After two decades of dominating the air cooling market with their distinctive brown and beige color scheme, Austrian cooling specialist Noctua is finally making the leap into liquid cooling. At Computex 2025, the company unveiled its first-ever all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers, maintaining their iconic aesthetic while promising to redefine quietness in the AIO market.
The Asetek Collaboration
Rather than developing an entirely in-house solution, Noctua has partnered with established liquid cooling manufacturer Asetek to build their first AIO coolers. The upcoming products will utilize Asetek's G8 V2 pump platform as their foundation, but with significant Noctua engineering enhancements focused on noise reduction, cooling performance, and overall efficiency.
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| This graph illustrates the noise level comparisons among various liquid cooling configurations, showcasing Noctua's focus on acoustic performance in their new AIO coolers |
Revolutionary Noise Reduction Technology
True to their reputation for silence, Noctua has developed a custom three-layer sound insulation system for the pump unit. This innovative design includes an integrated mass damper specifically engineered to reduce pump vibrations. According to Noctua, their solution achieves noise reduction of nearly 6 decibels compared to standard AIO configurations, and substantially more when compared to models featuring LCD displays.
The pump will support three distinct operating modes: Quiet, Balanced, and Manual, allowing users to prioritize silence or performance based on their specific needs.
Size Options and Fan Configurations
The AIO system will be available in three radiator sizes: 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm, all featuring the industry-standard 30mm thickness. Noctua will equip these radiators with their premium fans—either the NF-A12x25 G2 (120mm) or the NF-A14x25 G2 (140mm)—depending on the radiator size.
These aren't budget fans by any measure, with the 140mm version retailing around $45, but they represent some of the most efficient and quiet cooling solutions on the market.
Additional Cooling Innovation
In an interesting design choice addressing a common issue with modern motherboards, Noctua has developed an optional 80mm fan that can be attached to the pump head. This supplementary fan directs airflow across nearby power delivery components, RAM, and primary SSD—components that often suffer from heat buildup, especially when positioned near graphics cards.
The design leverages the Coandă effect, where airflow tends to follow surfaces rather than dispersing, for more effective cooling. While the current prototype shows the fan somewhat awkwardly positioned, Noctua has indicated the final design will feature a more integrated approach between the fan and pump shroud.
Mounting System and Compatibility
The new AIO coolers will incorporate Noctua's SecuFirm+ mounting system, meaning users upgrading from existing Noctua air coolers likely won't need to change their mounting hardware—a thoughtful touch for loyal customers.
Release Timeline and Pricing
Noctua is targeting an early 2026 release date for these AIO coolers, though as is typical for the company, they won't hit the market until the engineering team is completely satisfied with the final product. No pricing details have been announced yet, but given Noctua's premium positioning and the advanced technology involved, these coolers will likely command a price premium over competing solutions.
The Thermosiphon Project Continues
It's worth noting that this AIO cooler is separate from Noctua's ongoing thermosiphon project, which was also showcased at Computex 2025. The thermosiphon represents a more experimental approach to liquid cooling that eliminates pumps entirely, instead relying on phase change principles to circulate coolant. However, that project faces significant engineering challenges and remains further from market readiness.
A Perfectionist Approach
As with all Noctua products, the company's methodical approach to development means these coolers won't be rushed to market. Their reputation for meticulous engineering and refusing to compromise on quality suggests that when these AIOs finally arrive, they may well set new standards for quiet liquid cooling performance—even if enthusiasts have to wait a bit longer and pay a premium for the privilege.