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NZXT Kraken 240 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

NZXT Kraken 240
$139
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
$35
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Key differences

  • •NZXT Kraken 240 has higher RAM clearance (999 mm vs 45 mm)
  • •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Max noise (25.6 dBA vs 28.5 dBA)
  • •NZXT Kraken 240 has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (280 W vs 260 W)

Full spec comparison

Spec
NZXT Kraken 240
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAIO LiquidAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity280 W▲260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes—6
Radiator size240 mm—
Cooler height—155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise28.5 dBA25.6 dBA▲
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance999 mm▲45 mm

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