NZXT Kraken 240 RGB Setup and wiring guide

[@benjaminvelic8577]

One of the best setup and wirigin guides I've ever seen 10/10 also quality of video 10/10!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoyed it enough to subscribe 🦐

[@typsygypsy1736]

Honestly thank you so much for taking your time and making this video. I was completely stuck on wiring up this aio

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You're welcome!

[@Beyroz]

Omg i am so lucky. I am currently looking for parts for my new pc and this video told me exactly what i should do and what i should buy thank you so much for this good plain and simple video

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help. Hope you enjoyed enough to sub

[@Beyroz]

yes sir@@TheProvokedPrawn

[@chills_tiny_mom]

this channel is now my go to for finding out how to wire my fans I commend you sm

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@Benrix11]

Great video. I just got the nzxt kraken 240 rgb for my system. your guide was invaluable to helping me set everything up (esp. since i have the same motherboard!) Thanks again for posting.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help! Hope you enjoyed enough to sub

[@lasvista2tech]

I don't think anyone has done a guide as comprehensive and easy as this, 3 years ago I installed one on my own and going through the manual and online guides wasnt helping and ended up taking the pc back to the shop and wait 2 weeks for them to build it

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to be of assistance

[@NoFear1979]

8:20 The Leonardo Di Caprio picture = priceless 😂

[@M22H22]

this is suche a good tut it explains where the wires have to go correctly and it makes installing this nice aio so easy im so grateful for this vid.😍

[@XXSkippyRooXX]

Cheer heaps mate.. Without your videos id be be lost af

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help!

[@Zortan12]

High quality guide man. Thanks

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@jazcena]

planning on getting this beaut next week, so i’ll definitely be coming back to your video:)

[@luisenriquepieri515]

Thank you for the video I follow your step and set up in 30 min

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@presleypictures2533]

If you get bored please make a video on enabling expo in NZXT b650e BIOS (AMD specific). I'm stuck and cant find anything on NZXT that isnt old! Thank and your videos are really helpful. Built my first PC with your help!

[@bolifr]

bro thank u i was so scared bc this was my first build

[@dedeman7108]

I just ordered my 280mm nzxt kraken, does it come with a fan splitter or should i buy one? (I only have 1 fan connector free on my mobo)

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

Great video. I put the standoffs on the inner holes though. I felt having the pressure closer towards the center where the chip is would be better.

[@bastoux]

thank you for the video you help me a lot :)

[@iceeaglert]

As a pc builder … these are awesome but the fans / setup are absolutely terrible compared to Corsair / Lian li

[@TheDonshaz]

Why

[@delilahgarcia7483]

I got this for my boyfriend and I have a question do you have to change the water every couple months or something ????

[@MonstrumReborn]

@@delilahgarcia7483from my knowledge you do not have to do anything with the liquid. But I may be wrong so do some research

[@Yelrahh]

​@@delilahgarcia7483no you don't have to change the liquid at all.

[@Jeffmd2020]

@iceeaglert I’m also curious as to why you feel this way about the fans/setup of this AIO? I’m looking to replace my current AIO cooler that came with my prebuilt PC. Already changed my ram, CPU and GPU and since I went from a ryzen 9 7900X to a ryzen 7 7800X3D I want one with a screen to monitor my temps and what I like about this one is the hoses are on the bottom so it’ll clear my ram sticks. My current one has the hoses on left side of the pump head. I’m just looking to upgrade and hopefully help with my GPU temps also. I’m currently running a 240mm 2 fan AIO I’d love to go to a 340mm but I don’t know if it’ll fit or not…

[@JamieR]

Great video 😊👌🏻 Thank you! I would prefer daisy chain rgb solution for all brands instead of a hub as it is easier to wire up, but perhaps a bit more messy managing. With each system using proprietary connectors make mixing and matching very challenging!

[@marki_mark3410]

I have the black 240 AIO and gotta say the fans did develop a squeak after about a year or 2, replaced them with noctuas

[@ECHOAMV]

I just bought this one and tomorrow I'm going to put it on and change the old AIO cooler I have (H100i Elite). My question is, if I already have the socket that came with the H100i Elite installed, should I change it or can I leave it? I'm not sure. In theory, both coolers are compatible with my CPU (I5 11400k) but I have that doubt. Thanks for the video, it will be very useful.

