Noctua, one of the longest-standing premium performance fan and cooler designers, is now part of the AIO club, with a new range of CPU coolers available in sizes from 240mm to 420mm. Each model sports Noctua’s classic brown-and-beige fan designs, with strong anti-vibration and soundproofing for the pump to reduce noise. There’s even a cute little fan for the pump block itself.
Noctua has been an iconic brand in the CPU cooling space for over two decades. Although there is much more competition in 2026 and budget options are increasingly attractive, Noctua’s blend of high-performance, low-noise fans and coolers has always had its supporters. For those wanting the same Noctua quality in an AIO water cooler, you can now get it.
The NL-LC1 is based on Asetek’s Emma V2 platform, but offers a custom-engineering pump noise-absorbing system that should make it almost entirely silent. There are also three pump modes, allowing you to adjust performance and noise levels to your needs and preferences.
Each of the AIOs comes with Noctua fans attached to the radiator: two 120mm on the 240mm model, three 120mm on the 360mm model, and three 140mm on the 420mm model.
It also uses Noctua’s SecuFirm2+ mounting system to simplify installation and provide reliable coverage across different socket types.
Fan response appears strong, with many of them praising the lack of RGB lighting. Some asked for an all-black version, like Noctua tends to offer with its flagship coolers, but it’s clear from many of the responses that the majority of Noctua’s fanbase likes the current aesthetic.
There is a big Noctua premium on these designs, with the base model starting at $220, and the top 420mm model $280. You can get a very serviceable AIO for less than $150, and amazing air coolers for less than $30. But if you want water, Noctua, and strong performance with low noise levels, the new Noctua AIOs may well be worth the price.
