Asetek confirms Noctua AIO coolers finished validation
Source: ComputerBase/HardwareCanucks
Noctua’s first all-in-one CPU cooler is back in the news, this time through Overclock3D, which says the cooler has completed the Production Validation Test phase and remains on track for a Q2 2026 launch. The report attributes the update to a joint Noctua and Asetek announcement, which, as far as we can tell, has disappeared from the Asetek website.
Asetek page posted “Noctua and Asetek Announce Flagship AIO Liquid Coolers Complete PVT Phase, Targeted for Q2 2026 Launch,” but the result points to an unrelated 645LT product page instead of a live release page.
Since the announcement of their collaboration at Computex 2025, Noctua, a leading quiet PC cooling brand, and Asetek, a pioneer in all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling, have continued to advance their flagship AIO liquid coolers. The products have now successfully completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase, confirming performance and manufacturing readiness ahead of the planned Q2 2026 launch.
— Asetek/Noctua
Source: Noctua
Noctua showed its first AIO prototype at Computex 2025 (hard to imagine it’s almost a year old news) with a 360mm radiator based on Asetek’s EMMA Gen 8 V2 platform. At the time, Noctua said the design would use NF-A12x25 G2 fans, SecuFirm2+ mounting , a multi-layer acoustic pump cover, and an optional 80mm top fan for nearby motherboard components. The company also said it planned 420mm, 360mm, and 240mm versions.
Its roadmap had already moved the liquid cooler launch to Q2 2026, after Computex materials pointed to Q1 2026:
Source: Noctua
So the launch window itself is not a surprise. We already knew Noctua had shifted its first AIO to Q2 2026. To be honest, it looks like the official launch may be imminent. At worst it will be released around Computex, which is also in the next quarter.
Engineering and Performance Highlights
The Asetek Emma (G8) V2 pump operates at a nominal speed of approximately 3,600 RPM (±300 RPM). Through collaboration with Noctua, several key performance aspects have been enhanced. Firstly, a triple-layer noise-reduction pump cover reduces both air-borne noise and structure-borne vibrations. Secondly, a dedicated mode switch allows users to choose between three different pump speed profiles to fine-tune performance-to-noise characteristics.
Thirdly, the cooling system has been optimized through the pairing of Noctua’s award-winning NF-A12x25 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 fans with Asetek’s Emma (G8) V2 radiators featuring a non-louvered fin design. This combination enables smooth airflow with low resistance, allowing the system to deliver strong thermal performance while meeting low-noise operation requirements, even at reduced fan speeds. The non-louvered design also helps minimize dust accumulation, supporting consistent long-term cooling efficiency.
Integration with Noctua Ecosystem
Featuring Noctua’s SecuFirm2+ mounting system, the cooler is fully compatible with existing Noctua parts. Offset mounting options align with heat concentration zones on both Intel and AMD CPUs, delivering optimised thermal performance confirmed through benchmark testing.
Durability and Reliability
With a strong focus on long-term reliability and consistent performance, the design incorporates multiple engineering choices aimed at product longevity and quality. One example is the use of an Asetek-customized analog PWM controller tuned specifically for Noctua, offering greater stability and durability compared to typical software-based control solutions. In addition, extensive performance validation and reliability testing have been conducted to ensure consistent operation across use cases.
The latest milestone of successful PVT completion reflects the collaborative engineering effort and production progress between the two companies, confirming both the technical and operational excellence behind these upcoming flagship AIO liquid coolers.
– Noctua and Asetek
Source: Asetek (removed) via Overclock3D
