Noctua returned to COMPUTEX 2026 with a showcase focused on the company’s future product roadmap, presenting several upcoming cooling solutions, power supply developments, and thermal management technologies.
Noctua returned to COMPUTEX 2026 with a showcase focused on the company’s future product roadmap, presenting several upcoming cooling solutions, power supply developments, and thermal management technologies.
Noctua returned to COMPUTEX 2026 with a showcase focused on the company’s future product roadmap, presenting several upcoming cooling solutions, power supply developments, and thermal management technologies. Among the highlights were Noctua’s long-awaited all-in-one liquid cooler developed in partnership with Asetek, a next-generation low-profile CPU cooler for AMD AM5 systems, new Seasonic PRIME TX Noctua Edition power supplies, and the recently announced Carbice thermal pad technology.
The exhibit demonstrated Noctua’s continued commitment to premium engineering, low-noise operation, and long-term reliability. While many of the showcased products remain some distance from retail availability, visitors were given an early look at technologies that will shape Noctua’s future portfolio, ranging from advanced vibration damping systems and soundproofing solutions to next-generation thermal interface materials designed to outperform conventional thermal paste over extended periods.
Asetek x Noctua All-in-one Liquid CPU Cooler
Noctua Liquid Cooler Prototypes at COMPUTEX 2026
One of the centrepieces of the exhibit was Noctua’s upcoming all-in-one liquid cooler, developed in collaboration with Asetek. Having recently completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase, the cooler is now moving closer to its planned Q2 2026 launch and showcases several unique technologies designed to deliver exceptional cooling performance while maintaining Noctua’s renowned low-noise operation.
Asetek Emma (G8) V2 Pump Technology
At the heart of the cooler is the latest Asetek Emma (G8) V2 pump, operating at approximately 3,600 RPM. Through close collaboration between Noctua and Asetek, the pump system has been extensively refined to improve both acoustic characteristics and long-term reliability. Users can select from three dedicated pump operating profiles via a hardware mode switch, allowing them to prioritise either maximum cooling performance or quieter operation.
The liquid cooler also pairs Noctua’s NF-A12x25 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 fans with Asetek’s latest non-louvered radiator design. This combination delivers strong thermal performance while maintaining low airflow resistance, enabling effective cooling even at reduced fan speeds. The radiator’s non-louvered fin structure further helps minimise dust accumulation, supporting consistent cooling efficiency over the product’s lifespan.
Tuned-Mass Damper Technology
A major focus of the project is reducing vibrations generated by the pump assembly. To achieve this, Noctua has integrated tuned-mass dampers (TMDs) into the cooler’s design. These specialised damping structures utilise the mass-spring effect to counteract unwanted vibrations by moving in the opposite direction of the vibrating component.
By carefully tuning the damper’s mass, stiffness and damping properties to match specific vibration frequencies, the system effectively reduces resonance and structure-borne noise before it can propagate throughout the cooler and chassis. This helps create a quieter operating environment while preserving cooling performance.
Advanced Multi-Layer Soundproofing
Complementing the vibration damping system is an advanced soundproofing assembly surrounding the pump housing. Designed to reduce both airborne noise and mechanical vibration transfer, the solution combines multiple layers of acoustic materials and isolation components:
• Layer 1: Acoustic foam that absorbs high-frequency sound waves
• Layer 2: Dense sound barrier material that blocks and reflects lower-frequency noise
• Layer 3: Secondary acoustic foam layer that absorbs residual sound and isolates the central barrier
• Floating silicone mount that prevents vibration from bypassing the soundproofing structure
Together, these technologies form a comprehensive acoustic management system that helps make Noctua’s upcoming AIO liquid cooler one of the quietest high-performance liquid cooling solutions currently under development.
Next Generation NH-L12 Series for AMD AM5
Noctua showcased a prototype of its next-generation NH-L12 low-profile CPU cooler designed exclusively for AMD AM5 platforms. The cooler features a completely redesigned six-heatpipe heatsink while maintaining a total height of just 70mm, making it suitable for a wide range of small form factor systems. Its layout has been specifically optimised for modern AM5 Mini-ITX motherboards and provides 35mm RAM clearance for broad memory compatibility.
Unlike many low-profile coolers that use slim fans, the new design employs Noctua’s NF-A12x25 G2 fan to deliver improved cooling performance and lower noise levels. The cooler also features a Low Base Convexity (LBC) contact surface optimised for AM5 processors, along with Noctua’s SecuFirm2+ mounting system, NT-H2 thermal compound, and NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard. The cooler is currently scheduled for release in Q2 2027.
Next Generation Seasonic PRIME TX Noctua Edition PSUs
Noctua also previewed upcoming 1300W and 1600W versions of the Seasonic PRIME TX Noctua Edition power supplies. Based on Seasonic’s next-generation PRIME Enterprise platform, the new models introduce OptiGuard intelligent GPU power protection technology with pin-level current monitoring to enhance safety and reliability for high-performance graphics cards.
The new power supplies feature a shorter 180mm housing for improved chassis compatibility and utilise Noctua’s NF-A12x25 G2 fan paired with a custom-designed fan grille. Additional features include semi-passive fan operation, fully modular Noctua-themed cabling, support for ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, and Titanium-level efficiency of up to 94% at 50% load. Availability is currently targeted for Q2 2027.
Check out our review of the Seasonic PRIME TX Noctua Edition 1600W PSU
Noctua x Carbice Thermal Pads
Noctua also highlighted its new long-term partnership with Carbice, becoming the exclusive retail distributor of Carbice thermal pads while collaborating on future thermal interface product development. The first product from the partnership is the NT-CP1 AM5/4 Carbice Pad, a thermal interface material specifically developed and validated for AMD AM4 and AM5 processors.
Unlike conventional thermal paste and many thermal pads that gradually degrade over time, Carbice pads utilise carbon nanotube technology that continues to improve contact efficiency through repeated thermal cycles. Reinforced with an aluminium backbone and protected by a nanoscale polymer coating, the pads offer excellent durability, easy installation, and maintenance-free operation. The NT-CP1 AM5/4 Carbice Pad is expected to launch in September 2026.
As several of the showcased products remain in development, Noctua’s COMPUTEX 2026 exhibit provided an early glimpse into the company’s next generation of cooling, power delivery and thermal management technologies, with multiple flagship products scheduled to arrive between late 2026 and 2027.
