HYTE Y60 Modern Aesthetic Dual Chamber Panoramic Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Computer Gaming Case with PCIE 4.0 Riser Cable Included, White (CS-HYTE-Y60-BW)

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The Hyte Y60 is an interesting PC case that can be the foundation of a stunning build if you play your parts right. If you're looking to show off your components, the Y60 is one of the best chassis you can buy to do just that. If aesthetics is your top priority, it's a no-brainer. Building a system inside the Hyte Y60 is a mixed bag, with some notable annoyances. A few notable oversights make installing the motherboard more problematic than usual. In particular, we had to remove the preinstalled 120mm fan from the rear of the case before we could install a motherboard. No corner pillar. The Y60 features a 3-piece panoramic tempered glass design for the ultimate photo and display potential. See your build the way it was meant to be seen from the left or right side of your desk with a simple turn. The beveled edge also serves as a bottom-front I/O, keeping your desk setup clean and functional. A Better Way to Build Nowadays, it’s easy to find computers on the internet that have been created utilizing CNCs, lathes, even automotive paint booths. Those are all awesome of course, but the team at LiquidHaus also realizes that 99% of people out there don’t have regular access to that sort of equipment.

Furthermore, while you can install the motherboard after removing the exhaust fan, if you want to continue using that fan you'll need to install it somewhere else in the case, as it can't be reinstalled if a rear I/O shroud is present. It's also important to note that the case has only three full-height add-on card slots, all of which are vertical. There are seven half-height slots that run horizontally, but there's no way to change the configuration, so it's impossible to add a second full-height card in this case. Adding half-height cards is also slightly challenging, as the riser card will once again be an obstruction.

Single tempered glass panels are everywhere - but why limit your view to just one angle? We created a wrap-around glass profile in the Y60, elevating your PC into a functional art piece that can be admired and photographed from nearly any view. Oh, and it’s removable, in case you want to take your liquid cooling mods WAY outside the box ;) You mount the power supply behind the motherboard mounting tray, and this aspect of the building process is smooth sailing. A platform is in place to hold the PSU, with nothing at all to get in the way of inserting it. Conveniently placed cut-outs in the motherboard mounting tray also help with running cables directly where they need to go. The cut-outs are positioned and angled to be out of view when looking through the tempered glass, for a tidier finished build. For as long as I can remember, I've had love of all things tech, spurred on, in part, by a love of gaming. I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. I've always sought to learn as much as possible about anything PC, leading to a well-rounded grasp on all things tech today. In my role at PCMag, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to share what I know.

Hyte says it designed the Y60 with liquid cooling in mind, with the cooler radiator attached to the internal fan mount. This would help to improve airflow significantly, as the water cooler could pull air into the case through the right-side panel. If you opt to use an air cooler, however, Hyte indicates that you'll see higher CPU and GPU temperatures. For that reason, the company recommends that you buy two case fans and install them on the internal fan mount if using an air cooler. Another thing we love to do at LiquidHaus is mixing and matching brands. Sometimes you can get a great synergy between brand aesthetics or even functionality that you simply can’t find when you decide to go with just one brand, especially for watercooling components.There's room at the top of the case to add up to three 120mm fans or up to a 360mm water cooler. An internal fan mounting location beside the motherboard tray can hold two 120mm or 140mm fans or up to a 280mm water cooler. One of the coolest methods of creating mods these days is through the use of 3D models. HYTE was gracious enough to send over the model for the Y60 so that we could take full advantage of what the Y60 is, and what we could do with it.