A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the white variant of the HYTE Y60 does look rather unique with its three-panel design. From a layout perspective, the case can loosely be related to cases from the likes of the Lian Li O series, but naturally looks and feels vastly different. HYTE has done an excellent job in their attention to detail with vents shaped to further underline the unique 45° panel in the front, for example. The floor of the case isn't just for show but holds fans and provides an integral function of the chassis as well.


Looking at the chassis from the front, had this been a classically cornered panel, the Y60 would indeed look quite similar to the Lian Li O Series, but that sliced corner really makes all the difference. Because of the clear glass panel, you can see into the interior without issue as well. In the rear, the motherboard setup is rather unique. HYTE has labeled each area for its purpose, which is quite the fun element even if it is not a tangible one. The Y60 also sports large hooks to allow for cable management down the center of the rear and bottom. This is where some out-of-the-box Velcro strips to make the most of this feature would have been nice.


All the glass panels in the HYTE Y60 are designed to be completely clean and without any visible mounting screws. There is a black strip across the top as well, which is where HYTE placed pins on the glass panels to keep them in place, in addition to any screws. On the opposite side is a metal panel with a very cool-looking vent. While it may not be the best in terms of allowing air through, it does add a lot to the overall design of the chassis in an area that is usually neglected.


The I/O of the Y60 is at the bottom of the small 45° element. It consists of two USB 3.0, a USB-C, and a square power button with an embedded white LED surround. The HYTE Y60 does not include any ARGB fans or a controller, which some may dislike and others like.


Taking a closer look at the rear, the expansion slots will most likely be the most contentious design decision within the HYTE Y60. It provides seven horizontal low-profile slots, which will severely limit what you may install here. One of these seven slots is used by the PCIe riser cable, and HYTE only advertises six horizontal ones in the specifications to make it clear that the Y60 is meant to be used with the vertical GPU mounting. You may install GPUs of up to 3-slot thickness in such a configuration with a bit of breathing room to spare. Even so, HYTE is transparent about a thinner one resulting in better thermal performance.

While the functional layout is driven by the design of the chassis, making the expansion-slot area modular with an exchangeable panel for full-height horizontal expansion slots would have been rather easy overall.

Above that, you will find a 120 mm exhaust fan set to push hot air out the back of the chassis. Its height may be adjusted a bit to align it with the motherboard CPU socket.


Towards the left, hidden from view internally, is the full-size ATX PSU bay in the bottom corner. Once again clearly labeled as such, it provides a single set of mounting holes so that the fan of the power supply faces the metal side panel and draws fresh air in through those vents. Above that are two 2.5/3.5" drive trays which may each be pulled out the back.


On the underside, HYTE has placed a removable cover that acts as a dust filter for the two 120 mm fans on the floor, which are set to pull cool air into case through the bottom. This brings the total fan count within the Y60 to three, all of which are unfortunately 3-pin instead of PWM, which is quite the odd choice these days. On top of that, as the bottom can also fit 140 mm units, HYTE could have put larger units there to provide even more airflow and value to the user.


In the top, the same type of vent as on the side is found. The 90° angle aligns with the general space inside the HYTE Y60, as does the 45° edge of that cover around its edges. You may pull it off to reveal a mounting bracket for two 140 or three 120 mm fans. Two additional openings serve no apparent purpose. Instead of the fans, this space may also be used for a 280 or 360 mm AIO. In such a setup, the radiator is attached with the fans underneath, on the interior ceiling. Thanks to the removable bracket, preparing your liquid cooler outside the confines of the Y60 should pose no issues.