NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Heatsink Review
Introduction and Technical Specification
Published: 15th May 2014 | Source: NZXT | Price: 29.99 |

Introduction
The concept of the NZXT Kraken G10 is so simple it's brilliant. A rigid metal bracket enabling an AIO water cooling cold plate to be mounted onto a GPU chip. Couple that with a choice of colours and a bundled 92mm fan to keep the VRMs cool and you should have a recipe for success. With an ever increasing amount of PC cases these days having native water cooling support in more than one location, enabling AIOs to be fitted to both the CPU and the GPU, it's so hard to see where this could go wrong that we're left wondering why so simple an idea hasn't been brought to fruition before now. Although we're sure NZXT would rather you use their quite excellent Kraken range of coolers they've not been so naïve as to make AIO compatibility exclusive, as we'll see when we look at the Technical Specification, the G10 is not only compatible with a wide range of GPUs, but also a wide range of AIO coolers.
Technical Specification
| Dimensions | 177 (W) x 32.5 (H) x 110.6 (D) mm |
| Nvidia : | GTX 780 Ti, 780, 770, 760, Titan, 680, 670, 660Ti, 660, 580, 570, 560Ti, 560, 560SE |
| AMD | R9 290X*, 290*, 280X**, 280**, 270X, 270 HD7970**, 7950**, 7870, 7850, 6970, 6950, 6870, 6850, 6790, 6770, 5870, 5850, 5830 |
| AIO Compatability | NZXT : Kraken X60, Kraken X40 Corsair : H105, H110, H90, H75, H55 , H50 Antec : KUHLER H2O 920V4, KUHLER H2O 620V4, KUHLER H2O 920, KUHLER H2O 620 Thermaltake : Water 3.0 Extreme, Water 3.0 Pro, Water 3.0 Performer, Water 2.0 Extreme, Water 2.0 Pro, Water 2.0 Performer Zalman : LQ-320, LQ-315, LQ-310 |
| Fan Dimensions | 92 (W) x 92 (H) x 25 (D) mm |
| Fan Speed | 1500 ± 10% R.P.M. |
The compatibility list is based on AMD Radeon and NVIDIA's reference board layout, screw spacing and die height only. Please check the height restriction before purchase.
* Some variation in die thickness and height may cause issues with screws being too short to install on some AMD 290-based cards.
* Do NOT force the G10 to fit if your card is too thick, contact support for a revised screw set.
** Some variations in AMD die height may require the use of a shim
Most Recent Comments
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You missed out a HUGE point here. check the VRM temperatures, in other reviews ive seen with these the VRMS end up 10-20 degrees hotter than the STOCK cooling would acheive, would have been useful to see that tested and maybe given some tips to reduce it, ie will some aftermarket VRM heatsinks fit and therefore fix the problem? or are they too big therefore making this cooling solution totally unviable.
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Heres a few pics of me putting one on my GTX 680.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=64279
I rate it as a solution, so much quieter with better temps

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Nice review TTL.
Heres a few pics of me putting one on my GTX 680. http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=64279 I rate it as a solution, so much quieter with better temps ![]() |
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You missed out a HUGE point here. check the VRM temperatures, in other reviews ive seen with these the VRMS end up 10-20 degrees hotter than the STOCK cooling would acheive, would have been useful to see that tested and maybe given some tips to reduce it, ie will some aftermarket VRM heatsinks fit and therefore fix the problem? or are they too big therefore making this cooling solution totally unviable.
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Having worked with universal water blocks before, I would say that NZXT should add something to help cool the VRM. The fan mount idea is fantastic (better than the cable ties i used with my universal blocks anyway), but i would combine them with a vrm sink.
The ram will be fine without a heatsink though, GPU ram doesn't get too hot without them (again based on universal block experience). The airflow from the fan is definitely welcome though.
Good review, definitely deserves gold.
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In reply to the other dude, yeah you can fit heatsinks to the VRMs no problem, see my link.
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I would be a bit more difficult to remain compatible with all GPUs, so I see why they didn't. That and cost considerations.
I'd like to see someone make a bracket similar to the G10, but make it so it is comparable with all AIOs. The thing with the G10 is it is made to support AIOs with the same heatsink as their own Kraken range of AIOs, which you can't blame them for but it would be nice for someone else to make a similar bracket that can fit all AIO heatsinks.
Eitherway the G10 is still good and NZXT did well

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Some good performance from adding a AIO to your GPU with the G10.
I'd like to see someone make a bracket similar to the G10, but make it so it is comparable with all AIOs. The thing with the G10 is it is made to support AIOs with the same heatsink as their own Kraken range of AIOs, which you can't blame them for but it would be nice for someone else to make a similar bracket that can fit all AIO heatsinks. Eitherway the G10 is still good and NZXT did well ![]() |
Just 1 question: I am intending to set up dual g10 + x40 in my system, and am using the NZXT phantom 630 case.
I am just cautious about connecting the x40s rads onto the front of the case: if they blow inwards; will that heat the whole system up. or, if they blow outwards; will that cause a problem with airflow? How would you suggest I should set them up? I will have the x60 cooling the CPU blowing outwards at the top (I at least understand the top ones must blow outwards lol)
Thanks =p
Fan of the H55 fitted on the inner most surface of the Rad and the Rad is then fixed to the case using two thumb screws, the rad is at a slight angle, this has also allowed me to fit a Corsair SP 120 on the outside of the case forcing air onto the rad. It is not exact but it does the job, temps with all fans at max, give GPU @ 46'c, VRM 1 @ 2 = 61-62'c.
At turbo fan setting, the GPU is at 68'c, VRM 1 tops out at 81'c and VRM 2 @ 68'c.
This was during Valley benchmark.
During Gaming the VRM temps hover around the 60'C mark.
Great bit of kit.
***EDIT***
Found these, and wonder if they would fit under the fan housing. I suppose its a card by card issue
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/38...4mm.html#blank

We knew it was coming and it's finally here. The Kraken G10 brings water cooled GPUs to the masses
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