Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

Very light, plenty of space, excellent cooling

5.25in drive bays are very tight, noticeable flexing when installing motherboard cables and RAM

While we do have a couple of issues with its construction and design, the large size and excellent cooling of the 3D Aurora 570 make it a decent case if you want to build a high-end gaming PC. Its light weight means that you can also lug it to LAN...

Due to this small flaw, the Gigabyte 3D Aurora narrowly misses out on a reward. In every other department, the 3D Aurora delivers the goods, and it’s a very good case for the price.

Comes with decorative UV-reactive fluorescent rings and a fan speed controller

Pushes on the CPU a bit too much; design makes for a tricky installation

The tall cooler barely fits in most cases, forcing you to remove the optional air duct attached to its fan. But that doesn’t trouble us nearly as much as the possibility that the 3D Rocket II could grind our processors into dust. Anxiety is the last...

Some enthusiasts might not include the Gigabyte 570 on their shortlists but, from our own hands-on experience and the results of our testing, we tend to think that's a serious mistake

Water cooled!, Good noise / performance level, Big (10% wider than a normal full tower), Spacious interior, Cooling capability (3 x 120 mm in the main compartment and 2 x 120 mm on the radiator), Performance, Internal and external design, Light weight,...

Pricey!, Too short cables, Big

The GIGABYTE 3D Mercury is an interesting blend of water cooling and a high-end full tower. What makes this case so special is that the case is essentially built around the 3D Galaxy water cooling kit and not the other way around. This means that...

Depending on your tolerance it may look a bit gimmicky, especially the "fluorescent bands" and copious use of blue plastic and LEDs, but it does include a variable fan controller none the less. That may not be a novel addition but it's extremely useful...

Good system compatibility, Quiet (when fan is regulated), Ease of installation, 1/2" tubing, Very inclusive kit, Low water level warning/shutoff

Performance could be better, Valves are only 1/4" output for accessories

The GIGABYTE 3D Galaxy II water kit is a very good, all-inclusive kit. It has everything needed to get you water cooling for your PC. The installation of the kit is fairly straightforward, with a great installation guide to make sure it gets installed...

Dual 120mm fans in the back ; Light and sturdy for an aluminum case ; Logo Projector is kind of neat ; Water Ready ; Tool less design ; Mesh or Clear window option

Aluminum might turn some off ; Front door doesn’t like to stay shut if case isn’t level

To test the performance of the Aurora 570, we used the same setup we have used in the past.

The results of our test session indicate that Gigabyte didn’t manage to create a winner to beat the current cooling efficiency leader. But this solution will still find its customer, no doubt about that. Stylish looks, universal design, relatively...

Sizing up at 205 x 522 x 570mm and 8kg it's a bit larger than your average midi ATX case, but uses the space to cram in five 5.25" drive bays, room for a pair of 3.5" drives and five hard disks with the included toolbox removed - or two if you leave it...