[@MrHulsi]

Nice vid bro, build my pc back in january with a 13600k, 32gb DDR5 @6400 and a 4070ti. Works like a charm but my air cooler ( deepcool ) after refitting still showing bad results on Cine and demanding games. ( 80 degrees max ) . I've got a Fractual Design Meshify C so I need the 240 version. I've already got a RGB controller with 5 ports on the back so I'll going for the black standard version. Big issue is, I need to unplug almost everything to install the back bracket..... but hey you want results, you gotta work for them haha.

[@JamieR]

Have you tried undervolting? I got a 13600k down from 80+ to 59-65c full load. Most cores 60, 1-2 65c.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Hi! Great video. Most video tutorials on KZbin are for versions of Krakens which don't have the radiator fans plug into the breakout cable, so even though setup about this part of obvious, your video was a good find for my related question. I have the non RGB version of this, but everything else is the same as far as I can tell. I'm a bit perplexed about what to plug in to CPU_Fan since the Water Pump is in WATER_PUMP and the radiator fans are in the breakout cable. What did you end up plugging into your CPU_FAN? Just unused?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You can just leave it with nothing plugged in there

[@simmadpaul2880]

Excellent video.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoDev]

Mine is completely missing the RGB hub.

[@Zen12131]

Same

[@HarrisonHervey]

Same

[@RoDev]

@@HarrisonHervey I contacted their support, looks like they don't ship with them. There is a bigger version of the Kraken 240 that does ship with a hub. I haven't used any hubs, have you guys found any workaround? The fans still seem to be lighting up fine, I just don't have control over anything.

[@HarrisonHervey]

It is the Elite Kraken that has both RGB hub and adapter!

[@ffblegend]

Does the softeare have to stay running to keep your display settings?

[@IcH6646]

No

[@ffblegend]

@@IcH6646 pretty sure it does…I have a display set and it goes back to default on display if I close the NZXT software

[@IcH6646]

@@ffblegend there is an option that says "run in background when closed". Enable it

[@YodatheHobbit]

@@IcH6646 But that means the software is still running in the background.

[@IcH6646]

@@YodatheHobbit whats the matter?

[@SSBBMario301]

Awesome video

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@VR_Chain]

I have them all plugged in but it still isnt cooling the cpu idk what im doing wrong

[@theirene]

Hi, thank you for this guide. Do you have a installation version for swapping these fans out for Lian Li fans? Would I attach fans to Lian Li controller rather than NZXT one? I worry this would interfere with cooler capabilities(?).

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGbOdYmQosqDj7M

[@theirene]

@@TheProvokedPrawnThank you :D Do you have a video addressing creaking/rattling sounds coming from this?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@theirene I've not heard creaking or rattling. If it's bad and continuous then you might want to request an RMA

[@theirene]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Thank you sir, I appreciate your insight. I was afraid that may be the case.

[@theirene]

@@TheProvokedPrawn RMA and got a replacement cooler! No sound :)) Thanks again!

[@LucasNitulescu21]

Should i use this on the i9 9900k? I had the noctua nh-d15 and died on me

[@Matan2222222]

Hello, did you show where to connect the SATA connection to the power supply? cant find it

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWWZ3x6iLZ1jpY

[@Matan2222222]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks!

[@yosmch]

Is it possible to wire more FAN power cables besides the 3 with splitter cables directly to the AIO? This solves potential USB issues on the MOBO for many people

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I wouldn't think so. Just get this instead kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnZdn-YjLyUebM

[@therealjut146]

I have this aio, but I don’t recall having a backplate for the mount. Is that a bad thing, I’m curious if I’ve been needing a backplate for it but haven’t been using one this whole time

[@notcheckeredzer0309]

Most are universal so it was probably the same socket backplate

[@DaKrow]

Im building my first pc and I was wondering do I need to even put thermal paste on the cpu since the kraken already has some?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Nope.

[@ronald0122]

i have pump_fan1 and cpu_fan1. where should i connect it? are there any differences/advantages?

[@rynndash]

Pump 1 , cpu fan is for air coolers if you use cpu fan it will overheat.

[@henryhesseler4460]

By me is The ring which you Need to build in is Not in The middel its not corect. Pls help me.

