Noctua's First Liquid Cooler is Complete, Arriving Within Three Months

The collaboration between Noctua and Asetek, announced during Computex 2025, has finally reached a decisive phase: the companies have completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) of the new high-end AIO coolers branded Noctua. This milestone certifies the maturity of the project both technically and production-wise, with a launch expected in the second quarter of 2026.

At the core of the platform is the Asetek Emma (G8) V2 pump, characterized by a nominal speed of 3,600 RPM (±300 RPM). The joint efforts of the two companies have led to targeted interventions to contain noise and vibrations. The solution includes a triple-layer pump cover, designed to reduce both air-transmitted noise and structural vibrations.

The system also introduces a dedicated physical selector that allows users to choose between three operating profiles for the pump. This setting enables users to calibrate the balance between thermal performance and noise levels based on their usage scenario, with direct hardware-level control.

On the cooling front, the configuration pairs the new Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 fans with the Asetek Emma (G8) V2 radiators. The radiators feature a non-louvered fin design, which reduces airflow resistance. The result is a more uniform airflow capable of maintaining good performance even with low-speed fans. Additionally, this design helps limit dust accumulation over time, which impacts thermal performance stability in the long run.

From a compatibility standpoint, the system integrates the well-known SecuFirm2+ from Noctua, which ensures full support for the existing ecosystem. The mounting options with offsets allow for alignment of the cooler with the areas of higher thermal concentration of Intel and AMD CPUs, with benefits already verified through benchmarks.

Particular attention has been placed on the reliability of the systems. The project uses a custom analog PWM controller from Asetek for Noctua. The goal is to ensure total reliability through physical components rather than relying on software management. This is complemented by extensive tests on performance and durability, conducted to ensure consistent behavior across various usage contexts.

In summary, after a long wait – as is tradition for Noctua – it seems that the first liquid cooler from the Austrian company is ready to hit the market. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the systems already available on the market.

Many of the existing products are the result of years of experience from manufacturers, some of whom have a well-established position in the custom liquid cooling segment. This presents Noctua and Asetek with a significant challenge, making the outcome of this collaboration all the more intriguing.