Review : Endorfy Fortis 5 Black

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The Fortis 5 Black

The packaging is similar to the brand’s AIO kits. There’s a silly cardboard box with an illustration of the cooler and a detailed description of its features on the back. On the sides, we find the same points as before.

Inside, the heatsink is surrounded by two cardboard boxes, one containing the Fluctus fan, the second the various elements making up the bundle. Finally, the whole unit is secured by white foam parts.

The radiator :

Weight and dimensions :

In terms of dimensions, this is a fairly compact reference, as advertised. The Fortis 5 Black measures 144 (W) x 107 (D) x 159 (H) mm. So this model should have no trouble fitting into most mid-tower cases on the market. That’s a good thing, given its 140 mm format!

As for weight, don’t panic, this heatsink won’t be very heavy… Well, reasonably so, let’s say. On the scales, it weighs in at around 805g, a far cry from the 1.03kg of the Dark Rock 5 from be quiet! for example.

The base :

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black base

Turning now to the base, we notice that the brand has opted for direct contact mounting of the six copper heatpipes (6 mm each). However, the treatment of the heatpipes is so clean that you can’t even feel the change from one heatpipe to another. Frankly, it’s quite impressive.

Otherwise, the base of this Fortis 5 Black is slightly eccentric towards the front, the aim being to shift the stack of fins towards the rear. Once mounted and with the fan in place, the motherboard’s memory slots should be perfectly accessible!

The radiator :

This model is a single-tower reference. It features a single stack of aluminium fins. There are 47 of them, with a rather elaborate shape. On the front, where the fan is located, they are saw-toothed, while at the rear there is a recess for the clamping screw. Here, unlike the NH-D15 G2 for example, the first fins are not shortened to facilitate mounting with the RAM for example.

When handling it, you need to be careful how you grip it. The sawtooth pattern is quite sharp … Not sharp enough to cut yourself, but it’s not very pleasant all the same.

The finish :

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black finition

As far as the finish is concerned, this Fortis 5 Black looks very good with its all-black coating. The black coating is found on the aluminium fins and copper heat pipes.

In addition, the top of the radiator has a black plastic cover, the purpose of which is to conceal the end of the heat pipes. Finally, in the centre, there is a cut-out showing the brand logo. However, the logo is held in place by four hexagon-head screws.

Compatibility :

In terms of compatibility, Endorfy states that its ventirad can be mounted on the following motherboards:

  • Intel: LGA-115x – LGA-1200 – LGA-1700 – LGA-2000
  • AMD: AM5 – AM4 – AM3(+) – AM2(+) – FM2(+) – FM1(+)
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Unlike many new references on the market, Endorfy allows us to mount its heatsink on older sockets such as the AM3(+) or higher-end sockets such as Intel’s LGA-2000 platforms. This is good news for anyone looking to upgrade an old configuration! However, the box does not mention compatibility with the LGA-1851, which shares the same dimensions as the LGA-1700.

The fan :

With this Fortis 5 Black, Endorfy is offering us a single 140 mm fan: a Fluctus in 140 mm. Unlike the standard version sold by Endorfy, the Fortis 5 has a round frame, allowing the fan to be mounted on the radiator while taking up a minimum of space.

In any case, when it comes out of the box, the frame could not be more basic, as there are no rubber silent blocks , for example. However, these are supplied, and simply need to be fitted during assembly.

As for the blades, they have a peculiar shape, to say the least, as they are jagged like a shark’s teeth. This is a feature also found on the Navis F360 fans. Otherwise, there are a total of nine blades on offer, all of which have a significant curvature but are still rather slim.

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black ventilateur

In terms of characteristics, the fan has a wide operating range with a fairly low maximum speed. It will run from 250 to 1400 rpm ±10%. Unfortunately, we can’t go any further in describing the fan’s technical characteristics, as the brand doesn’t give any information on airflow or static pressure. This is a shame. What’s more, we won’t be able to use the technical data sheet for the classic Fluctus 140, firstly because it operates faster, and secondly because these data are not provided either.

Finally, the connectors consist of a double four-pin PWM fan connector. There is one male and one female plug, enabling the fans to be connected in chain.

The bundle:

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black bundle

The accessories section focuses on the essentials, offering the following items in a small, dedicated cardboard box:

  • Assembly instructions in leaflet form
  • A universal mounting arm
  • Metal backplate for Intel socket
  • Assembly screws and bolts
  • Rubber silentblocks for the fan
  • Flat spanner
  • Syringe of thermal paste
  • Four steel clamps for mounting a second fan

In terms of accessories, we have something complete that will allow the heatsink or even a second fan to be fitted, provided it has a round frame. And that’s all there is to it. However, the brand has the good taste to supply mounting parts in black rather than grey!

Roughly speaking:

With this Fortis 5 Black, Endorfy offers us a new reference that’s very sober and rather compact given the size of its fan. The finish is good for a fan of this size at less than €50, although the cut-out on the fins doesn’t make it particularly pleasant to handle. Finally, the accessory section is complete and will even allow a second fan to be fitted.