[@TsarAlexanders]

I had a Kraken 240 before and today I got a 240 elite at a cheap price. I only want to use the radiator and not use the RGB fan. Can I use the Kraken 240 cable set to the Kraken 240 elite? because it makes my job easier by just replacing the radiator

[@Shnick]

My non rgb 240 is plugged in to the usb header, and shows up as a removable drive. How do I get it to keep the power, but not show up as a removable device?

[@EisAntares]

I'm a bit worried, I'm about to buy parts to make a build similar to the one you made in the short (h6 flow, 13700k, 850w PSU 80 plus gold, and either a 4070ti or 4080) and I'm torn between buying a cheaper 360 Aio or a 240 NZXT (which honestly I like better). You think I'll be fine with a 240? I never built a PC so I would be grateful for a response 🙏

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

360 provides better cooling performance tbh

[@JamieR]

If you want a cheaper one, Thermalright Frozen Notte 360 is fantastic bang for the buck. Highly recommended.

[@CathoolEditz]

The leo dicaprio painting in the background💀

[@NURDEVIN]

Can i change the Fans to other 120mm fans? Sorry for that question but im new to PC building

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yes. Just connect your other fans to the CPU fan header on your motherboard or to their own fan controller and set a fan curve to respond to CPU temp

[@NURDEVIN]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Ok Thanks!

[@redllamachan2517]

I’m building a pc soon with this Aio cooler, should I switch the fans for intake as opposed to exhaust?

[@pro_killdroid]

I have connected everything the way you showed, exactly as you showed. But the cam software doesn’t recognize the aio, it lights up and shows temp, but the software doesn’t recognize it at all.

[@pro_killdroid]

The video is great, but Im not sure what to do.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Is it possible the usb connection is loose? Or can the use another port on the motherboard,

[@pro_killdroid]

@@TheProvokedPrawn I tried both ports, I have a asus b550 plus

[@pro_killdroid]

@@TheProvokedPrawn is the usb hub necessary?

[@blade000007]

I am trying to install this on a 1700 socket motherboard and the backplate, when screwed in all the way has some play so it's not snug. Is this normal? thanks

[@goofyman6708]

Flip the back support

[@IvanGrandov-p6d]

Dumb question, but I never installed a water cooling kit before... Is the water already inside? I get a bit confused sometimes because I see these guys in videos pumping water in their pc and there's a reservoir, but sometimes there's none of that...

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

not dumb, a lot of people ask. So, this is what's called an "all-in-one" cooler. Which means the pump is in there as is the coolant already. You don't need to fill it and indeed you couldn't even if you wanted to as it's sealed. The other videos you've seen will be of custom loop systems, which are completely different and require liquid and a lot more effort. AIO coolers are much more user (and beginner) friendly.

[@finalsora4704]

I’m having some trouble with my Elite kraken 360 should my usb go straight into the mother board or do I need the light adapter for it ?

[@sharjawee]

Beautiful setup

[@SeboltJJ]

So if I'm using all Lian li fans instead of the Nzxt fans. Do I even need to hook up the fan hub? Or can I just hook LL fans to the LL hub instead?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Use the Lian Li hub yes

[@razvanmiron8411]

Hi. The CAM software does not recognize my AIO. It works fine but I can only see Liquid temperature on the display. I tried few things from their website such as power drain or reinstalling the app but nothing.. any tips?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I assume you have connected the usb connection to your motherboard and the cable is fully connected? Otherwise it wouldn't recognise it.

[@razvanmiron8411]

@@TheProvokedPrawn yes, I did. But the AIO is connected in a splitter with the RGB controller. Shouldn t be any problem with that, right?

[@joereid84]

i got same problem with my nephews build the cooler will work with spilter but cam wont register the RGB fans yet they are spinning if i swap the splitter with the cooler the rgb will work then not the cooler display any ideas?@@razvanmiron8411

[@burner6828]

is there a way to replace an existing cooler without removing the motherboard? like can i do it with the motherboard still installed? i have a pre built and im too scared to remove everything but need to replace the pump. can you pls do a video? :(

[@osnapitzkate]

so with this cooler we don’t need to apply thermal paste to the cpu, it already comes pre-applied, right?

