Noctua Enters Liquid Cooling After Years Of Air Dominance, NL-LC1 AIOs Start At $219

Sarfraz Khan
A Noctua NL-LC1 all-in-one liquid cooler is displayed with a triple-fan setup and a placard with details including 'EXCLUSIVE' beside it.

Noctua's first-ever AIO coolers have hit the shelves, including the 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm AIO editions.

Amazon Lists Noctua NL-LC1 240mm AIO at $219, 360mm AIO at $249, and 420mm at $279

At the Computex 2026 event, Noctua showcased its first-ever AIO lineup called NL-LC1, which delivers the company's first liquid coolers. These coolers are available in various sizes, including a 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm enthusiast-grade edition. It has been a couple of days since the company presented the coolers at their booth, and we are seeing them hitting Amazon shelves, starting at $219.

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The NL-LC1-24 240mm AIO has been listed at $219 on Amazon, offering compatibility with major Intel and AMD platforms, such as AM5, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851. The NL-LC1-36 360mm AIO has been listed at $249, and the NL-LC1-42 420mm AIO at $279 on Amazon, as per Videocardz. This positions these AIOs in the premium category, which is what Noctua has been aiming for with its cooler arsenal for a long time.

Noctua NL-LC1 coolers are developed using the Asetek Emma V2 pump platform with Noctua-specific tuning and offer a three-layer sound insulation system around the pump to reduce noise. An integrated tuned-mass damper is also present that reduces vibration transfer to the case and the tubing. These AIOs offer Manual, Quiet, and Balanced pump profiles that can be selected according to users' requirements and feature NF-A12x25 G2 or NF-A14x25 G2 fans for the radiators.

For the 240mm and 360mm AIOs, Noctua uses the NF-A12x25 G2, while the bigger 420mm AIO utilizes 140mm NF-A14x25 G2 fans. Noctua is also reportedly offering the NL-ACF1 auxiliary cooling fan as a standalone accessory that replaces the magnetic pump faceplate. It is aimed at providing ample cooling for components such as the VRMs, RAM modules, and M.2 SSDs on the motherboard.

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