Review: NZXT Kraken M22

Conclusion

NZXT has lowered the point of entry for its all-in-one liquid CPU coolers with the launch of the Kraken M22.

Priced at £90 and offering the sexy water block synonymous with the Kraken range, the cooler sheds X-Series features such as built-in fan control or liquid temperature monitoring, while warranty length is cut in half from six years to three.

The end result is a capable, streamlined cooler that's well built, easy to install and designed to turn heads, but there are a few remaining niggles. Noise levels can be bothersome when the M22 is tasked with cooling a hot, overclocked chip, the USB cable that attaches to the water block detracts from the overall finish, and though this is the most affordable Kraken to date, it still feels pricey alongside the competition.

Bottom line: there's no shortage of choice when it comes to all-in-one liquid coolers, but if you're enamoured by NZXT's pump design and limited to a 120mm radiator, Kraken M22 fits the bill.

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The NZXT Kraken M22 liquid cooler is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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