Gigabyte 3D Aurora question...

zetahammy · 05-21-2007, 11:38 PM

Thanks to Sora and many others... I think I may have pinpointed a case to my liking... But i've noticed there are two different models. And was just wondering if there were any real performance differences between the two. The only real differences I see are just $30 difference, slightly different look, one has lights, and one has like 10% more space.

I've read the customer reviews and they all just tell me the same thing. That both are really good! lol.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

and

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D Aurora 570 GZ-FA1CA-ASB Black 1.0 mm Aluminum body ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

I was leaning more towards the second one just because I prefer the look. hah. But is the extra $30 worth the difference? I suppose both are in my range of budget, but if I can save... why not? hah.. Thanks in advance

peterhuang913 · 05-22-2007, 12:10 AM

just get the first one and spend $30 on something else

augest · 05-22-2007, 03:03 AM

I have the 2nd case... Over all I like it... Doesn't really matter though. The 30$ only means a different look and it comes with a Mesh side vent along with a see through one you can change as you wish.

augest · 05-22-2007, 03:04 AM

Wow 140$ for the 2nd one is much cheaper then what I paid.. When I got it, I had to pay 190$.

kobe24 · 05-22-2007, 05:23 AM

thats case has really good cooling i hear too

Sora · 05-22-2007, 03:39 PM

The difference has been stated, just the mesh and slightly better airflow but overall just get the original one and spend it on something else.

The Aurora is an awesome full size case for the money and it's not too gaudy or anything at all. It has a just nice sharp and nice look to it heh.

aspire.comptech · 05-22-2007, 05:22 PM

both cases are identical on the inside the only difference is in the side panel and the front.

augest · 05-23-2007, 02:31 AM

Yes, The USB Firewire mic and speakers ports are on the front instead of the side which I liked better.

I had "decent" airflow... But not great. Keep in mind this is a water cooling case...

Works for both though.
Tons of room on the inside!

baron5 · 05-23-2007, 09:29 AM

yeah i believe its made for their 3d cooling kit. which i heard isnt that much better than the bigwater. but still its an awesome looking case. and i am considering that if i make my next comp

kobe24 · 05-23-2007, 11:45 AM

lol if ur goin to get there 3d cooling kit, u'd be better of using the money for a tuniq tower

05-21-2007, 11:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
zetahammy Junior Techie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 63	Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... Thanks to Sora and many others... I think I may have pinpointed a case to my liking... But i've noticed there are two different models. And was just wondering if there were any real performance differences between the two. The only real differences I see are just $30 difference, slightly different look, one has lights, and one has like 10% more space. I've read the customer reviews and they all just tell me the same thing. That both are really good! lol. Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail and Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D Aurora 570 GZ-FA1CA-ASB Black 1.0 mm Aluminum body ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail I was leaning more towards the second one just because I prefer the look. hah. But is the extra $30 worth the difference? I suppose both are in my range of budget, but if I can save... why not? hah.. Thanks in advance

05-22-2007, 03:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
augest Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 339	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... I have the 2nd case... Over all I like it... Doesn't really matter though. The 30$ only means a different look and it comes with a Mesh side vent along with a see through one you can change as you wish.

05-22-2007, 03:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
augest Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 339	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... Wow 140$ for the 2nd one is much cheaper then what I paid.. When I got it, I had to pay 190$.

05-22-2007, 05:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
kobe24 Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,434	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... thats case has really good cooling i hear too

05-22-2007, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,122	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... The difference has been stated, just the mesh and slightly better airflow but overall just get the original one and spend it on something else. The Aurora is an awesome full size case for the money and it's not too gaudy or anything at all. It has a just nice sharp and nice look to it heh. __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

05-22-2007, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
aspire.comptech The Water Cooling Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 4,109	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... both cases are identical on the inside the only difference is in the side panel and the front. __________________

05-23-2007, 02:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
augest Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 339	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... Yes, The USB Firewire mic and speakers ports are on the front instead of the side which I liked better. I had "decent" airflow... But not great. Keep in mind this is a water cooling case... Works for both though. Tons of room on the inside!

05-23-2007, 09:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
baron5 Master Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: australia Posts: 2,155	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... yeah i believe its made for their 3d cooling kit. which i heard isnt that much better than the bigwater. but still its an awesome looking case. and i am considering that if i make my next comp __________________ My Budget Rig ~ $600 AUS AMD 5000+ BE @ 3.33GHz TRUE 120 cooler w/tx-2 GA-MA78GM-S2H 780g G.Skill 2GB NQ XFX 8800GS 730/1775/1000 monster oc'er Antec e.w 380w NSK 4000 case

05-23-2007, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
kobe24 Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,434	Re: Gigabyte 3D Aurora question... lol if ur goin to get there 3d cooling kit, u'd be better of using the money for a tuniq tower

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Gigabyte m55SLI-S4 and Athlon X2 (displays garbage)	clever_j	Building, Buying, or Upgrading High Performance PC Systems	14	05-26-2007 09:46 AM
question about choosing a mobo and FSB	siddanth3	Building, Buying, or Upgrading High Performance PC Systems	4	05-09-2007 08:18 AM
Gigabyte United Preps DDR3 Motherboards	maroon1	Other Computer HW Topics	0	05-01-2007 08:50 AM
question about my processor socket	siddanth3	Building, Buying, or Upgrading High Performance PC Systems	10	04-27-2007 01:14 AM
Help me clear something up please(Fresh install of xp type question)	jonny_uk	Windows Operating Systems and Software	2	04-21-2007 06:38 PM