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NZXT Kraken Elite 360, Kraken Elite 240, Kraken Elite 280 User manual

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KRAKEN ELITE
240MM / 280MM / 360MM LIQUID COOLER WITH LCD
ENGLISH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. COMPONENTS ................................... 02
3. INSTALLATION .................................06
2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION .. 05 5. APPENDIX .......................................... A-1
4. DOWNLOADING NZXT CAM .... 27
VERSION 3.0
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A. Kraken Elite 240 / 280 / 360
x1
B. Intel retention bracket (pre-installed )
x1
C. AMD Retention Bracket
x1
D. Intel Backplate
x1
1. COMPONENTS
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COMPONENTS
E. Intel Socket 1200/115X Stando
x4
F. Intel Socket 1700 Stando
x4
G. AMD Stando
x4
H. AMD Sleeve
x4
I. 30mm UNC 6-32 fan screw
240 - x8, 280 - x8, 360 - x12
J. 5mm UNC 6-32 Screw
240 - x8, 280 - x8, 360 - x12
K. Washer
240 - x16, 280 - x16, 360 - x24
L. Thumbscrew
x4
AM4 AM5
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M. Breakout Cable Set
x1
N. F Series - Static Pressure Fan
240 - 120mmx2, 280 - 140mmx2, 360 - 120mmx3
COMPONENTS
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MBREAKOUT CABLE SET
M4. Fan splitter
M2. Pump SATA
Power Connector
M3. USB Connector
M1. Pump 3-Pin Connector
2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 .........................................07
3.2 ............ 12
Installing The Pump-
Intel LGA 1700&1200/115X
Installing The Pump-
AMD Socket AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4 3.4 Powering The Pump & Fans ......................................... 21
3.3 Mounting The Radiator And Fans ........................... 18
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3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP-INTEL LGA 1700&1200/115X
STEP 1
Move all four sliders on the Intel backplate to:
• the innermost positions for Socket 1200 / 115X
• the outermost positions for Socket 1700 D D
SOCKET 1200/115X SOCKET 1700
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D
3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP-INTEL LGA 1700&1200/115X
STEP 2
Install the Intel backplate on the rear of the motherboard.
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STEP 3
From the front of the motherboard, install the four
Socket standoffs.
E F
or
3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP-INTEL LGA 1700&1200/115X
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STEP 4
Orient the pump’s tube to fit your build.The display
orientation can be adjusted in 90° increment via CAM.
3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP-INTEL LGA 1700&1200/115X
A
DEFAULT SOFTWARE ADJUSTABLE
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STEP 5
Place the pump with the retention bracket onto the CPU.
Ensure the standoffs go through the holes on the bracket
and apply the thumb nuts in the order as shown.
3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP-INTEL LGA 1700&1200/115X
1
2
3
4
SOCKET 1700
SOCKET 1200 / 115X
A
L
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STEP 1
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 4
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-
AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4* & TR4*
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STEP 2
From the front of the motherboard, install the four AMD
sleeves. Make sure you use the right side of the sleeve .
H
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4
AM5 AM4
or
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STEP 3
From the front of the motherboard, install the four AMD
standoffs.
G
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4
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STEP 4 - 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.
C
1. 2. 3. 4.
or
For SocketTR4, Install the AMD SocketTR4 retention bracket included inside the Threadripper CPU retail box.
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4
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STEP 5
Orient the pump’s tube to fit your build. We recommend
installing with the tubes exit at the 6 o'clock position. The
display orientation can be adjusted in 90° increment via
NZXT CAM.
A
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4
DEFAULT SOFTWARE ADJUSTABLE
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STEP 6
Place the pump with the retention bracket onto the CPU.
Ensure the standoffs go through the holes on the bracket
and apply the thumb nuts in the order as shown.
A
L
1
2
3
4
54MM
90MM
AMD SOCKET
90mm x 54mm AM5 / AM4
3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP-AMD SOCKET AM5, AM4, STRX4 & TR4
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3.3 MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS
Depending on your radiator mounting setup,
please use the appropriate screws to mount the radiators:
• DIRECT MOUNTING
• INDIRECT MOUNTING
• Always use washers to prevent damage.
NOTE
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K
A
N
K
I
J
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.
3.3 MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS
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