The Kraken 120's RGB can be connected using one of two methods:

• 4-pin NZXT RGB (Requires an NZXT RGB Controller or Motherboard)
  • This will allow the Kraken 120's RGB lighting to be controlled through NZXT CAM.
• 3-pin Addressable RGB (ARGB) (using the included RGB adapter)
  • This will not allow the Kraken 120's RGB to be controlled through NZXT CAM.

Can I connect the 5V ARGB to a 12V RGB header?

Do not attempt to connect the Kraken 120 to 12V RGB or UART connectors!  This can cause permanent damage to your PC and/or the Kraken.  Damage caused by improper installation of the Kraken is not covered under warranty.

Connecting to an NZXT RGB Controller

If your system has an NZXT RGB Controller or compatible 4-pin NZXT RGB header (i.e. NZXT N-series Motherboard), this will allow you to control the RGB lighting via the CAM software.  For proper detection, the controller must be compatible with Version 2 or newer NZXT RGB devices released starting in 2019:

• NZXT Smart Device V2 (included with cases such as the H210i, H510i, H510 Elite, and H710i)
• NZXT RGB & Fan Controller (2022)
• NZXT RGB Controller (included with select case models and fan multi-packs)
• NZXT Control Hub
• NZXT N-Series motherboards

Example:  Connecting the Kraken 120 to an NZXT RGB Controller.

Align the 4-pin NZXT RGB cable with an open 4-pin NZXT RGB header on your controller device until the cable locks into place.  The 4-pin connector has a locking clip to secure the cable.  If this is your first time using the Kraken 120, the LED ring and logo may light up in the default White color.

The Kraken 120 will show up connected to the RGB Controller.  For this example, there is also an additional F120 RGB fan attached.

How do I connect the Kraken 120 to an 5V Addressable RGB header?

Example:  The 4-pin NZXT RGB (male) to 5V ARGB (female) adapter included with the Kraken 120.

If you do not have an NZXT controller, you can instead connect the Kraken 120 to a 3-pin 5V Addressable RGB (ARGB) header on your motherboard or a compatible controller.  Start by connecting the 4-pin NZXT RGB (female) cable from the Kraken 120 to the 4-pin NZXT RGB (male) end of the adapter (shown left).

Note:  When using a 5V Addressable RGB connection, the Kraken 120 will not be visible to the CAM software.

Example:  On the MSI Z490 Gaming Plus motherboard, the 3-pin ARGB header is labeled JRAINBOW.

Locate an open 3-pin ARGB header on your motherboard or controller and connect the 3-pin ARGB (female) end directly to the ARGB header.

Make sure that the arrow on the cable is aligned with the 5V pin of the header.

Once connected, start up your PC and load the RGB software of choice for your motherboard and select the appropriate header to control the RGB settings for your device. 

From here, choose your color or effect and click Apply and you should be ready to go.  For some RGB software, you may need to manually set the number of LEDs present in the Kraken 120 cooler.  For this particular cooler with no additional fans attached, this will be a total of 9 LEDs.

For more information on controlling RGB on your Kraken 120 cooler, please check out our dedicated guide linked below:

NZXT Support - How do I control the RGB on my Kraken 120?