkthrough and Installation Video

Documents / Resources

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