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The X60 is supplied with NZXT Kraken Control software which lets you configure various aspects of the cooler, similar to Corsair's Link technology. It's supplied on a CD inside the box but we would recommend downloading it from the NZXT website to ensure that you have the latest version.
The main page of the software gives a number of readouts, including CPU temperatures, coolant temperature and fan and pump speeds.
Clicking the ‘Graph' tab at the bottom brings up two graphs of fan speed and temperature over time.
On the ‘Fan Setting' page, we can configure the ‘Extreme' and ‘Silent' fan profiles, as well as creating our own ‘Custom' profile. This isn't quite as advanced as Corsair's system as we aren't able to set specific RPMs, instead having to move points on a graph of Fan Speed %.
The ‘Light Setting' page gives us full control over the RGB LED Lighting in the pump cover, with a number of effects to choose from.
On the ‘General Setting' page, we can configure various aspects of the software including fan speed and liquid temperature notifications.
Great looking cooler. They seem to be bringing out a lot of nice cases too.
I bought this last week and its brilliant. great value and handles my 3770k at 4.8ghz under 70c load.
close battle with Corsair with this one.
Unfortunately the NZXT compat guide is totally false. The systems listed, majority of them are not actually compatible. For example, the Corsair Carbide 500R. The guide will state rear compatibility, which is entirely not the case. There is no functional way for rear placement. As for top placement, there is barely enough room, but it works just about. Impossible for any push/pull config however.
When contacting NZXT about this, I was referred to Eric Henry the Tech Manager. He stated and I quote:
“We have the same case, here and I have tested it on it before responding to your email”.
I have had to make a video and take photos to prove he is lying and it doesnt fit. When called out on this, he said he must have made a mistake. Total and utter rubbish.
My warning to people, go with something that you know is going to fit. Buy something that is made by your case manufactor or is 12cm in size for a more guaranteed rear placement setup, because if you base your purchase off of their guide, they will pretty much tell you to bugger off, cut your own case up, and bother someone else.
As for product functionality itself, it works, so I guess thats a good part, just a shame I can’t return it for a refund and buy something that is compatible and has decent customer service.