Noctua is an Austrian computer hardware company specializing in premium-quality cooling solutions, including CPU coolers, case fans, and thermal compounds. The company was established in 2005 as a collaboration between Rascom Computerdistribution GmbH (Austria) and Kolink International Corporation (Taiwan). Noctua is named after Athene noctua, the scientific name for the little owl, a symbol of wisdom and intelligence in Greek mythology; this is also represented in the company's logo. Roland Mossig is the CEO of Rascom, the parent company of Noctua. Lars Strömbäck has been the CTO since 2012. Kolink is led by CEO Kuo-Jen (Tim) Chu, with Shih-Hsiang (Alex) Chu as CTO since 2021.
Noctua is known for its engineering-first approach, continuous innovation, and commitment to customer support. Their products are recognized for exceptional acoustics, industry-leading performance-to-noise efficiency, and remarkable longevity. By 2025, Noctua's fans and heatsinks had received over 7,000 awards and recommendations from expert reviewers. While rooted in PC cooling, Noctua has expanded to offer customized solutions for industrial clients, with their components used in network and storage solutions, medical equipment, and other appliances. Recent innovations include the NF-A12x25 G2 fan (2025) and NH-D15 G2 cooler (2024). In 2024, Noctua also launched a new HOME line for non-PC applications. Noctua has partnered with companies like Asus and Seasonic to release Noctua Edition GPUs and PSUs.
