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Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Review
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IntroductionGigabyte jumped right into the crowded enclosures market when it introduced the impressive 3D Aurora last year. For a debut chassis, it certainly made an impression on us with its c...
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Don't Change a Winning Formula
All said and done, it looks like Gigabyte has the beginnings of a successful casing franchise with this latest 3D Aurora. Gigabyte got a winner with the original 3D Aurora enclosure and a year later and presumably after gaining more experience with casings, the company has gone back to its first hit and made some tweaks. We are glad to report that the things that we liked about the 3D Aurora are still there. From the solid door to the well planned and neatly cable-managed interior, the new 3D Aurora 570 is as user friendly as the original. The features too have been retained, to name just a few: the exit grommets for liquid cooling, the tool-free installation, the choice of a wire meshed or transparent side panel and most of all, the ample space of a full tower. Of course, those who fancy blue LEDs may consider the LED enabled 120mm fans and the light beam projector an added boon.
The 3D Aurora 570 is a fine update to the series. |
There are some changes obviously, with the appearance of the front bezel probably the most significant. The lower bottom has been revamped to allow for better air intake and easier access to the panel for the light beam projector means that it is now more convenient to change and customize the projected logo. Also, the orientation of the door is now more suited for right-handers, though the ideal solution would have been to make the direction customizable. The connectivity ports like the USB2.0 and FireWire have also been moved to the front of the casing from the original's slightly unorthodox side placement. And lest we forget, the 570 in the model name of the new 3D Aurora just means that the depth of the casing has been extended by around 10% to 570mm, which is even more space and elbow room for installation.
No doubt, for present owners of the 3D Aurora, this update has nothing special to offer but if you are looking for a full tower, the new 570 should definitely be on your shortlist. And at US$175, it's quite justifiable for it's nearly full aluminum construct. Also, its tool-free and user friendly approach is much welcomed while the generous space of this large tower ensures that there is more than sufficient ventilation along with easing users into a stress free installation. While the improvements to the original design are incremental rather than breakthrough, the new Aurora is still an excellent casing for those who need its capacity. The extras like the concession to liquid cooling setups are merely icing on the cake for enthusiasts. No matter which segment you're coming from, the 3D Aurora 570 has an answer.
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