NZXT Kraken X60 Liquid CPU Cooler Review

The Asetek mounting kit with the NZXT Kraken X60 is very good, it gives a very firm mount and is relatively simple. The only things to watch out for are: making sure the screw holes in the backplate are pushed firmly in (if they are not they will just turn round and round as you screw and not secure properly) and if you are mounting on LGA 1155 don’t be put off by the fact the backplate is very wonky when lined up with the holes – it still works perfectly well. The provided instruction manual gives simple and clear instructions so refer to that as first preference.

It is also worth noting that the pump unit, unlike its smaller NZXT Kraken X40 counterpart, requires a SATA power connector in addition to the 3 pin motherboard power connector.

As expected the Asetek pump unit used on the NZXT Kraken X60 gives 100% RAM compatibility. You will also have to run the USB cable to a USB header but fear not as the cable is very long, long enough to be routed under the motherboard tray down to the bottom of the case and up again into a USB header.

The main part of the installation procedure, in terms of compatibility, revolves around your case and motherboard configuration. You will want to check that your case can support a 280mm radiator with two 140mm fans attached when your system is installed. This is going to require a certain amount of “tech-savvy” and research on your part but if you need help then feel free to visit our forums, or use the comments below, for assistance.