Tear-Down of NZXT Kraken X63 Liquid Cooler
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Date: 2020-05-06
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Comments and reviews: 9
Zarcondeegrissom
I almost wonder how that smaller microfine area would handle the 3 die multi-chiplet 3900x or 3950x or even a TR with that stock Asetek TR bracket. . ok, on TR, the IO die will get cooled by the micro fins directly, and the CPU core chiplets will be off in the corners fending for themselves for whatever scrap of cold plate they can get, hmmm. gen5, about 10% larger, hmmm. gen6, 31mm x 26mm gen7, 29. 5mm x 21. 4mm If that cold plate ends up on an intel 9980xe die at a 45-degree angle, that reduction to 21mm may be too much, may, def for AMD's multi-die stuff. hmm, I need to plot that, it's BC (before coffee, trig not working yet. I wouldn't really call intel single-die bias with the reduced microfine area, as I think this may be too small to fully cover an intel HED die as well, think. Thanks for the info, Steve and crew. B)
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I almost wonder how that smaller microfine area would handle the 3 die multi-chiplet 3900x or 3950x or even a TR with that stock Asetek TR bracket. . ok, on TR, the IO die will get cooled by the micro fins directly, and the CPU core chiplets will be off in the corners fending for themselves for whatever scrap of cold plate they can get, hmmm. gen5, about 10% larger, hmmm. gen6, 31mm x 26mm gen7, 29. 5mm x 21. 4mm If that cold plate ends up on an intel 9980xe die at a 45-degree angle, that reduction to 21mm may be too much, may, def for AMD's multi-die stuff. hmm, I need to plot that, it's BC (before coffee, trig not working yet. I wouldn't really call intel single-die bias with the reduced microfine area, as I think this may be too small to fully cover an intel HED die as well, think. Thanks for the info, Steve and crew. B)
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RadicalxEdward
I find it hilarious when people knock companies for not being the entire supply chain themselves. Like the company that makes the radiator doesn t also mine the metals. A. If one company did everything it could be FAR more expensive because they would have no competition that could do the same and they could establish an effective monopoly (think diamonds) B. Manufacturing and branding/marketing are two MASSIVELY different and difficult aspects of bringing a product to you and as much as people knock branding, there s a reason you buy a bunch of ROG stuff or Apple stuff (or avoid apple stuff) even if one product or another happens to be better.
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I find it hilarious when people knock companies for not being the entire supply chain themselves. Like the company that makes the radiator doesn t also mine the metals. A. If one company did everything it could be FAR more expensive because they would have no competition that could do the same and they could establish an effective monopoly (think diamonds) B. Manufacturing and branding/marketing are two MASSIVELY different and difficult aspects of bringing a product to you and as much as people knock branding, there s a reason you buy a bunch of ROG stuff or Apple stuff (or avoid apple stuff) even if one product or another happens to be better.
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Bad
I would love to see a video where you test a variety of AIO liquid coolers, with the focus being the fans, and how much of an improvement there is going from the stock fans to Noctua fans, with your usual 40 dB noise limit. You could also add some ridiculously expensive Corsair RGB fans for the lolz, to prove the point how insanely expensive fans aren't always that good, and you pay a massive premium for the aesthetics. Or heck maybe the Corsair RGB fans are within striking distance of the Noctua fans, and I'm 100% wrong. Love your content, thanks!
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I would love to see a video where you test a variety of AIO liquid coolers, with the focus being the fans, and how much of an improvement there is going from the stock fans to Noctua fans, with your usual 40 dB noise limit. You could also add some ridiculously expensive Corsair RGB fans for the lolz, to prove the point how insanely expensive fans aren't always that good, and you pay a massive premium for the aesthetics. Or heck maybe the Corsair RGB fans are within striking distance of the Noctua fans, and I'm 100% wrong. Love your content, thanks!
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Spartan0536
Looks like a nice pseudo-side upgrade, it kept all of the good changes from Gen 6 and then made some nice additional assembly/disassembly changes which I can assume is for warranty repair. I do wonder if the tubing is the same and I highly suspect it is from Gen 6 - Gen 7. As for the smaller fin stack, they may have made it smaller but more focused to force the coolant through there at a higher flow rate to help with heat exchange while reducing manufacturing cost, but that's just my 2 cents.
