Noctua has started teasing the launch of its upcoming AIO liquid cooler with a Computex 2026 hashtag, suggesting it will be unveiled very soon. Designed in collaboration with Asetek, this CPU cooler prioritises quieter operation above all, featuring multiple noise-reducing modifications in addition to the brand’s renowned silent fans.
While Noctua is already renowned for its air coolers and fans, including its acclaimed NH-D15 G2 chromax.black, when it comes to liquid cooling, the brand has yet to carve a niche for itself. That’s exactly what it intends to do soon with its first-ever AIO liquid cooler, built to tackle one of the major noise makers in liquid-cooling setups, the pump. This yet-to-be-named AIO aims to reduce the noise emanating from the pump through a custom-made cover and motor tuning.
For starters, Noctua is using Asetek’s latest Emma (G8) V2 pump, featuring a newly engineered impeller said to eliminate coil whine and resonance, plus a 3-phase motor that reduces vibration harmonics and allows for better efficiency at high speed. The latter uses a customised analogue PWM controller tuned specifically for greater stability and durability compared to typical software-based control systems. Noctua says that its pump choice was based on the platform’s maturity, performance, and reliability.
Noctua covers this pump with a triple-layer housing, said to minimise system noise by muffling airborne and structural vibrations. But that’s not all – users will also be able to choose between three pump-speed profiles with fine-tuned performance-to-noise characteristics, using a dedicated mode switch.
Noctua is pairing the radiator with its award-winning NF-A12x25 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 fans to deliver strong and smooth airflow while meeting low-noise operation requirements. Lastly, the radiator is using a non-louvred fin design to increase air velocity and reduce impedance, while minimising dust accumulation.
The company has released a short video (below) showcasing the noise difference when this cover is applied. Note that this test was recorded in a hemi-anechoic chamber at a distance of 10cm with +24dB gain added. In other words, the sound may be louder than real-world usage. This demonstration is made to compare the before and after noise production, not the overall noise level. You can see Noctua’s iconic owl logo peering at you from the top of the pump block now too.
As with its air coolers, Noctua will be bundling this AIO with its SecuFirm2+ mounting system, which offsets the cooler’s cold plate to align with the hot spot of Intel and AMD CPUs.
According to a previous Asetek report, the cooler has successfully completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase, confirming performance and manufacturing readiness ahead of the planned Q2 2026 launch. As such, it looks as though we could see it in stores shortly.
