Review System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, but you first have to detach the pre-installed PCIe riser cable from the expansion slot. As ATX boards these days usually skip the top-most slot, you have to move it down one slot in the process. While HYTE does advertise E-ATX support, there practically being room, it would also cover the cable-routing holes in the process. In that sense, the Y60 is just as impractical as most other enclosures, unfortunately. Adding a graphics card is super straightforward as you just plug it into the base of the riser cable and secure it with a screw. HYTE mentions a solid maximum length of 375 mm, but a dual-slot card could be even longer. As you can see, the power cable can be routed trough the opening in the floor between the GPU and motherboard, making for a really clean final setup.


The hard-drive cage has company branding in the form of an "H" on the corner. It may hold either a single 3.5" or two 2.5" drives. Both variants are attached using the provided screws. Once filled, simply place them back into the hole through the back of the HYTE Y60.


The PSU is also secured through the rear, with its fan facing the side panel it will draw fresh air in through. There is loads of space for units of up to 235 mm, so even potent PSUs should not pose a problem. You will lose a little room for cable management in the process, however.


Going for an AIO in the ceiling is quite easy as you may assemble it around the removable bracket to then simply drop it in. Cable routing will become a little more difficult, especially around the CPU power plugs, but if those are connected first, the result is perfectly fine.


With everything installed, the interior looks incredibly clean, which is great to see in a chassis which heavily emphasizes looks and overall design. In the rear, all the cables are nicely secured thanks to the zip-tie hooks. I did avoid those to the left of the grommets, so the wires were not visible from inside the chassis.

280 mm AIO Installation

Alternatively, you may install a radiator setup of up to 280 mm on the side of the HYTE Y60. Some may argue that this would be the best setup for this chassis, and I tend to agree. It allows for the most amount of flexibility in fan setup and radiator thickness, while also filling that space nicely. Such a component is secured onto the frame of the chassis with simple screws.

Finished Looks

Turning the finished build on, the white LED in the power button lights up. The Y60 is one beautiful chassis, and quite the statement piece as the mere second product from a new and upcoming brand. Owing to the clean, gently tinted class panels, you should be able to see everything within, especially if you opt for a bit of LED lighting on your fans or AIO.


Looking at the front, you can clearly view the memory and PCIe riser housing, while the GPU is front and center when viewing the chassis from the side. In the rear, I have secured the two cables for power and video with zip ties on hooks to show what this looks like. Obviously, you should really use Velcro ones as odds of having to unplug things from time to time are pretty high.

280 mm AIO Installation

Taking a quick peek at the side AIO setup, the HYTE Y60 makes an even better impression since the AIO fills the space nicely and showcases the cooling components even better.