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Gigabyte Aurora Case Review - PAGE 2
Andy Zen - Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

First Impressions

The case that we received was the silver version, although we are told that there is also a gunmetal version available. Why the case isn't available in straight black is mind boggling to me, as it would look pretty slick. In any case (pun not intended), the first thing all of us thought was 'wow this is a pretty big case'. Make no mistake, this case is quite a bit larger than your standard mid-ATX case, and you will see when we show you pictures of the back. However, as it is aluminum, it is very light despite its size. The finish is very nice, using a brushed aluminum style rather than a polished surface, which in my opinion matches the color a lot better.

The bottom half of the case does stick out a little due to the fan, which gives the case a bit of a pot bellied look. Minor, but it does detract a bit from the look.

Specs

Dimension205 x 522 x 510 mm (W x H x D)
Front bezel MaterialAluminum
ColorSilver / Black
Side PanelElegant Vent Design
Body MaterialAluminum
Net Weight7.1 kg
5.25" drive bay(External)5
3.5" drive bay (External)2
3.5" drive bay (Internal)5
Expansion Slot7
Compatible Mother boardATX / Micro ATX
System Fan(front)One 120 mm silent fan equipped with blue LEDs
System Fan(rear)Two 120 mm silent fans equipped with blue LEDs
I / O PortsTwo USB2.0 / One IEEE 1394 / One audio

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Article Index

1.Introduction
2.First Impressions and Specs
3.The outside
4.The inside
5.Installation
6.Conclusion

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