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Just likes its overall design approach, the Endorfy Navis F360 is a simple one to analyse.
This is a no-nonsense CPU cooler that offers up performance competitive with some of the best premium AIOs on the market. And the seemingly affordable UK market pricing of around £130 is not bad, but it does offer up some tough market competitors.
Noise performance at full fan speed is actually reasonably OK by 360mm AIO standards. We did have to shed quite a bit of fan speed to hit 40 dBA, but that’s not such a bad outcome because the performance is good and the fan curve headroom is retained.
Straightforward and quick are the two words that I would use to describe the installation process. The chunky pump-block unit with semi-integrated mounting hardware is an interesting one though. This makes the install process quick, but it does also present possible clearance headaches on some motherboards. And perhaps upgradability for a future Intel or AMD socket is limited, particularly as we see no Threadripper compatibility.
At this price point of somewhere in the £130 region, the 3-year warranty is just OK. Clearly, Arctic and Deepcool are particularly tough competitors in this market segment. But when those vendors offer 5 or 6 year warranties on their more premium offerings, Endorfy’s 3 years doesn’t seem like such a great deal.
Overall, I like the Endorfy Navis F360. That is because it is a reasonably-priced, no-nonsense liquid cooler that offers up stellar performance without too much noise output.
Let’s just hope the UK availability improves, as currently, the cooler is not particularly easy to find and buy in the UK. We found it at some unheard of e-tailer offering shipping to the UK, but that simply will not suffice for most buyers who would just opt for a different product from the likes of Arctic or Deepcool instead.
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Pros:
- Cooling performance is very good.
- Speed controls for the fan are positive.
- Easy installation, especially with daisy-chained fans.
- Price point looks to be reasonable.
- Straightforward, simplistic design approach.
Cons:
- 3-year warranty is a bit slim.
- Chunky integrated CPU socket bracket could limit upgradability or compatibility with some motherboards.
- Limited availability versus tough competitors from the likes of Arctic and Deepcool.
KitGuru says: Endorfy really does offer up some good value with its no-nonsense AIO liquid coolers, and that is exactly what we see from the Navis F360.
