NZXT Kraken X40 Review

The Kraken X40 uses exactly the same mounting mechanism as the H110 which isn't quite as elegant a solution as that adopted by Corsair on the H100i, however, it is fairly straight forward when using the Intel Sandy Bridge-E platform which we will be documenting today.  If you want to see the cooler being mounted on Ivy Bridge, please see the Corsair H110 review here.

First of all, the retention ring must be prepared by fixing plastic mounts in each corner, so that the spacing is correct for the 2011 socket.  Then, the four thumbscrews can be inserted into place.

Next, the radiator and fans can be attached to the case.  Then, the ring must be affixed to the CPU block using the plastic bracket provided.

Then, the unit can be secured down into place, using the in built 2011 cooler mounts.  This does away with the need for a custom backplate.

Finally, all of the cables need attaching to your system.  The unit needs to be hooked up to the CPU fan header and the fan needs to be plugged into the fan controller in the CPU block.  The fan controller has an extra socket should you want to install fans in a push-pull configuration.

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