A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the Y70 very much looks like a bigger, wider Y60. That size difference is intentional as it allows for today's beefy graphic cards to be installed for example. While the design is right on point for a HYTE case, the Y70 series makes do with thinner metal bezels at the top and bottom, giving you more glass in the process.


From the front, the Y70 looks just like the Y60 in essence, with its glass panel and that 45-degree corner on the left towards the display panel. In the rear HYTE has also kept the layout essentially the same as the Y60, but makes use of the additional space this larger variant offers.


One of the key design features of the Y70 is the angled glass portion of the chassis. This design has proven so popular, that several smaller brands have started to use it for inspiration. The saying "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness" from Oscar Wilde comes to mind. The I/O of the Y70 is at the bottom of the small 45° element. It consists of two USB 3.0, a USB-C, and a square power button that uses an actual tactile switch found in mechanical keyboards with an embedded white LED surround. Just like the Y60, it does not include any ARGB fans or a controller, which some may dislike and others like.


All the glass panels in the HYTE Y70 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.


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. These are now red to match the accents of this case, whereas the ones on the Y60 were black.


Taking a closer look at the rear, you find the exact same low-profile, horizontal expansion slots as on the Y60 but with differently designed protective covers. 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 Y70 is meant to be used with the vertical GPU mounting. You may install GPUs up to four slots thick in such a configuration with a bit of breathing room to spare. This is the main differentiator to the Y60 in terms of GPU capability, you will have no issues installing any GeForce RTX 4090 in the Y70 for example.

Above that, you will find a vent which can hold either a 120 or 140 mm fan. With this case, HYTE has opted not to include any fans, so you will have to supply your own. As the Y70—or any HYTE cases for that matter—is very design focused, odds are high anyway that you want to pick specific fans to tie it all together nicely.


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 Y70, as does the 45° edge of that cover around its edges. You may pull it with its embedded dust filter off to reveal a removable mounting bracket for two 140 or three 120 mm fans. Instead of the fans, this space may also be used for a 280 or 360 mm AIO. Openings to the side of the mounting frame should allow for some cable routing to ensure the interior of the chassis stays as clean as possible. There is tons of room, so you should have no issues installing a push/pull configuration, no matter the liquid cooler width.


On the underside, HYTE has placed a removable cover that acts as a dust filter. Here you may install up to three 120 mm fans. The bracket is also removable to aid in the assembly process. Alternatively, this bottom location can also fit two 140 mm units.