HYTE Y60

[Darksaber]

The HYTE Y60 is the company's second chassis. Just like their first, the Revolt 3, the Y60 seems to be a refreshing new statement in both design and functionality with its three glass panels and 45° angles. With a focus on liquid cooling and showing off your GPU, the Y60 can easily become the centerpiece of your gaming desktop.

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[Mistral]

Interesting case. How's the air leakage between those three glass panels?

 

[nguyen]

Looks nice, will keep an eye out for my next build

 

[TechLurker]

I wish there were a few low-profile cards tested with that PCIe Riser, and see what could be squeezed underneath it, whether it's a 1-2 stick NVMe card or some network adapter. I like the adapter's design, but the ribbon length doesn't seem like it's "loose" enough to squeeze a few low-profile cards under if someone so desired to use them.

Additionally, I feel they should offer an alternate case option that just has 6, full-height, vertical PCI brackets; with one riser for the GPU, and a second riser to accommodate a second 1-3 slot card.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

This very much reminds me of my white corsair 760T but 'reimagined' to look more like a small fish tank.

 

[DeeJay1001]

I like the design and it's good to see designers trying something different. My major concern is GPU cooling, the modern 2.5+ slot card are going to end up awfully close to the side panel. I guess this makes the most sense for a custom loop watercooling build.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Interesting case. How's the air leakage between those three glass panels?

Yea, I'd like to know this too. So let me list this out:

1. I'd rather see a two piece glass panel setup.
2. I would have preferred a 420 radiator fit in the top, but that would mean very minor enlargement of overall dimensions.
3. That plastic floor would have looked better with thinner lines to open up airflow from the bottom, but I'm sure that would make tho floor flimsier, unless it was made from a more dependable material.
4. This seems to be a RGB friendly case but it doesnt show it.
5. The rear fan should have been 140mm just to decrease noise.
6. First thing I'd do is replace those bottom fans with 140mm and increase the clearance by adding to, or replacing, the feet.

I think thats enough. I do really like the design, its a fresh look.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Love this case, if this had been around when i built my current PC I would have built in one of these.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Love this case, if this had been around when i built my current PC I would have built in one of these.

Yea, the only thing that would be a deal breaker is ariflow, as I said, it looks too restricted, Fan setup leans towards a positive pressure, not a balance, which, considering the 3 glass panel design, might actually be a good thing.

 

[maxfly]

Its nice but a bit too small. If they made a double decker version I'd be all over it.

 

[Dr. Dro]

I love this design, it's pretty fresh.

The review omitted one thing that someone looking to build a high-performance gaming PC on a $200 case will definitely care about, does the riser support PCI Express 4.0? Moreover, is it included? The review sample seems to have a riser pre-installed, but this isn't listed in the box or the spec sheet.

That said, I agree with the statement in the box that a new build should feel new. I wish more case manufacturers would begin taking risks and come with truly fresh designs such as this one. I personally wouldn't mind a case that removes "obsolete" slots like SATA HDD/SSD bays (come on now, most motherboards that will go on a high end build that will have $200 set aside for the case have two NVMe slots, and even then PCIe > NVMe boards exist, with 4 or even more slots included) and new ways to minimize cable clutter, places emphasis on modern ports such as USB-C and a combo 3.5mm jack, while retaining useful buttons that have been removed from some cases lately (such as the Reset button).

Hope to see more from this team, and hopefully iBuyPower will also allow them to be sold overseas.

 

[Selaya]

why does this fucking case force vertical GPU ... ?
i mean, having that option's ... fine (if totally useless/asinine) i guess, but forcing it ... ?

c'mon, wtf is this i dont even-

 

[Retell]

Hey all,

I'm Rob and I am leading the Lead Product Architect at HYTE and I oversaw the development of the Y60.

Yea, I'd like to know this too. So let me list this out:

1. I'd rather see a two piece glass panel setup.
2. I would have preferred a 420 radiator fit in the top, but that would mean very minor enlargement of overall dimensions.
3. That plastic floor would have looked better with thinner lines to open up airflow from the bottom, but I'm sure that would make tho floor flimsier, unless it was made from a more dependable material.
4. This seems to be a RGB friendly case but it doesnt show it.
5. The rear fan should have been 140mm just to decrease noise.
6. First thing I'd do is replace those bottom fans with 140mm and increase the clearance by adding to, or replacing, the feet.

I think thats enough. I do really like the design, its a fresh look.

1. We might have something for you soon.
2. We designed the case to prioritize the side radiator spot as an intake that works really well to improve both CPU and GPU thermals. Maybe we should make a Y80 though.
3. The floor is actually steel on top of plastic. We originally started with wider vents but we needed to find the right balance between airflow and rigidity. We're exploring how we could improve this in future generations.
4. Totally Low-key RGB.
5. We tried out a rear 140 on an early mockup, but it felt overly large and inefficient with space. Again maybe something for a Y80, it would enable larger air coolers to also fit. Our idea was to make a case that was a reflection of the current desires of most customers. We made assumptions for liquid cooling and vertical graphics, the rest sort of optimized itself out for performance and beauty.

Yea, the only thing that would be a deal breaker is ariflow, as I said, it looks too restricted, Fan setup leans towards a positive pressure, not a balance, which, considering the 3 glass panel design, might actually be a good thing.

Referencing #2, intake side fans is the optimal configuration and is a positive pressure setup.

I love this design, it's pretty fresh.

The review omitted one thing that someone looking to build a high-performance gaming PC on a $200 case will definitely care about, does the riser support PCI Express 4.0? Moreover, is it included? The review sample seems to have a riser pre-installed, but this isn't listed in the box or the spec sheet.

