Noctua, a leading quiet PC cooling brand, and Asetek, a pioneer in all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling, have announced a key milestone in the development of their next-generation flagship AIO coolers. Following their initial collaboration reveal at Computex 2025, the latest update confirms that the products have successfully completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase, signalling readiness for mass production ahead of a planned Q2 2026 launch.
This milestone highlights continued progress in both engineering refinement and manufacturing readiness. The upcoming AIO coolers combine Asetek’s latest pump technology with Noctua’s acoustic and airflow expertise, targeting a balance of strong thermal performance and low-noise operation for enthusiast systems.
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 optimised 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 minimise 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-customised analogue 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.
Source: Asetek
