Layout, design and features …
The CPU cooler block with integrated pump …
The heart of the Endorfy Navis F360 is the CPU cooler block, into which the pump is directly integrated. This design has the advantage of minimizing additional oscillations and vibrations that could be caused by a separate pump. This design also saves space and facilitates installation within the housing.
The CPU block is made of solid copper, which ensures excellent thermal conductivity and efficient heat dissipation from the CPU. Unfortunately, the contact surface is not nickel-plated, which means that the use of liquid metal is not optimal. However, this has no effect on performance if classic thermal paste is used, as copper does not react with thermal paste and can develop its full performance.
Another important feature of the cooler block is the PWM-controlled pump. Thanks to this control option, the speed of the pump can be adjusted as required to ensure either maximum cooling performance or quiet operation. The pump is regulated via a PWM signal, allowing the speed to be dynamically adjusted to the CPU temperatures.
The CPU block features connections for the power supply, PWM control and RGB lighting. The latter can be individually configured to visually enhance the design of the system. We will go into the RGB control in more detail in a separate section.
The tubes: flexible and robust …
The hoses of the Endorfy Navis F360 have a high-quality black plastic coating. This not only gives the hoses an elegant look, but also protects them from mechanical damage and prevents them from kinking at tight installation angles. The flexibility of the hoses is particularly advantageous, as it enables easy integration into different housing layouts.
The radiator: Efficient heat dissipation with space for three 120 mm fans …
The radiator of the Endorfy Navis F360 is designed for three 120 mm fans and therefore offers a large cooling surface for dissipating heat. Its dimensions are 39.5 cm in length, 12 cm in height and 2.8 cm in depth without the fans fitted. Including fans, the total depth increases to 5.4 cm. These dimensions should be taken into account before installation, especially if the case has limited space for the radiator.
The fins of the radiator are finely crafted and ensure efficient dissipation of heat to the ambient air. It is important that the installed fans have sufficient static pressure performance to efficiently guide the air flow through the fins.
The fans: powerful and quiet …
The Endorfy Navis F360 is supplied with three high-quality Fluctus 120 PWM ARGB 120 mm fans, which are specially designed for efficient air flow and quiet operation. These fans are PWM-controlled so that their speed can be automatically adjusted depending on the temperature. This allows an optimum balance to be found between cooling performance and noise level.
The fans have hydrodynamic sleeve bearings, which ensure a long service life and low noise levels. They offer a high static pressure performance, which efficiently guides the airflow through the narrow fins of the radiator. This improves heat dissipation and ensures stable cooling even under high loads.
The three 120 mm fans supplied are connected to the mainboard or a fan hub via a standardized 4-pin PWM connection. Thanks to this PWM control, the fan speeds can be automatically adjusted to the temperature conditions. This means that they operate at low speeds under light load to minimize noise, while increasing their speed as the temperature rises to maximize cooling performance.
In addition, the fans have a separate 3-pin connection for addressable RGB control. This can be managed via a compatible RGB controller on the mainboard or a separate RGB controller. This allows lighting effects such as color transitions, static colors or pulsating effects to be individually adjusted.
A very positive feature is that the fans can also be connected via daisy chain. This allows several fans to be connected in series so that fewer connections are required on the mainboard or fan hub. This makes cable management considerably easier and reduces cable clutter in the housing. This means that only one 4-pin PWM and one 3-pin RGB connection is required for all features.
Processing and quality impression …
Overall, the Endorfy Navis F360 leaves a very high-quality impression. The workmanship of all components is impeccable and there are no visible manufacturing defects or unclean edges. The stable connection of the hoses and the flawless workmanship of the radiator block and radiator are particularly positive. The plastic sheathing of the hoses also looks durable and well made.
Design and features …
The water cooling system is characterized by a minimalist yet elegant design. The CPU cooler block has a discreet yet appealing look with an illuminated Endorfy logo that blends harmoniously into any system design. The RGB lighting is fully customizable, allowing users to set their preferred colors and effects for a personalized look. The built-in RGB controller allows for full customization even in legacy-based systems.
The black, textile-coated hoses not only contribute to the high-quality look, but also offer protection and flexibility for easy installation. Thanks to their length of 42 cm, they are suitable for different housing sizes and can be laid effortlessly. The radiator has also been designed to be visually appealing and comes in a sleek black to match most PC builds.
Next, we install the water cooling in our AMD AM5 test system.
Endorfy Navis F360 Installation …