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It's clear from a glance that the Kraken X60 is closely related to the Corsair H110 as the bare radiators and pumps look almost identical. There are a few differences between the two, though, which might make it a little easier to see which one suits your needs best.
Even though the two units both feature 280 mm radiators, they have different fan spacings. The X60 features 15 mm fan spacings and the Corsair has 20 mm fan spacings. This restricts the cases which are compatible with the coolers, so you need to look into this carefully before purchasing.
Here is a list put together by NZXT, highlighting case compatibility. Interestingly, there are a number of NZXT cases which can't accommodate the X60.
The Kraken X60 features Asetek's trademark CPU block which consists of a circular copper contact plate, secured in place with a series of screws around the periphery. The thermal compound is pre-applied to the block to facilitate installation.
One way in which the X60 differs from the H110 is that it features LED-lighting in the pump cap. This can be configured through a software application which is supplied on a CD with the cooler. We chose to download it from the NZXT website, though, to ensure we had the latest version. We will take a close look at the software later in the review.
The CPU block is connected to the radiator using two thick flexible rubber tubes which are, in our opinion, superior to the more rigid FEP tubing used on some coolers. This makes installation a simpler process.
Another difference between the X60 and the H110 are the fans bundled with the cooler. NZXT's fans feel better quality and can spin up to 2,000 RPM, compared to the Corsair's 1,500 RPM. The speed of the fans is adjusted through the fan controller which is built into the unit.
