The Navis F360 aRGB from Endorfy
The packaging is fairly simple, with a recycled cardboard box. The box features an illustration of the kit on the front and a detailed specification on the back.
Inside, the kit is housed in a block of white foam. Clearly, the protections are at their maximum level, so there should be no breakage on receipt. We have nothing to report.
The radiator :
The radiator has a neat finish but a very basic design. While the radiator is square and has a carefully applied black paint job, the sides are sadly empty, with no brand logo or little embellishments like you’ll see on other competitors such as NZXT.
Finish and design aside, this is a block with classic dimensions. It measures 395 (W) x 120 (D) x 28 (H) mm. With this kit, there are no nasty surprises like on an Arctic Liquid Freezer or a Hyte Thicc Q60, for example. It’s true that these AIOs benefit from a particularly thick heatsink, which means you have to be careful about compatibility with your case.
To connect the pump to the radiator, we find, like other AIOs, two hoses. Here, the finish is meticulous, with a finely braided nylon sheath surrounding them. The length is a comfortable 42 cm. Be warned, though, that although the brand claims that they are flexible, they are less so than those found on Corsair or MSI, for example.
The pump unit :
The pump unit is fairly compact, measuring 90 (W) x 95 (D) x 51 (H) mm.
The design is fairly simple, especially compared with what the competition is offering. For this Navis F360 aRGB, Endorfy has opted for a pump cover with a black anodised brushed aluminium section. In the centre, the brand logo is machined directly into the plate.
What’s more, you can already see the different aRGB zones on this pump cover, with a border running around the pump. A second zone is also present around the brand logo.
As is so often the case, only part of the pump’s information is known; here, only the speed is announced by the brand, with a rotation range of between 1,600 and 2,600 rpm.
Beneath the pump unit is the copper base. Here, the finish is particularly meticulous, with a sandblasted finish. There are no traces of machining as can be the case on kits sourced from Asetek or CoolIt, for example. What’s more, a total of twelve square-head screws are used to secure it to the rest of the block… the kind of end cap that’s hard to find. Otherwise, the 52.5 x 58.5 mm dimensions of the cold plate will allow you to cover the IHS of any processor.
Note that the mounting arms make one with the pump and cannot be removed. If the arms are made of plastic, their thickness and shape should ensure that they hold up well over time. In any case, compared with metal parts, there is no risk of them deforming under the pressure of screwing.
Finally, this block contains a number of connectors, including a SATA socket for the power supply. Pump speed information is sent back to the system via a 3-pin fan socket, while an aRGB male and female socket completes the picture.
Compatibility :
In terms of socket compatibility, Endorfy focuses on mainstream platforms and Intel’s HEDT sockets:
- Intel: LGA-2000 – LGA-1851 – LGA-1700 – LGA-1200 – LGA-115x
- AMD: AM5 – AM4
In itself, this is a classic list of compatible sockets, with support for the main mainstream platforms on the market. Likewise, Intel’s old high-end sockets are compatible, but there’s nothing from AMD, but that’s hardly surprising.
Fans:
As far as ventilation is concerned, the brand has equipped its AIO with a trio of Fluctus 120 aRGB fans. These fans are rather unusual in the shape of their blades. As you can see, there are nine of them, with a fairly significant curvature. However, that’s not their only peculiarity, as they also have rather pronounced serrations on their edges. According to the brand, it is this particular shape that enables the fans to be silent. This pattern is patented and known as psychoacoustic optimization.
Otherwise, there’s nothing special about the frame. It has a square shape and rubberised silent blocks to reduce parasitic vibrations. Finally, the Fluctus marking on the inside of the frame is an aesthetic feature.
Unfortunately, Endorfy isn’t very forthcoming when it comes to giving the technical specifications of its components. Here, as with the pump, we only know the operating speeds of the fans: from 250 to 1850 rpm. Static pressure and air flow are not given, which is a shame.
Let’s finish quickly with the connectors. There are two cables here, one for the power supply with a pair of male-female fan sockets, and the aRGB part also in male-female. By default, the fan is already mounted on the radiator, although it is partially wired.
The bundle:
The accessories for this Navis F360 aRGB come in different plastic bags and contain :
- Assembly instructions in leaflet form
- The necessary screws and bolts for mounting the pump
- Multisocket backplate for Intel platforms
- A flat spanner
- A syringe of thermal paste
- Remote control for aRGB lighting management (uses the reset button on the case) PWM extension lead
- Screws and bolts for mounting the heat sink
All you need to assemble the AIO kit is here. The brand goes a step further by offering an aRGB lighting remote control for motherboards without a lighting controller. This uses the reset button on your case to change the lighting effect. Otherwise, in absolute terms, the accessories section provides everything you need to mount the pump and the radiator.
Roughly speaking:
With this Navis F360 aRGB kit, Endorfy is offering us a completely classic reference. There’s no interchangeable screen or pump cover… No, we’re going for the essentials. However, the brand hasn’t succumbed to pre-applied thermal paste, which is good news because there’s a small syringe for multiple uses, provided you’re not too heavy-handed.
