Endorfy Navis F360

Die Navis F360 ist Endorfys unbeleuchtete und dezente 360-mm-AiO-Kühlung. In einem Kurztest klären wir, welches Leistungsplus man gegenüber dem 280-mm-Modell Navis F280 erwarten darf.

Gegen Ende des vergangenen Jahres hatten wir erst die 280mm Variante dieser AiO-Wasserkühlung im Test, jetzt bat mich der Hersteller auch noch die Version mit einem 360mm Radiator in die Rangliste aufzunehmen. Zuletzt konnte man ein ordentliches Gesamtpaket aus Kühlleistung, Verarbeitung und Garantielänge schnüren, jetzt soll es Sachen CPU-Temperatur nochmal ein wenig nachgebessert werden. Ob das klappt, lest ihr im nachfolgenden Artikel.

There have been no significant concerns raised about the construction quality of the Navis F360 AiO water cooler, except for a somewhat short fan cable. While its noise level of 39~40 dB may be a bit high, it can easily be adjusted without compromising the cooler's impressive performance. For those seeking a minimalist water cooling solution without any RGB lighting, this device presents itself as a cost-effective and solid choice. The three fans come pre-installed on the radiator, featuring neatly organized connections for a sleek and polished look. Additionally, the three-year manufacturer's warranty boosts the product's overall appeal, assuring customers of the value they're receiving and affirming their confidence in their investment..

While the Endorfy Navis F360 may not claim the top spot on our performance charts, it delivers commendable overall performance. It competes quite well with the majority of 360 mm coolers and maintains relatively low noise levels. Though it is not as quiet as the Enermax LIQMAXFLO 360, it does come close. However, its more compact design in terms of radiator and fan thickness gives it the benefit of better compatibility with a wider range of cases. Also, the fans have a wide RPM range of 250-1800, meaning it operates more quietly at lower load levels with a custom fan profile. At max RPM, it reached 50 dBA, which is 5 or more dBA quieter than every other 360 mm AIO tested except for the Enermax which topped out at 48 dBA. Considering its noise output and performance, the Navis F360 is a well-balanced option for the majority of systems. It successfully handled a maximum heat load of 246.9 watts before thermal throttle on our AMD test setup and 334.3 watts on our Intel test setup. Suffice it to say it's a capable cooler all around. Regarding build quality, I have no significant complaints. The cooler arrived in excellent condition, and I found no issues with the mounting hardware, which was straightforward and easy to work with. While the manual is a bit simple I am more willing to give Endorfy a pass here since they actually include one, which is a practice that many brands neglect nowadays. Memory and graphics card clearance was perfect, and I also noticed no odd noises or gurgling from the pump. Other than that the absence of ARGB lighting could be a drawback for some, though others may appreciate the clean design aesthetic. I myself find the simplicity refreshing. I would also caution users to follow Endorfy's recommendation which is to install the cooler with the pump fittings and tubing facing the rear I/O, which isn't a problem in and of itself. This is due to the 460 mm tubing length which offers more than enough slack to make the installation easy regardless of your chassis' internal design. That was not the case on my F280 which has much shorter tubing. Still if you need to you can flip the pump around and have the tubing face the system memory easily enough at least on Intel systems since it does not impact performance on them, but on AMD systems, pump orientation can impact performance slightly, by around 1-2°C. While it will not impact reliability in any way it's still advisable to install the pump with the tubing facing the motherboard's rear VRM heatsink in order to get the best possible performance. The biggest drawback of the Endorfy Navis F360 has nothing to do with the cooler itself and is instead a matter of availability. While it is available in Europe and other markets the cooler isn't typically available in the United States from your typical e-tailers and is instead only available via third parties at inflated prices. Hopefully Endorfy can improve availability in various markets sooner rather than later. Overall the Endorfy Navis F360 is an affordable no-frills all-in-one liquid cooler that hits many of the right notes. It offers clean looks and solid performance making it an easy cooler to recommend for those wanting something a little less eye catching.

This article examines the ENDORFY Navis F360, a robust water-cooling solution. The Navis series of AIO coolers are available at a very reasonable price point for people that like nice cooling without the RGB bling. This particular 360mm version cost just 110 EUR.