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NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB
$219
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
$35
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Key differences

  • •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Max noise (25.6 dBA vs 29 dBA)

Full spec comparison

Spec
NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAIO liquidAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity260 W260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes—6
Radiator size240 mm—
Cooler height—155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise29 dBA25.6 dBA▲
RGB lightingYesNo
RAM clearance—45 mm

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