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Brandon's Reviews
 
The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.
 
Great AIO, Misleading Pump Head Photos from NZXT
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Brandon
on December 1, 2023
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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Only one Negative for this cooler. Before I get to the positives I want to address the one negative. The one negative is the pump head LED screen. On NZXTs site and every other site because they use NZXTs photos, it shows the LED screen taking up the whole circle of the pump head, well on this base model that is not true. On this model the LED screen is actually just a small square, it is not a circle that takes up the whole pump head, also with it being LED and not OLED a black background on the screen doesn't blend in very well with the black pump head casing. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere in the specs or on NZXTs website. I've included a photo to show this. Other than that the AIO is great, it has no problem keeping my R9 5900X cool. I did switch the included fans with some ThermalTake Tough Pro 140mm fans. I guess one other negative is the included 140mm fans can only be used with a radiator because the fan screw holes are to large for regular fan screws.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 16
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 TCL - 55" Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
TCL - 55" Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
TCL’s 5-Series QLED TV marries premium picture and endless entertainment for a stellar home theater experience. Quantum Dot technology and the HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision combine for greater brightness and contrast, as well as a full palette of rich colors. TCL’s Contrast Control Zone technology optimizes the image across individual zones to yield striking contrast between light and dark areas. AiPQ EngineTM technology uses machine-learning algorithms to intelligently enhance color, contrast, and clarity, as you watch for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience. You will be ready to play with Variable Refresh Rate for smooth, synchronized graphics and Auto Game Mode which adjusts picture settings for an optimized fast-response gaming experience. Plus, Google TV brings together movies, shows, live TV and more from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you. Discover what to watch next with recommendations based on your current favorites and what interests you. Enjoy easy home control and entertainment, without lifting a finger. Turn on the big game. Dim the lights. See who’s at the front door. All without having to ask, “where’s the remote control?” That’s the magic of hands-free voice control.
 
Great TV to Use as a PC Monitor
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Brandon
on December 1, 2023
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Brightness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I purchased this TV with it's main purpose being a monitor for my PC and it has excelled at that. I will admit that I can't seem to get HDR content to look right on this TV but I don't know if that is a problem with the TV or just Windows 11's handling of HDR signals to the TV. Overall I've always been impressed with TCL TVs they are IMO always a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 294
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 TV Calibration
TV Calibration
A professional, ISF (Imaging Science Foundation)-certified Geek Squad Agent will use precision equipment to calibrate your TV, tweaking sharpness, black levels, white levels, brightness, color temperature and more to provide the best possible picture in your home.* The Agent will also create custom presets to complement different room ambiences. This service takes about 2 hours to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
 

I use my TCL 5-Series (2021) 4K TV as a PC Monitor so does this calibration service include calibration via the TV's settings and also HDR settings on my PC, because it seems like anytime I enable HDR in Windows the picture looks really bad?

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I have a TV delivery scheduled for tomorrow, will the delivery person call when they are on the way, since they are installing it?

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 Westinghouse - 55" Class - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Westinghouse - 55" Class - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Experience 4K UHD viewing with this Westinghouse 55-inch LED smart television. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you stream content from your favorite subscription services, while the digital and analog channel tuning provides access to over-the-air programming. Featuring HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, this Westinghouse 55-inch LED smart television connects easily to DVRs, DVD players and audio equipment for a custom viewing setup.
 

At what resolution does this utilize the 120Hz refresh rate, I'm looking for a cheap TV with 120Hz refresh rate to game on, I'm assuming it's not 4K at 120Hz but is it atleast 1080p at 120Hz?

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 Jaybird - Tarah Pro Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black/Flash
Jaybird - Tarah Pro Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black/Flash
Exercise to a soundtrack with these Jaybird Tarah Pro wireless sport headphones. Featuring a comfortable secure-fitting design and reliable waterproofing, these headphones stay in place during vigorous activity and stand up to sweat and bad weather. These Jaybird Tarah Pro wireless sport headphones last through the longest workouts with up to 14 hours of battery life per charge.
 

How long does the battery actually last, it says 14 hrs, I plan on using them at work for about 10 hrs straight , on max volume?

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The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.
 

can this fit in a nzxt h510 case?

If you front mount it then yes it will fit but since the case only has room for one 120mm top mounted fan this AIO can't be top mounted.
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The Kraken delivers chillingly cool performance, an easy install, and a display screen for system specs or custom images.
 

How does this cooler differentiate from the NZXT Kraken elite 280?

I think the only difference is the LED screen on this base model is square shaped instead of a circle and it doesn't take up the whole pump head like on the elite.
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If not a member of total tech how much is home delivery for a. 75inch flat screen

It should be free. I'm getting a 55 inch TV delivered tomorrow and it's free delivery.
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 PNY - Dual Fan NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
PNY - Dual Fan NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Customize your gaming PC with this PNY GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER dual-fan graphics card. The NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility offers smooth gameplay, while the 8GB of GDDR6 RAM deliver solid performance with modern titles. This PNY GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER dual-fan graphics card features DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports to seamlessly connect a variety of monitors.
 

what do i need to add to run gual monitors

With this card you will need twp DisplayPort compatible monitors, this card has 3 DisplayPort ports but only one HDMI.
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