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Looks like a nice pseudo-side upgrade, it kept all of the good changes from Gen 6 and then made some nice additional assembly/disassembly changes which I can assume is for warranty repair. I do wonder if the tubing is the same and I highly suspect it is from Gen 6 - Gen 7. As for the smaller fin stack, they may have made it smaller but more focused to force the coolant through there at a higher flow rate to help with heat exchange while reducing manufacturing cost, but that's just my 2 cents.
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Rory
That's helpful. They look to have changed the swirl. This would reduce noise and they have increased volume of coolant at the plate. There a lot different from old skool ones with 12mm of copper. Least it's not a diagram pump. lol. Seems. like if you pull the three screws you can change the front plate. So really aside from the clear fun difference, which would be a little small IMO this seems to the main difference between brands. Oh well it's just down to the name then.
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That's helpful. They look to have changed the swirl. This would reduce noise and they have increased volume of coolant at the plate. There a lot different from old skool ones with 12mm of copper. Least it's not a diagram pump. lol. Seems. like if you pull the three screws you can change the front plate. So really aside from the clear fun difference, which would be a little small IMO this seems to the main difference between brands. Oh well it's just down to the name then.
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some
Clocking Ryzen was pointless, didn't feel like spent on super fast ram better me much gaming, decided to throw a U14S on the cou and keep aio cooling my 1080ti. Fast forward to 2020 I'm on a 9700kf, decided that overclocking my cpu wasn't gaining much at 1440p, slapped the U14s on it. I think I'd go open loop on my next build if cpu overclocking was going to do anything. Might as well cool it all in 1 shot, pointless for me to rebuy 2 AIOs next build.
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Clocking Ryzen was pointless, didn't feel like spent on super fast ram better me much gaming, decided to throw a U14S on the cou and keep aio cooling my 1080ti. Fast forward to 2020 I'm on a 9700kf, decided that overclocking my cpu wasn't gaining much at 1440p, slapped the U14s on it. I think I'd go open loop on my next build if cpu overclocking was going to do anything. Might as well cool it all in 1 shot, pointless for me to rebuy 2 AIOs next build.
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Jeff
Wait what, they went with Torx instead of Pozidrive PZ1 screws? Happy change IMO, although I own the proper screwdrivers for Pozidrive. You stripped the screws previously because you were using Phillips in a Pozidrive screw. Why not just admit it. The square rubber blocks appear to just push against the pump housing and provide distributed pressure for better sealing. They don't appear to be flow related at all. Steve is no AvE.
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Wait what, they went with Torx instead of Pozidrive PZ1 screws? Happy change IMO, although I own the proper screwdrivers for Pozidrive. You stripped the screws previously because you were using Phillips in a Pozidrive screw. Why not just admit it. The square rubber blocks appear to just push against the pump housing and provide distributed pressure for better sealing. They don't appear to be flow related at all. Steve is no AvE.
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All4Grogg
Dear Gamers Nexus, if/when you review the NZXT H1, please test airflow with the PSU flipped to act as an exhaust. My hypothesis is that NZXT could have had an overall better case, but fell victim to their own design language of isolating each component. As is, I think what will happen is that the PSU is going to be pulling in the warm air off the radiator while the GPU is suffering in need for an exhaust.
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Dear Gamers Nexus, if/when you review the NZXT H1, please test airflow with the PSU flipped to act as an exhaust. My hypothesis is that NZXT could have had an overall better case, but fell victim to their own design language of isolating each component. As is, I think what will happen is that the PSU is going to be pulling in the warm air off the radiator while the GPU is suffering in need for an exhaust.
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Andrew
Hi Steve, first, love what you do and how you do it! Second, you need to retire and let Snowflake take over! Third, where can I purchase the screw driver you use in this video? I noticed that your screw driver is all aluminum and very thick, and that would help with my arthritis! Thanks for all the work you put into getting all that information out to the general public! Thanks again!
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Hi Steve, first, love what you do and how you do it! Second, you need to retire and let Snowflake take over! Third, where can I purchase the screw driver you use in this video? I noticed that your screw driver is all aluminum and very thick, and that would help with my arthritis! Thanks for all the work you put into getting all that information out to the general public! Thanks again!
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