CONCLUSION

   It’s no secret that 240mm AIO models don’t offer the same performance levels as their 280/360/420mm brothers so right from the start I knew what to expect from the Kraken X53 RGB, more or less that is. For good or bad however NZXT decided to “sacrifice” cooling efficiency in order to reduce noise levels so the AER RGB 2 fans are the 13th most quiet ones in the charts (out of a total of 62 models). This however means that the Kraken X53 RGB is not quite the best 240mm model in the same charts (although differences are not really significant, they do exist). As for design well the AER RGB 2 fans are clearly not the best looking out there today (clear blades would improve things a lot) but I’m sure NZXT had its reasons to use this specific model with their Kraken X53 RGB (durability reasons probably).

   With a current price tag set at USD159.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 163.57Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) this is clearly the sole serious drawback of the NZXT Kraken X53 RGB. Granted this model is based on the 7th generation pump by Asetek and it features the latest RGB fans by NZXT along with the infinity mirror design but regardless of the why you can easily get an 360mm AIO with the same amount of money (even less if you look hard enough). With that out of the way however the Kraken X53 RGB combines very good cooling efficiency with low noise and that along with its 6-year limited warranty (not to mention the CAM software) are more than enough to secure the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Very Good Cooling Efficiency
- ARGB Lighting / Infinity Mirror Rotatable Top Cap
- Up To Four 120mm Fans In Push & Pull
- Low Noise Levels
- 400mm Long Sleeved Tubes
- 6 Year Limited Warranty
- NZXT CAM Software

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- RGB Fans (Limited Illumination)