That said, I agree with the statement in the box that a new build should feel new. I wish more case manufacturers would begin taking risks and come with truly fresh designs such as this one. I personally wouldn't mind a case that removes "obsolete" slots like SATA HDD/SSD bays (come on now, most motherboards that will go on a high end build that will have $200 set aside for the case have two NVMe slots, and even then PCIe > NVMe boards exist, with 4 or even more slots included) and new ways to minimize cable clutter, places emphasis on modern ports such as USB-C and a combo 3.5mm jack, while retaining useful buttons that have been removed from some cases lately (such as the Reset button).

Hope to see more from this team, and hopefully iBuyPower will also allow them to be sold overseas.

Riser is included and is color matched to the case color. It is PCIE 4.0! (We're adding these details to our spec list, thank you). Yes to overseas, we're updating our where to buy very soon.

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 24505]

I really like this case, nice to see something that's not a box. Would prefer space for 360 or bigger rads at least though. If this had been available when i built my current rig, i probably would have gone with this rather than the o11d xl. Bring on the y80

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

1. We might have something for you soon.
2. We designed the case to prioritize the side radiator spot as an intake that works really well to improve both CPU and GPU thermals. Maybe we should make a Y80 though.
3. The floor is actually steel on top of plastic. We originally started with wider vents but we needed to find the right balance between airflow and rigidity. We're exploring how we could improve this in future generations.
4. Totally Low-key RGB.
5. We tried out a rear 140 on an early mockup, but it felt overly large and inefficient with space. Again maybe something for a Y80, it would enable larger air coolers to also fit. Our idea was to make a case that was a reflection of the current desires of most customers. We made assumptions for liquid cooling and vertical graphics, the rest sort of optimized itself out for performance and beauty.

1. Yippie!
2. Was this test with a radiator setup as exhaust? I can understand that as intake to make positive pressure
3. Thicker steel / ribbing underneath, or, split into 2 parts, i.e. steel frame to support the fans and other structural supports than use the plastic as an inlay, maybe screws between the ribs for solidity.
4. I have a saying here on TPU, #SayNO2RGB. Low-key is good.
5. I'm a believer that all fan mounts should have the option to install both 120mm and 140mm fans, I was thinking that if the side mount fans are 140s the 120 rear would be the odd man out.

If you do make a Y80, I cant wait.

Riser is included and is color matched to the case color. It is PCIE 4.0! (We're adding these details to our spec list, thank you). Yes to overseas, we're updating our where to buy very soon.

I think most riser cables are sold separately (should be), due to the need to different lengths. We're at a point that PCIe5 might/will be with Next Gen motherboards.

 

[Veseleil]

That HDD will be loud in there. No vibration dampening whatsoever.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

That HDD will be loud in there. No vibration dampening whatsoever.

HDD's are for peasants

 

[Veseleil]

HDD's are for peasants

I guess that should be funny, right?
Seeing that you like this case, i must say i found it very interesting and innovative. Airflow is very good, plenty of storage space and it doesn't look like a fancy coffee machine. /s

 

[nguyen]

HDD's are for peasants

HDDs should be where it belong....in a NAS tucked out of sight

 

[Veseleil]

HDDs should be where it belong....in a NAS tucked out of sight

And far away from ears... In a perfect world.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

My board has 4x M2 slots, no need for HDD's any more. Soon they will only be used in servers and external/NAT. Even 2.5" SSD's are better than cranky old mechanicals.

 

[Dr. Dro]

Riser is included and is color matched to the case color. It is PCIE 4.0! (We're adding these details to our spec list, thank you). Yes to overseas, we're updating our where to buy very soon.

Thank you!

Nice, it's awesome to hear that, my good man.

 

[LurkyLurker]

I wish there were a few low-profile cards tested with that PCIe Riser, and see what could be squeezed underneath it, whether it's a 1-2 stick NVMe card or some network adapter. I like the adapter's design, but the ribbon length doesn't seem like it's "loose" enough to squeeze a few low-profile cards under if someone so desired to use them.

Additionally, I feel they should offer an alternate case option that just has 6, full-height, vertical PCI brackets; with one riser for the GPU, and a second riser to accommodate a second 1-3 slot card.

Paul's Hardware test fit a low profile PCIe card in there in this recent video (

); looks like the rigid extension of the riser adequately addresses this concern.

 

[Canned Noodles]

It looks beautiful. The angled piece of glass on the corner was an excellent design choice.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Hey all,

I'm Rob and I am leading the Lead Product Architect at HYTE and I oversaw the development of the Y60.

1. We might have something for you soon.
2. We designed the case to prioritize the side radiator spot as an intake that works really well to improve both CPU and GPU thermals. Maybe we should make a Y80 though.
3. The floor is actually steel on top of plastic. We originally started with wider vents but we needed to find the right balance between airflow and rigidity. We're exploring how we could improve this in future generations.
4. Totally Low-key RGB.
5. We tried out a rear 140 on an early mockup, but it felt overly large and inefficient with space. Again maybe something for a Y80, it would enable larger air coolers to also fit. Our idea was to make a case that was a reflection of the current desires of most customers. We made assumptions for liquid cooling and vertical graphics, the rest sort of optimized itself out for performance and beauty.

Referencing #2, intake side fans is the optimal configuration and is a positive pressure setup.



Riser is included and is color matched to the case color. It is PCIE 4.0! (We're adding these details to our spec list, thank you). Yes to overseas, we're updating our where to buy very soon.

Thank you!

If the Y80 allows for thicker radiators up top and at least a 360 at the side and looks the same as the Y60 I will buy it Day 1. You have my word.