A rock-solid AIO let down a little by its price positioning. NZXT is a familiar name when it comes to all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU coolers. The company has an active family of Kraken AIOs split into three series: Z, X, and M. The Z series is the premium line with LCD displays on the CPU blocks and exceptional cooling capacity. The X series is the middle ground, balancing price and performance, while the M series is your go-to AIOs for budget builds.

The Kraken X series has seen a refresh, which includes the new X53 RGB. I'll take you through what's new with this X53 RGB AIO, what makes it a good CPU cooler, and whether you should consider buying one for your next PC build.