NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB User manual

KRAKEN Z RGB SERIES

LIQUID COOLER WITH LCD DISPLAY

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. COMPONENTS ................................... 02

3. INSTALLATION ................................... 13

2. PREPARATION ................................... 05

4. DOWNLOADING NZXT CAM ............. 27

5. APPENDIX ........................................ A-1

VERSION 2.0

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A. Kraken Z53 / Z63 / Z73

x1

B. Intel Retention Bracket (Pre-Installed )

x1

C. AMD Retention Bracket

x1

D. Intel Backplate

x1

1. COMPONENTS

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I. 30mm UNC 6-32 Fan Screw

Z53 - x16, Z63 - x16, Z73 - x12

J. 5mm UNC 6-32 Screw

Z53 - x8, Z63 - x8, Z73 - x12

K. Washer

Z53 - x16, Z63 - x16, Z73 - x24

L. Thumbscrew

x4

E. Intel Socket 1200/115X Standoff

x4

F. Intel Socket 1700 Standoff

x4

G. AMD Standoff

x4

H. AMD Sleeve

x4

COMPONENTS

AM4 AM5

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COMPONENTS

P. 50mm Fan-to-Fan cable

Z53 - x1, Z63 - x1, Z73 - x2

Q. Aer RGB Fan

Z53 - x2 120mm, Z63 - x2 140mm, Z73 - x3 120mm

M. Breakout Cable Set

x1

N. Micro-USB Cable

x1

O. 500mm Fan Connection Cable

x1

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2. PREPARATION

2.1 Preparation - Intel LGA 1700 & 1200 / 115X ....... 06

2.2 Preparation - AMD .......................................................... 09

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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1700 & 1200 / 115X

STEP 1 - 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 1700.

SOCKET 1200/115X SOCKET 1700

DD

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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1700 & 1200 / 115X

STEP 2 - 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.

D

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2.1 PREPARATION - INTEL LGA 1700 & 1200 / 115X

STEP 3 - INSTALLING THE STANDOFFS

From the front of the motherboard, install the four

Socket 1700 & 1200 / 115X standoffs.

EF

or

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2.2 PREPARATION - AMD

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

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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

2.2 PREPARATION - AMD

AM5 AM4

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2.2 PREPARATION - AMD

STEP 3

From the front of the motherboard, install the four AMD

standoffs.

G

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2.2 PREPARATION - AMD

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. For SocketTR4,

Install the AMD SocketTR4 retention bracket included inside the Threadripper CPU retail box.

1. 2. 3. 4.

or

C

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3. INSTALLATION

3.1 Installing the Pump - Pump Orientation .............. 14

3.5 Powering the Fans ......................................................... 20

3.3 Installing the Pump - AMD TR4 ................................ 16

3.7 Connecting the SATA Power Cable ......................... 223.2 Installing the Pump - INTEL/AMD AM5/AM4 ....... 15

3.6 Connecting the Pump Tach ........................................ 21

3.4 Mounting the Radiator and Fans ............................. 17

3.8 Connecting the USB Cable ......................................... 23

3.9 ................................................................................................ 24 Connecting RGB LED for lighting control

3.10 .............................................................................................. 25

Connecting the AER RGB Fans

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3.1 INSTALLING THE PUMP - PUMP ORIENTATION

The display orientation can be adjusted within CAM in 90°

increments. Depending on your motherboard, you may orient

the pump’s tube orientation to ﬁt your needs.

A

DEFAULT SOFTWARE ADJUSTABLE

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3.2 INSTALLING THE PUMP - INTEL/AMD AM5/AM4

Place the pump with the retention bracket onto the CPU.

Ensure the standoffs go through the holes on the bracket

and securely apply the thumb nuts.

54MM

90MM

A

L

AMD SOCKET

90MM X 54MM AM4

SOCKET

1700

SOCKET 1200 / 115X

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

A

L

INTEL AMD AM5/AM4

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3.3 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.

1

3

4

2

46MM

65.2MM

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3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS

Depending on your radiator mounting setup,

please use the appropriate screws to mount the radiators:

• DIRECT MOUNTING

• INDIRECT MOUNTING

• Always use washers to prevent damage.

NOTE

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3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS

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.

J

K

A

Q

K

I

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3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIATOR AND FANS

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. K

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