Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

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...

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...

Easy Installation Compared to other Watercooling Kits ; Good Cooling Performance ; High Quality Watercooling Kit ; Automatic Shut-Off if Water Level becomes too Low

More Expensive than Other Cooling Solutions

When I first received this kit, I was quite excited to get it installed and see what kind of performance I could get out of it.

Near universal application - fits socket LGA775, AMD K8 or AM2 ; Excellent cooling ; 3.5" bay or Expansion slot mounted rheostat ; Quiet operation when set to 'low ; Lots of eye pleasing appeal ; Removable top section allows for mounting in narrower...

A bit loud with the fan speed set to 'high ; A tad on the pricey side

The Gigabyte 3D Rocket II Cooler offers a range of performance based on the user's needs, be that silent operation or raw performance. The included rheostats allow easy and quick adjustment to any point in between. It's nice to see that Gigabyte is...

The workmanship of the 3D Aurora 570 is certainly up there as well. This is particularly evident by the choice of a nickel-plated steel rear panel to the case - too many times have we experienced case screws stripping out flimsy aluminum threads! The...