[@freakiehammie]

Nope u dont need any thermal paste if its already pre applied

[@jazcena]

nope but i like to always have thermal paste with me just incase :)

[@gillynova]

Lucky I'm in the market of installing this lmao

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Lucky

[@7Im8O66]

Me 2 tomorrow 😎

[@imclixster]

Do you have to screw the fans on from the top of the case? My fans fit underneath with the radiator but now good enough where I can screw all 4 thru outside on the top

[@imclixster]

Like could you just screw the fans onto the radiator into place without screwing them from the outside on top?

[@nephiteszodiac5570]

Do you think I could fit the aio in a Fractal pop mini case?

[@J_Editz-00]

I also have a H6 Flow RGB and the 2022 Fan controller so would I plug the Pump speed into the motherboard or the controller if i want to control that from NZXT CAM thx

[@danym48]

Thanks so much for the video. I really think they are to many cables and managent is a nightmare.

[@raptide3651]

Hey I have the same motherboard, ram and cpu cooler and I am getting a red cpu signal and a yellow dram one. Can you please help with this? This is very frustrating

[@shreddedcheese6509]

Question. I have kraken 360 rgb. When i set it up, i accidentally plugged my header into sys fan 4 and not jusb 1. The pump kinda works but now nzxt cam only displays the pump as system fans. Upon plugging in to the proper usb header, the pump doesnt turn on at all. Any idea on what to do?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Probably best to ask NZXT support

[@NeoCreatesStuff]

check if you plugged up the sata power connector

[@Death-wu5xv]

I just booted up my pc for the first time, and the cpu is getting over 100 c. It even completely shut itself off. What’s going wrong? My fans are on, and I have the same aio. Did I instal the aio wrong maybe?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfOf2uanqd8d6c

[@Death-wu5xv]

@ I managed to fix it! Thanks, your videos have really helps me, man🙏 I subbed

[@humblebee367]

Can you use existing backplate that came with cpu or do you have to use the one that came with it?

[@Ferry35]

Veri nice unboxing man Like sub 👍👍

[@davidkajan176]

When You screw fans to radiator You can damage the radiator ?????

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqKmcoRpbsSSjJY

[@samwilliamson4863]

Got all the way through the build and there not video of where to connect the sata cable to the psu now im stuck

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

To the sata cable from your PSU? It is the same one you use for HDD/SSD. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZuoe6WiZ55no6s

[@SoyPr0stitut0]

So I Bought The NZXT Fan/RGB Controller Which Comes With 6 RGB Ports & 3 Fan Ports. Could I Hook Up All The Cables From The AIO Into That Or Do They Have To Go To The Splitter Cable That Comes Out The AIO? Please Help!

[@wolverineapurva]

Do I do aio pump or cpu fan

[@notcheckeredzer0309]

Either but if you have aio use it

[@tpbriplahey7384]

Can you change the lcd background to white instead of black ?

[@Andrey.Alexandru]

i don't understand why the pump needs a sata power and a 3pin connector at the same time... 🤔

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

For the display? And fans?

[@Andrey.Alexandru]

@@TheProvokedPrawn so sata is only for display? if i dont connect the sata power will i still have pump itself working ?

[@Andrey.Alexandru]

@@TheProvokedPrawn i'm asking this because i want to understand why the pump controlling does not work through the bios curves for me. it only works with cam software.

[@lyrictdk]

I have the 360 version and ugh the rgb is stuck on white 😭 I need to fix it but I'm too lazy

[@ILLum1n4t1on]

i have this cooler + the H5 flow RGB case. Can i wire the fans with only 1 RGB controller? (3 rgb fans connected to the controller ) and 1 RGB fan from the case connected on a 4 pin RGB motherboard?

[@NTT1223]

I just got a player two prime from NZXT and it comes prebuilt with this cooling system. Will I ever have to refill the liquid cooling or anything of that sort?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No.

[@NTT1223]

@@TheProvokedPrawn oh schway.

[@clueless4401]

im using a 360 mm nzxt aio with all the same wires but I'm gonna be using lian li fans instead of the nzxt fans so I'm wondering If I just plug the USB connector from the pump into the motherboard since I'm not gonna be using the fan hub included with the aio?

