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Reviews of Gigabyte 3D Galaxy 2 GH-WIU02

Testseek.com have collected 14 expert reviews of the Gigabyte 3D Galaxy 2 GH-WIU02 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Gigabyte 3D Galaxy 2 GH-WIU02.
 
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The editors liked

  • Good cooling
  • Great looks
  • Lots of LED bling
  • Feature rich
  • Mosfet fan
  • (Slightly) UV reactive tubing
  • ½inch tubing
  • Builtin expandability
  • Reasonably priced
  • Good compatibility
  • Good system compatibility
  • Quiet (when fan is regulated)
  • Ease of installation
  • 1/2" tubing
  • Very inclusive kit
  • Low water level warning/shutoff
  • Easy Installation Compared to other Watercooling Kits
  • Good Cooling Performance
  • High Quality Watercooling Kit
  • Automatic Shut-Off if Water Level becomes too Low

The editors didn't like

  • Loud!
  • Barely enough coolant provided
  • Large pump/reservoir may be troublesome to install in smaller chassis
  • Clamps can bite you!
  • Installation more involved than most kits
  • Manual a bit sketchy in places (especially for the novice)
  • Performance could be better
  • Valves are only 1/4" output for accessories
  • More Expensive than Other Cooling Solutions

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  Published: 2007-12-11, review by: OCModShop

  • As can be seen, the Gigabyte Galaxy II Liquid Cooling System has great cooling capacity and to be honest a lot better than I expected. It effectively cut the load temperatures by roughly 25 degree Celsius! Taking away the design flaws (and the use o...

 
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  Published: 2007-07-06, review by: techpowerup.com

  • 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 ...

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  Published: 2007-06-30, review by: cluboc.net

  • Abstract:  For many enthusiasts, water cooling represents a line they are not willing to cross. While there is no doubt that water cooling provides many benefits, however there are also some serious drawbacks. Cost, maintenance, and an elevated risk of da...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-30, review by: tweaknews.net

  • Good cooling, Great looks, Lots of LED bling, Feature rich, Mosfet fan, (Slightly) UV reactive tubing, ½inch tubing, Builtin expandability, Reasonably priced, Good compatibility
  • Loud!, Barely enough coolant provided, Large pump/reservoir may be troublesome to install in smaller chassis, Clamps can bite you!, Installation more involved than most kits, Manual a bit sketchy in places (especially for the novice)
  • With the introduction of the 3D Galaxy II liquid cooling system, Gigabyte has given novice watercooling enthusiasts another option when deciding to “take the plunge.” This system is feature rich, expandable and great looking. It has good cooli...

 
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  Published: 2007-03-27, review by: Bcchardware.com

  • 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. This kit has a lot of great features, and its nice to get everything you need to complete the entire installation in one bo...

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  Published: 2007-03-04, review by: virtual-hideout.net

  • WOW! That was a labor intensive install for sure, but wasnt as difficult as the instruction manual made it seem. didnt leave a stone unturned on this kit: a lot of thought went into making this system upgradeable and user friendly. The automati...

 
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  Published: 2006-12-16, review by: hardwareheaven.com

  • The Gigabyte 3D Galaxy 2 Liquid Cooling System comes well packaged and it is good to see more companies delving into liquid cooling for the everyday enthusiast. It is also supplied with extras which help separate it from the competition, such as a fan...

 
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  Published: 2006-10-27, review by: guru3d.com

  • Wel now here we are. What we saw today was impressive. There are a lot of positives yet also a number of negatives. Lets sift through them. First off installation. Its do-able for the more experienced do-it-yourself PC builder kind of guy. It howeve...

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  Published: 2006-09-11, review by: hardwareunboxed.com

  • Surprisingly the Gigabyte 3D Galaxy II will cost just $150 US, making it an extremely good value water cooling kit. Given what you get in this kit, I would highly recommend it for anyone looking at putting together their first water cooling system. How...

 
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  Published: 2006-04-01, review by: techwarelabs.com

  • Abstract:  GigabyteGigabyte is a name easily associated with motherboards, heatsinks, and video cards. Recently Gigabyte has broken into the computer case and water cooling markets with offerings that look quite good in both design and price. We will be taking a...

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