NZXT still makes the ‘coolest’ CPU coolers

Custom desktop computers have always reminded me of the car-stereo scene. I’m not sure people worry too much about their auto stereo systems much anymore. But when I was young, people would pack their Toyota Corollas and Honda Civics with powerful amps, tons of speakers, and head units with bright animated LCD displays. And now, new devices like the Kraken Z-3 and X-3 CPU all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers from NZXT are keeping that legacy alive for PC enthusiasts.

Both the Kraken X-3 and Z-3 are available now in the U.S. They will launch in the rest of the world in early February. The X-3 line starts at $130 for the X53 with a 240mm radiator. Or you can get a 280mm X63 for $150 or 360mm X73 for $180. The Z-3 starts at $250 for the 280mm Z63 and goes up to $280 for the 360mm Z73.