[@mathiassolset]

so i don’t connect anything to the cpu fan outlet?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You can connect it to CPU fan as an alternative to auto pump but you don't need to unless you're getting errors

[@mathiassolset]

@@TheProvokedPrawn i have connected it to aio pump. i recivied error that there is no connection to cpu fan. because i have nothing connected to cpu fan. how to fix?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@mathiassolset kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvCnn9to82YotE

[@zackkvicharra2148]

What to do if fans are spinning but shows 0 rpm on fans on cam?

[@MrMulti82]

What about bios setup?

[@siyuanli2580]

Why the pump speed is not changing even though I already changed it in the NZXT CAM?

[@nottnert]

I need some help here, i installed my radiator and pump and everything turns on, but on cam the fans rpm doesnt display and everythign is just hotter now, why?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Have you connected the USB from the pump to the motherboard. And connected to CPU fan or AIO Pump on the motherboard

[@nottnert]

@@TheProvokedPrawn yes to both

[@geniusprojectfiles]

I didn’t see you connect the sata cable to psu?

[@VR_Chain]

Ya I didn't see him do that either is that what I'm suppose to do???

[@ben_wesker]

Just want to know where to connect the nzxt aio pump 3pin connector in gigabyte aorus elite ax motherboard?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

AIO pump kzbin.info/www/bejne/boiuaImjqt15rtE

[@senior7332]

is the kraken compatible with b650 gaming plus wifi

[@Substanceex]

my motherboard doesn’t have an aio pump header, can i still use it?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

it's ok, just use CPU fan instead :)

[@lemonloaf]

hey my motherboard doesn’t have a aio option, is it fine to plug it into the cpu fan option?

[@lyrictdk]

I did that on mine and the pump works fine

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yes

[@lemonloaf]

@@lyrictdk thank you!

[@lemonloaf]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you!

[@RedRanger-b7m]

Great video, thanks for the great step by step. I have a question regarding the fan's direction. how do you know the fan direction? you mentioned it is set as exhaust fan, but how do you know the direction of the fan blowing without turning it on? would there be a case of intake setup as opposed to exhaust setup?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GsfqlpZbumadk

[@heyimmadi]

can i plug the rgb connectors into my corsair controller??

[@davidharrison7825]

Says cable plugged at what time in video 🤔

[@soparniksopranik]

do i need sata connection if i dont have the rgb version

[@KushiLungs]

You didn’t show us the sata power supply connection.

[@aestarez]

Where does the sata power cable go ?

[@derekcaldwell9238]

Where do I plug in the SATA plug can’t find it on my motherboard

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Power supply unit.

[@Davvyk]

was going air cooler for my build in h6 but then when i see that vertical gpu i know im gonna need to go aio

[@malitver]

do i buy this cooler for my cpu i5-12400f?

[@HaloMediaRecords]

The aio tube is so short it blocks off your ram. Spent all this time installing to find out the tubing is damn short for the 360 version

[@coolman9970]

does any usb slot work for this or does it have to be a usb 2.0????

[@bingus5863]

It has to be a 9 pin usb header

[@coolman9970]

@@bingus5863 thank you

[@bingus5863]

@@coolman9970 you’re welcome 🙏

[@BenHerman-w2o]

why can i see my pump fan speed but my fan speeds are saying 0rpm?

[@dylan7ludlam]

What if your mother board doesn’t have any usb slots

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Surely you have at least 1? If that's the case then kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnZdn-YjLyUebM

[@mrstorm-kt4wt]

where do i put the sata cable ?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@mrstorm-kt4wt power supply unit. Same cable as for SSD

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

Would this cool a 14700k?

[@maddikona]

mate, i have a problem. I have this cpu cooler and i installed it with your tutorial, everything was good, but now it is like rare. It restarst over an over, it is like disconnecting, but everything like de pins, the cable, all of that is okay, and i dont know what to do :c

[@zope2996]

Not enough power from power supply

[@masterkiller990]

I'm currently 5nights in can someone tell me Is it suppose to connect to cpu fan or aio pump?

[@YodatheHobbit]

There is a LOT of conflicting information online. I used to use CPU fan but I'm now going to try pump for a while. Some say they are exactly the same hardware/sofeware wise and are just labled for convenience, others say they are different.

[@054efe]

is it bad to have 4 intake and 1 exhaust fan?

[@TruSolja]

if you have 5 fans, you should do 3 intake and 2 exhaust

[@tylermyers4105]

I installed this on my hp omen and now it starts and then loses connection to hdmi.