Conclusion
We’ve come to the end of this test of the Endorfy Navis F360 aRGB. Are we dealing with a successful product? Let’s take a closer look!
Visually ok :
By opting for this watercooling system from Endorfy, you’re choosing a rather simple kit with a look that’s far from extravagant… Although, there is RGB lighting on the pump and fans. In any case, we didn’t notice any major problems with the finish. All that’s missing is a little logo on the sides of the radiator to make it look less empty.
Otherwise, out of the box, the brand has chosen to offer its kit partially assembled and wired. In fact, the fans are already in place on the radiator and they are connected to each other in series. All that remains is to fit the pump, screw the radiator to the box and complete the wiring.
Otherwise, as far as the bundle is concerned, it won’t be Christmas before time, since the brand will be supplying the accessories needed for assembly, and that’s all. There will be an RGB controller for older motherboards and a PWM extension lead for connecting the fans, but that’s about it.
Simple assembly:
Otherwise, fitting the pump is straightforward. In itself, the Polish brand is not revolutionising this stage and you will have to play with the backplate on Intel sockets and remove the original arms on AMD platforms. In short, nothing too complicated. However, the cabling may be a little more annoying in the sense that if there is a PWM extension lead for the fan power supply, you may be a little short on the RGB part since all the elements are connected to each other, which is not necessarily practical.
Surprising performance!
However, where the kit surprised us was in its performance. In fact, we weren’t expecting much, especially as it’s the first time we’ve heard of the OEM, Synergy Cooling. Be that as it may, on our Ryzen 9 7900X, it works rather well. In fact, we found it more efficient than some of Corsair’s larger kits, and the same goes for the new Kraken Elite. On the other hand, be careful not to be too greedy; to get the best out of it, avoid running the fan at low revs on large CPUs.
In any case, the fan remains silent, even at full speed. To give you an idea, the kit is less noisy than Arctic’s Liquid Freezer II 360 at full throttle! In any case, this combination of low noise and low temperatures makes the Navis F360 aRGB an excellent temperature/noise ratio!
A masterful bill!
Finally, at €130, the price is well within the acceptable range for a kit of this type. The only downside that could slow down its adoption is the fact that the brand is not well known. Unfortunately, Endorfy doesn’t have the same aura as Corsair, NZXT or MSI, which is a shame because the hardware is quite satisfactory.
Endorfy Navis F360 aRGB :
We like:
- The simple design
- Good overall finish
- The fan arrives mounted on the radiator and is partially wired
- The small RGB controller using the reset button on the casing
- Simple pump installation
- Silent operation
- Controlled temperatures on our Ryzen 9 7900X
- A very convincing temperature/noise ratio
- Well thought-out price tag
What we didn’t like :
- The radiator, which could do with a little logo (for aesthetic reasons only)
- The RGB fan cables are a little short
In the end, we chose to award gold to Endorfy’s Navis F360 aRGB. This AIO is thermally efficient, acoustically silent and easy to install. While the design remains simple, the finish is good. What it might need is a little logo on the radiator to complete the look, and slightly longer RGB cables to simplify connection. But for €130, this is a very good reference!
Many thanks to Endorfy !
