Introduction

A big thank you to Endorfy for supplying the review sample.

Endorfy is a new brand many will not have heard of as of yet. That doesn't mean they don't have a rich heritage in the DIY PC space. Endorfy unified SPC Gear and SilentiumPC into a single brand, meaning there is a wealth of knowledge and expertise in-house, and while the brand may be new, you can still expect stellar products. In the PC cooling market specifically, SilentiumPC was known for its impressive product portfolio of value-focused CPU coolers. From that point, the brand expanded into power supplies, fans, and cases. Meanwhile, SPC Gear focused on peripherals. With the change to Endorfy, they have removed branding limitations and allowed themselves more freedom to expand into new areas that are not just limited to the PC space. It will be interesting to see where the company goes from here and what new products will be released going forward.


In today's review, I will be looking at the Endorfy Navis F280 AIO. This all-in-one liquid cooler features an all-black design making it appear quite stealthy. This will likely appeal to those that seek to avoid all the ARGB lighting bling that has resulted in some truly garish design over the last few years that has also resulted in serious cost creep even before inflation. Therefore it is quite nice that Endorfy has stuck to its roots with the Navis F280, as it is attractively priced at roughly $105.00 / €99.00. Should the performance of this 280 mm unit be on par with its competition, it will be a great value. Furthermore, if it manages to outperform, then it will truly be an attractive offering, so let's take a closer look and see what this AIO can do.

Packaging

Endorfy keeps the box simple. No full-color images, no over-the-top marketing, just a brown box with the necessary information, and I can get behind that. The front displays the cooler in a simple render, with some of the cooler's features noted as well. These include the pre-installed fans for an easier and quicker installation, along with PWM control for the pump. Most importantly, however, and more brands should take note, the warranty of three years is printed here as well. Rather than hide the warranty length in a length warranty page on the site or switching things up by region, Endorfy kept it simple and slapped that warranty right on the box. On the left side, you will find some links to the Navis F280's product page as well as the company's contact page should you need service but otherwise, there is little else here. Flipping to the back, you will find the unit's specifications, such as supported CPU Sockets, fan RPM range, radiator dimensions, etc. Oddly missing is the fan's CFM rating and dBA level, and while I find the dBA listing dubious on just about every product, the CFM of the fans would be nice to know, at least for me personally. I know that info is typically suspect as well, but it doesn't change the fact I am still curious.


The right side just has the company logo, much like the top, which also has the brand name shown as well. Switching to the bottom of the box is where the features are detailed and fleshed out, such as the extended RPM range of the fans and PWM support for the pump to further keep noise in check. Overall the box is simple, but it does the job in that you have the information you need without a bunch of distracting design choices like light-colored text on white backgrounds or excessive graphics with no real specifications.

Contents

Inside the box, you will find a cardboard tray that keeps the cooler and miscellaneous parts secure. As an added protection, a sheet of foam is placed on top; what is different compared to others is the thickness of the foam. Endorfy has used an ultra-thick piece which at about half an inch thick certainly offers more protection than the typical 1/8 inch sheets I usually see. So good job, Endorfy; while not truly premium protection, it is still a cut above the majority of your competition, and while most likely won't care, considering how my local shippers treat packages, it certainly provides me a bit of relief.


Intel and AMD socket support is robust enough that anyone on a typical mainstream system should be just fine. Intel's LGA775 and LGA1366 have been dropped along with anything older than AMD's Socket AM4. However, considering how ancient these sockets are now, I take no issue with this.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 8x Radiator screws
• 8x Fan screws
• 4x Intel standoffs
• 4x AMD standoffs
• 4x Springs
• 4x Thumb screws
• 2x 140 mm fans
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x Intel Backplate
• 1x Pre-filled liquid cooler
• 1x Fan extension cable
• 1x Wrench for AMD standoffs
• 1x User's manual