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The Kraken X60 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 a SATA-power connector and the CPU fan header. Also, both of the fans need to be plugged into the fan controller in the CPU block. This can create quite a mess of cables so you'll need to plan carefully to avoid excess clutter.
Monster! Corsair H110/H100i is hard to beat, but I like this cooler too. I might buy it to compare myself.
Kick ass !
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Best review I have read of this yet. just ordered one. thanks.
NZXT rock. I have one of their phantom cases, this is next on my life. great review.
Now I need to persuade my credit card to accept the charge !
These are great coolers, but the size and mounting positions mean they won’t work in a lot of cases.
Please check everyone before buying it could be an expensive mistake!
I just bought the Corsair H110, love it. this looks good too, so many great coolers now hard to choose.
Bought the X40 last week and its brilliant. X60 wouldnt fit in my case sadly, too big.
No intention of changing my Noctua NH D14 – its much quieter than any of these coolers.
Ordered this for my Phantom. cant wait !
Is is just me or are these coolers just getting bigger and bigger? I know many people said the Phantenks and Noctua took up too much space around the CPU socket, but these liquid coolers need half the case and huge mounting positions at the top of the case, hogging a lot of room?
Who cares if its taking up space on the top of the case? if its out of the way of the memory slots etc, its a winner. I love the D14, but I sold mine to get a H100i. The D14 is just as good at cooling, but I could never get at things I needed to
Already own the X60, bought it last week. and its fantastic. bit big for a lot of cases, but its obvious with a radiator this size.
I am using Bequiet fans on mine and its much better, cost another £20 but I dont care.
I must admit I think the Corsair H100i is a bit better looking by design.
Cant buy it here anyway, has to be Corsair for me.
I will buy this for my boyfriend for his new system, birthday present sorted thanks!
What is the best case to run this in?
Corsair Obsidan 650 works well with this cooler.
I don’t think there’s much to choose between the H110 & the X60 performance wise. You pays your money & takes your choice. That said I still use my old Antec Kuhler 920 & apart from it’s over elaborate (read pain in the ass) mounting system it probably performs just as well as newer competing brands in it’s class.